Tourism
‘Christmas has come early’: Direct flights from Sydney to Rarotonga set to return
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands Government has signed a new partnership with Jetstar, bringing direct flights between Sydney and Rarotonga.
Jetstar takes over Sydney direct service
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism
Jetstar will commence operations into the Cook Islands non-stop from Sydney from June 29, 2023, Prime Minister Mark Brown announced today.
Cook Islands announces direct service to Hawai’i with Hawaiian Airlines
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism
Prime Minister Mark Brown on Wednesday announced that Hawaiian Airlines will begin flying to the Cook Islands from Honolulu starting May 20, 2023.
Immigration staff to undergo training for new visa and permit processes
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Tourism
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) undertook the first series of immigration training last week.
Sydney flights on the horizon
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism
Cook Islands tourism sector is set to receive a timely boost with the return of direct flights to and from Australia.
Flights down by 30 per cent from peak as tourist operators prepare for ‘graveyard month’
Friday 11 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism
Rarotonga-bound flights and seat numbers could be down by more than 30 per cent on pre-Covid-19 times during the December to March period.
Tough low season looms - Operators concerned with anticipated lack of NZ flights
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National, Tourism
Tourism operators are wary of Air New Zealand’s new flight schedule for the December to March period.
Covid-19 case confirmed in Cooks as reported reinfections in NZ skyrocket
Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National, Tourism
A Covid-19 case has been reported on Rarotonga at the same time risk of reinfection is on the rise as immunity begins to wane.
Put wellbeing of tourism workers first, panelist tells industry bosses
Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Tourism industry has been urged to value its people first at the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit held at The Edgewater Resort on Wednesday.
Rarotonga-bound Jetstar passengers vent frustration following Auckland incident
Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Rarotonga-bound Jetstar passengers have been offloaded causing frustration among the airline’s customers.
Cook Islands hosts tourism meetings
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National, Regional, Tourism
Cook Islands is hosting the annual Pacific Tourism Organisation Board and Council of Minister’s meetings today at The Edgewater Resort. The country is also hosting the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit on Wednesday.
Aitutaki ‘doubles in size’ for a day
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Local, Tourism
Aitutaki doubled its population on Monday as more than 1000 passengers from the visiting MS Zuiderdam made it ashore.
Choppy weather put the brakes on cruise ship visit
Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Tourism
A cruise ship visiting Rarotonga was unable to call in Avatiu Port yesterday due to choppy weather conditions.
Airline downgrades customer to accommodate staff
Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Tourism
Air New Zealand has apologised after a customer was downgraded to make room for staff.
More cruise ships to visit the Cook Islands
Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, Tourism
Cruise ships are returning to the Cook Islands, with more expected to arrive this weekend.
Jetstar flight delay causes frustration
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
A man who was meant to catch a Jetstar flight from Rarotonga to Auckland on Monday was asked if he could stay with friends, and then paid for his own taxi when his flight was delayed by more than 15 hours.
Soaring costs of flights still rankles
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
The expected dip in tourism numbers did not quite arrive in September, but operators are still wary about the lack of flights.
Rarotonga-Tahiti route soars
Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Air Rarotonga is pleased with the uptake of flights to Tahiti with seating capacity expected to reach 75 per cent in the next quarter.
Aitutaki crowned Oceania’s top island destination
Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Aitutaki has been recognised as one of the leading destinations in the South Pacific at a Tourism Awards ceremony.
Cruise tourism faces challenges despite removal of travel restrictions
Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
The removal of travel restrictions won’t have an immediate impact for the cruise ship tourism in the Cook Islands.
