Economy
Country labelled ‘debtor’s haven’
Monday May 21, 2018A convoluted legal saga involving a Cook Islands trust has recently been reported on in the US, invoking a description of the Cook Islands as “a unique debtor’s haven”.
Praise for Tourism Awards sponsors
Monday May 14, 2018The sponsors of the 2018 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards have been commended by Tourism Industry Council president Sue Fletcher-Vea for making this year’s event an outstanding success.
Expedia team presenting at GBU
Monday May 14, 2018The Expedia Group Lodging team will be joining the Cook Islands Tourism Global Breakfast Update (GBU) tomorrow in Rarotonga.
Lyon on forum sub-committee
Friday May 11, 2018Stephen Lyon has been elected the private sector representative on the Pacific Islands Forum's Specialist Sub-Committee on Regionalism (SSCR).
Country named ‘best island’ in the Pacific Rim
Thursday May 10, 2018American magazine Global Traveler has named the Cook Islands as the best island in the Pacific Rim, for the third time in as many years.
Trade discussions with China ‘welcome’
Monday May 07, 2018The Cook Islands would welcome discussions with China on how the two countries could potentially explore developing their own trading relationship, says Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters.
Chinese market proves tricky
Friday May 04, 2018Various challenges are putting a stumbling block against the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s aim to fully tap into the burgeoning Chinese tourist market.
Low govt. debt supports new credit ratings
Tuesday May 01, 2018The Cook Islands’ moderate per capita income level and relatively low government debt burden support the country’s “B+/B” sovereign credit ratings.
Cook Islands labelled ‘cheap’ on new list
Tuesday May 01, 2018Cook Islands’ inclusion in a list published by Forbes earlier this year of “the 33 cheapest places to travel in 2018” has prompted some discussion online as to whether or not being labelled “cheap” is actually good publicity for the country.
