Travel
Rarotonga on sale: ‘Spike’ in flight bookings amidst slow tourism season
Tuesday 16 January 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National, Travel
Airfares between Auckland and Rarotonga have dipped to under $300 as New Zealand’s flag carrier airline launches a flash sale in the midst of the Cook Islands’ slow tourism season.
Pero parks his ideas of a North American connection for Cook Islands
Monday 15 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Travel
Businessman Mike Pero has parked his proposal for a North American connection with the Cook Islands.
Fee-ling unwelcome: Canadian visitor calls out immigration fees
Friday 12 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Travel
Canadian Terry Snutch fell in love with the Cook Islands 34 years-ago - staying for extended periods across the decades and happily paying for the privilege – that has now changed.
Staycations on offer during quiet period for large operators
Tuesday 9 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, Features, Go Local, National, Travel
Staycation offers are assisting visitor accommodation providers to get through the quiet months on Rarotonga.
Report missing luggage promptly, says Air NZ
Thursday 4 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Travel
Air New Zealand passengers arriving in Rarotonga with missing checked bags are advised to inform the airline’s team as soon as possible.
Tourism seeks ‘smaller’ cruise liners to beat weather and infrastructure hurdle
Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Travel, Weather
The overreliance on favourable weather conditions significantly hinders Cook Islands Tourism’s ability to further develop the cruise market, says the corporation’s director of destination development Brad Kirner.
Jetstar flights to Rarotonga sell out for festive season
Friday 22 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Travel
Most Jetstar flights to and from Rarotonga, through the Sydney and Auckland routes, have been sold out this festive season.
‘Please heed the signs’: resident makes plea to tourists
Wednesday 20 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editor's Pick, Local, National, Travel
A resident of Vaimaanga in Titikaveka is calling on tourists to heed the warning signs that have been put in place for their own safety.
Cook Islands celebrates stellar cruise year despite weather woes
Tuesday 19 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Features, National, Travel, Weekend
Cruise Cook Islands has wrapped up an exceptional season, welcoming numerous cruise ships to both Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
An Aitutakian’s guide for returning family
Monday 18 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local, National, Travel, Weekend
Aitutaki local Linda Ruamoana shares 10 tips for returning Cook Islanders/Aitutakian families visiting the island, urging them to be mindful of the island’s limited resources and customs.
Aitutaki's newest resort expanding
Monday 11 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, National, Travel, Weekend
Construction continues on a new Aitutaki resort which opened more than a month early to accommodate the Pacific Islands Forum.
Cruise ship makes detour to Palmerston with medical supplies
Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National, Travel
With the next cargo ship visit to Palmerston two months away, a passing cruise ship will be dropping off medical supplies to the island on its way to Tonga.
Tourism launches business survey
Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Travel
Cook Islands Tourism is seeking the input of businesses across the country to identify the key challenges and opportunities they face.
October visitor boom: Tourism enjoys healthy bump in visitor numbers
Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Travel
The Cook Islands tourism industry has been buoyed by impressive visitor arrival figures for October, providing a much-needed boost as the low season approaches.
It’s not as colourful: Cook Islanders working to make tourism regenerative
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Economy, National, Travel
Visitors to the Cook Islands are being encouraged to look beyond the picture perfect post-card and give back to the environment when holidaying there. By Eleisha Foon of RNZ Pacific.
Jet aircraft line the tarmac at Rarotonga Airport
Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Travel
Cook Islands News reader Kevin Cook captured this image of Rarotonga International Airport on Wednesday.
Fiji Airways inaugural charter flight lands at Rarotonga airport with nine Pacific leaders
Tuesday 7 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National, Travel
The inaugural Fiji Airways charter flight from Nadi to Rarotonga touched down at Rarotonga International Airport at midnight on Sunday, with nine Pacific leaders and their delegations arriving for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.
Resort ready to roll out the red carpet (and smiles!)
Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Features, Go Local, National, Travel
Nautilus Resort in Muri is ready to welcome Pacific Island leaders who will be attending the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Rarotonga.
Refurbished rooms ready for Forum guests
Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Features, Go Local, National, Travel
The Edgewater Resort and Spa and Club Raro Resort are looking forward to welcoming Pacific Islands Forum delegates to their resorts.
New programme to develop next generation of Cook Islands tourism leaders
Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Local, National, Travel
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT), Air New Zealand, and Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) have partnered to launch the Cook Islands Tourism Leadership Programme.
