No images? Click here Welcome to the latest edition of Coconut Connection. Your Tourism Industry Updates directly from Cook Islands Tourism Corporation.Feel free to share the newsletter with your colleagues, family, and members of the community. If you have not yet subscribed, please subscribe here. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on email online@cookislands.gov.ck COOK ISLANDS TOURISM STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIPS WITH ATIU In a bid to strengthen a valuable partnership with the Pa Enua, Cook Islands Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Atiu Island Government. Click here to read the full media release. LUXURY TRAVEL WITH A FOODIE FOCUSLast week we welcomed Stuff.co.nz Food Editor, Emily Brookes, for a 3 night famil in Rarotonga to write an article about luxury travel, with a foodie focus. Read more here MANA TIAKI CHAMPIONS REWARDEDThe Vaka Pride programme continues marking its 22nd round since its launch in 2015. This programme rewards and acknowledges individuals and community groups working towards our principles under the Mana Tiaki Value. Read more here The free dog de-sex programme continues around the island of Rarotonga with a total of over 300 dogs having been neutered so far. Click here to find out more about this programme. 2022 GLOBAL YOUTH TOURISM SUMMIT The Cook Islands have been offered a marvellous opportunity to join this year's Global Youth Tourism Summit in Sorrento, Italy, 27 June - 3 July. Read more here SHOWCASING OUR PARADISE IN THE UK With the world opening for business our Cook Islands team, represented by Kay Jackson and Ian Griffiths have been busy showcasing our little paradise to over 100 independent travel agents in the United Kingdom. Read more here Meitaki ma'ata to those who registered their interest to attend this event. This expo will be re-looked at in early 2023. Stay tuned!CI TOURISM SUPPORTS AITUTAKI LIFT OFF Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) is proud to support the Aitutaki Lift Off scheduled for the 26th to the 27th August. A great event that gives visitors another reason to plan a trip to our outer islands. Read more here UP-SKILLING FOR TOURS & ACTIVITIES OPERATORS An opportunity for our Tours & Activity operators to up-skill, the Eastern Institute of Technology in New Zealand is offering a FREE course in Outdoor Experiences. View course details here JULY AUGUST FLIGHT SCHEDULE YOUR WEBSITE LISTING EVENTS AIRPORT TRANSFERS TIMETABLE COCONUT CONNECTIONS ONLINE IMAGE GALLERY DINING & ACTIVITIES For any other Industry queries email online@cookislands.gov.ck |