Press Releases
Date Title Article Type
25 May 2026 Air New Zealand Launches Direct Christchurch to Rarotonga Service Press Release
23 May 2026 Agreement Signed for the Avananui Project Following Extensive Community Consultation Press Release
21 May 2026 New Partnership Signed at Te Tapora Kai to Strengthen the Future of the Punanga Nui Markets Industry News, Press Release
20 May 2026 Jetstar’s Brisbane to Rarotonga Inaugural Flight Welcomed with a Special Homecoming Coconut Connections, Press Release
18 May 2026 European Youth Triathletes Experience the Cook Islands Through Iconic Sporting Events Coconut Connections, Industry News, Press Release
18 May 2026 Cook Islands Tourism Shines at Oceania Roadshow Germany 2026 Coconut Connections, Industry News, Press Release
5 May 2026 Scholarship Recipients Sign Agreement and Prepare for Study at AUT Industry News, Press Release
19 Feb 2026 Cook Islands Strengthens Presence at Phoenix Travel & Adventure Show Industry News, Press Release
18 Feb 2026 Etu Moana Unveils Lagoon-Inspired Renovations and New Local Art Collaboration for 2026 Press Release
16 Feb 2026 Join the Destination Marketing team Press Release
5 Jan 2026 Pursuit in Paradise: The Aitutaki Marathon 2026 Press Release
22 Dec 2025 Learning, Connecting and Sharing the Cook Islands in China Coconut Connections, Press Release
12 Dec 2025 Te Vaka O Ru - Round 26 supports local! Press Release
11 Nov 2025 Apply now for the Te Arata’a o te Pae Turoto Scholarship! Industry News, Press Release
17 Sep 2025 Cook Islands Tourism is proud to announce Maeva Taruia-Henry as the Tourism Woman of the Month for September 2025 Coconut Connections, Press Release
5 Aug 2025 Jetstar announces first ever Brisbane to Rarotonga flights Industry News, Press Release
23 Jul 2025 2025 People’s Choice Awards Now Open Press Release
3 Jul 2025 Te Vaka O Ru's 25th Round Press Release
3 Jun 2025 Cook Islands Tourism connects at SPTE 2025 Press Release
11 Apr 2025 Cook Islands Tourism Forecasts Record-Breaking 2025 as Sustainable Growth Takes Center Stage Press Release
11 Apr 2025 Cook Islands Pocket Guide Completes Major Research Trip to Update the Cook Islands’ Largest Travel Guide Press Release
10 Apr 2025 Te Vaka O Ru 's 24th Round Press Release
10 Apr 2025 Coco House Bros release “Our Paradise” - a sunset deep house tribute to 60 years of self-governance in the Cook Islands Press Release
1 Apr 2025 Investing in Tomorrow: CIT Connects with Students Through School Visits Press Release
1 Apr 2025 Cook Islands Tourism Wraps Up Travel & Adventure Show Series in North America Industry News, Press Release
18 Mar 2025 Cook Islands Tourism Takes Action to Enhance Safety in Turtle Tours Press Release
14 Mar 2025 Cook Islands Tourism Engages with European and UK Trade Industry News, Press Release
3 Feb 2025 Celebrating 60 Years of Cook Islands Identity Through Food Press Release
28 Jan 2025 Cook Islands Establishes Destination Stewardship Advisory Group to Advance Sustainable Tourism Industry News, Press Release
20 Jan 2025 Te Mana Turoto - Cook Islands Tourism Internship Programme Press Release
17 Jan 2025 Air Rarotonga and Air Tahiti Strengthen Tahiti-Rarotonga Route with Expanded Service Industry News, Press Release
18 Dec 2024 Weaving Peu Maori into the Cultural Tapestry for Vaka Pride Round 28 Press Release
21 Nov 2024 Aitutaki Liftoff 2024: A Celebration of Fitness, Community, and Culture Press Release
19 Nov 2024 Celebrating the Spirit of Vaka Eiva with Over 400 Paddlers Press Release
7 Nov 2024 Sustainability Assessment for Cook Islands Tourism lead by Dr. Kelly Bricker's Industry News, Press Release
5 Nov 2024 People's Choice Awards wins MarCom Gold Industry News, Press Release
27 Oct 2024 WORLD SUSTAINABLE DAY 2024 Press Release
26 Oct 2024 New ropes installed to ensure a safer Cross Island Trek route Press Release
26 Oct 2024 New ropes installed to ensure a safer Cross Island Trek route Press Release
25 Oct 2024 Cook Islands Tourism Leads Collaborative Effort to Establish Destination Management Framework Press Release
25 Oct 2024 Cook Islands Tourism Leads Collaborative Effort to Establish Destination Management Framework Press Release
23 Oct 2024 Jetstar Strengthening Connections and Supporting the Cook Islands Community Press Release
16 Oct 2024 Our Paradise, Our Promise: Help Shape the Future of Responsible Tourism Industry News, Press Release
16 Oct 2024 Vaka Eiva 2024; A Celebration of Va’a, Culture, and Community Press Release
9 Oct 2024 Cook Islands Strengthens Ties with Nordic Travel Market Press Release
8 Oct 2024 CIT joins Muri Environment Care Group Expo Industry News, Press Release
8 Oct 2024 Northern Europe Representative on the road in Switzerland, Belgium, and the Netherlands Press Release
30 Sep 2024 More Than Money: Mana Tiaki Tourism Industry News, Press Release
30 Sep 2024 Rarotonga Legends - Golf or Spa? Press Release
27 Sep 2024 2024 Cook Islands People’s Choice Award Ceremony a hit Industry News, Press Release
25 Sep 2024 More than Money: Mana Tiaki in Tourism Press Release
25 Sep 2024 Cook Islands Tourism Marks Shift from Recovery to Resilience Press Release
19 Sep 2024 Rarotonga Legends Vets 55+ Golf Week! Industry News, Press Release
16 Sep 2024 Aitutaki Lift Off 2024 – A Celebration of Fitness in Paradise Industry News, Press Release
16 Sep 2024 From Atiu to Sanya: Shaping the Future of Tourism Marketing Press Release
2 Sep 2024 Cook Islands Tourism Announces Tourism Woman of the Month  Industry News, Press Release
19 Aug 2024 Draft Pacific Marine Wildlife Watching Guidelines Press Release
19 Aug 2024 Finalists Announced for the 2024 Cook Islands People's Choice Awards! Press Release
19 Aug 2024 CIT Participates in Crucial Disaster Preparedness Exercise Press Release
18 Aug 2024 Jeffrey and Julia Discover Paradise: A Cook Islands Adventure Press Release
15 Aug 2024 Pacific Resort Aitutaki’s Coral Planting Project Moves to Second Phase with Guest Participation Industry News, Press Release
13 Aug 2024 Treasures of the South Pacific 2024  Industry News, Press Release
12 Aug 2024 Cook Islands Recognised as One of the World’s Top Travel Destinations by Flight Centre Industry News, Press Release
6 Aug 2024 Refreshed Arrival Card Calls On Visitors to ‘Love our Little Paradise’ Industry News, Press Release
31 Jul 2024 CIT Boosts Research and Insights for Responsible Tourism Industry News, Press Release
29 Jul 2024 Experience the Arataki Organic Tour Industry News, Press Release
25 Jul 2024 Newly installed Eco-Toilets in Mangaia Industry News, Press Release
25 Jul 2024 Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council: A New Chapter in Responsible Tourism Industry News, Press Release
25 Jul 2024 Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Welcomes New Board Members Industry News, Press Release
15 Jul 2024 Vaka Pride stands tall with Muri Environment Care Group and Te Ara o te Akau Industry News, Press Release
12 Jul 2024 Cook Islands Tourism Welcomes Future Leaders Academy Press Release
10 Jul 2024 2024 Cook Islands People's Choice Awards Are Back Press Release
1 Jul 2024 Cook Islands Receives Highest Ratings on Australia's 'Travel Guides' Channel 9 show Press Release
14 Jun 2024 Cook Islands Tourism Celebrates Successful Water Safety Training Programme Industry News, Press Release
13 Jun 2024 Rarotonga programme rolls out Operation Taramea - just steps away from reaching the 10,000 Target Industry News, Press Release
13 Jun 2024 Cook Islands Tourism putting “Love Our Little Paradise” to the test Industry News, Press Release
13 Jun 2024 Aitutaki gets behind World Ocean Day Industry News, Press Release
13 Jun 2024 COOK ISLANDS IN PARIS Press Release
30 May 2024 Tourism operators commit to safety with annual water safety programme Industry News, Press Release
29 May 2024 Cook Islands Tourism Commemorates First Year of Direct Flights from North America Press Release
27 May 2024 Cook Islands Tourism Enhances Safety for Cross Island Trek with new Signage Press Release
19 May 2024 VISITOR ARRIVALS GO FROM RECOVERY TO RECORD Press Release
17 May 2024 MANA TIAKI PROGRAMME OPERATORS SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP Press Release
17 May 2024 MANA TIAKI PROGRAMME OPERATORS SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP Press Release
16 May 2024 Cook Islands Tourism Generates Strong Interest at SPTE 2024 Press Release
3 May 2024 Cook Islands Tourism hosts Young Future Leaders Press Release
3 May 2024 Cook Islands Leverages SPTO Digital Marketing Workshop Press Release
18 Apr 2024 The most transparent waters in the world and where to go on vacation Press Release
4 Apr 2024 The most transparent waters in the world and where to go on vacation: this is the Cook Islands Press Release
27 Mar 2024 Coco House Bros unveils new single “MANA” & 2024 Gig Schedule Press Release
22 Mar 2024 Te Mato Manava Turoto collaborates with Titikaveka College Industry News, Press Release
26 Feb 2024 GBU SHOWS MORE RESOURCING NEEDED FOR TOURISM GROWTH Industry News, Press Release
26 Feb 2024 Cook Islands Tourism Launches Mana Tiaki Programme with Titikaveka College Industry News, Press Release
23 Feb 2024 Turtle Tour Operators Praised for Commitment to Refreshed Code of Conduct Industry News, Press Release
23 Feb 2024 Cook Islands Tourism attends Social Media Marketing World Industry News, Press Release
12 Feb 2024 Inspiring North American Vacations Press Release
8 Feb 2024 COOK ISLANDS' VISITORS HAPPY & SPENDING MORE Industry News, Press Release
8 Feb 2024 TOURISM BUSINESSES GROWING IN CONFIDENCE Industry News, Press Release
26 Jan 2024 COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY ADVISORY Industry News, Press Release
22 Dec 2023 BSP Netball in Paradise 2023 Completed its 10th Edition Industry News, Press Release
18 Dec 2023 NEW DEVELOPMENTS AT ONE OF THE COOK ISLANDS’ LEADING RESORTS Industry News, Press Release
11 Dec 2023 Where to eat this Festive Season Press Release
5 Dec 2023 Matson Vaka Eiva 2023 Done and Dusted! Industry News, Press Release
4 Dec 2023 Cook Islands Tourism Seeks Business Input to Shape Future Initiatives Industry News, Press Release
1 Dec 2023 VAKA EIVA 2023 Industry News, Press Release
24 Nov 2023 Cook Islands Tourism Leadership Programme Scholarships Awarded to Two Promising Young Ladies Industry News, Press Release
10 Nov 2023 Vaka Pride Round 26 Industry News, Press Release
2 Nov 2023 Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran says Kia Orana to Rarotonga Industry News, Press Release
1 Nov 2023 Prime Minister Brown meets Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran Industry News, Press Release
1 Nov 2023 Cook Islands Tourism launches Leadership Programme to develop next generation of leaders Industry News, Press Release
19 Oct 2023 Cook Islands attend Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit Industry News, Press Release
19 Oct 2023 Pacific Sustainable Tourism Standards Launched Industry News, Press Release
19 Oct 2023 Cook Islands 682 Ultimate Rage Fight Night! Industry News, Press Release
16 Oct 2023 Cook Islands People's Choice Awards Top Finalist Announced! Industry News, Press Release
12 Oct 2023 Cook Islands welcomes more non-stop flights from Sydney to Rarotonga Press Release
4 Oct 2023 AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE! August visitors numbers show positive impact Industry News, Press Release
28 Sep 2023 INTRODUCING THE 2023 COOK ISLANDS PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS Press Release
27 Sep 2023 Cook Islands Tourism Celebrates World Tourism Day 2023 Industry News, Press Release
26 Sep 2023 Muri Environment Care launches 'ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION EXPERIENCE' Press Release
22 Sep 2023 UPDATE ON PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE AREAS & SPECIES Press Release
22 Sep 2023 Escape to Paddler's Paradise: Aitutaki's Unbeatable Paddle Fests Awaits! Press Release
22 Sep 2023 Cook Islands Named 'Oceania's Leading Island Destination’ – Again! Press Release
30 Aug 2023 7 ways the Cook Islands is getting sustainability right Press Release
18 Aug 2023 Digital Marketing Makeover for Tourism Industry Press Release
2 Aug 2023 Cook Islands Recognised As #1 Country To Visit By Lonely Planet Press Release
2 Aug 2023 Cook Islands Recognised As #1 Country To Visit By Lonely Planet Press Release
2 Aug 2023 Cook Islands Recognised As #1 Country To Visit By Lonely Planet Press Release
2 Aug 2023 Cook Islands Recognised As #1 Country To Visit By Lonely Planet Press Release
14 Jul 2023 STAY MINDFUL OF CURRENCY AUTHENTICITY Press Release
13 Jul 2023 Nodules Report Tahiti Nui TV Press Release
12 Jul 2023 9 Stunning Places to find the Bluest water on Earth. Press Release
12 Jul 2023 Jetstar Announces New Route to Tropical Location in Major Move Press Release
11 Jul 2023 I visited the most beautiful tropical island I've ever seen for a quick holiday from Australia Press Release
11 Jul 2023 Cook Islands, the tropical paradise now a direct flight from Australia Press Release
10 Jul 2023 Cook Islands gain direct Sydney flights as Jetstar, Hawaiian Airlines arrive in Rarotonga - NZ Herald Press Release
29 Jun 2023 Cook Islands welcomes the first Jetstar direct Australian flight to Rarotonga Press Release
29 Jun 2023 Recommencement of Air Tahiti Flights to Boost Airlink Connectivity Press Release
28 Jun 2023 PRHG Recognition in TripAdvisor's 25 Best of the Best Awards 2023 Press Release
27 Jun 2023 Cook Islands Bronze Medallion Course Underway Press Release
9 Jun 2023 COOK ISLANDS TOURISM BOOSTS RECRUITMENT EFFORTS TO HELP ‘PROTECT A LITTLE PARADISE Industry News, Press Release
31 May 2023 Cook Islands Tourism Provides Update on Public Safety Measures For Turtle Tour Operators Press Release
30 May 2023 Cook Islands Tourism provides update on Public Safety Measures for Turtle Tour Operators Press Release
22 May 2023 Momentous occasion: Cooks welcomes Hawaiian Airlines Press Release
20 May 2023 Hawaiian Airlines ‘big deal’ for local tourism industry Press Release
19 May 2023 One Foot Island Ranks #5 on The World's 50 Best Beaches 2023 Press Release
19 May 2023 DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT EXPLORES REGENERATIVE TOURISM INITIATIVES IN ATIU Press Release
19 May 2023 The Return of the South Pacific Tourism Exchange Press Release
19 May 2023 Hawaii Senate visits Aitutaki Press Release
24 Mar 2023 FLIGHTS BETWEEN THE COOK ISLANDS AND FRENCH POLYNESIA TO INCREASE Press Release
15 Mar 2023 Recognition in Sustainability Press Release
15 Mar 2023 CI TOURISM SIGNS ON FOR 2019 MATSON VAKA EIVA Press Release
13 Feb 2023 Tourism demand sees Jetstar increase capacity to the Cook Islands Press Release
9 Feb 2023 Business Confidence Index Survey Results Press Release
1 Feb 2023 Celebrating 40 years of Air Rarotonga Press Release
23 Jan 2023 Cook Islands Tourism Welcomes New Director of Destination Development Press Release
13 Jan 2023 LA Travel & Adventure Show Accomodation Guide Press Release
12 Jan 2023 LA Travel & Adventure Show EOI Press Release
5 Jan 2023 Cook Islands Tourism is pleased to launch the nation’s new Cook Islands Quality Assured (CIQA) accreditation programme. Press Release
21 Dec 2022 Tourism Research Highlights a Positive Experience Press Release
21 Dec 2022 A Strategic Focus on Regenerative Tourism. Press Release
21 Dec 2022 Mana Tiaki Programmes Wrap up for the Year. Press Release
21 Dec 2022 Cook Islands Confirm Presence at SPTE 2023. Press Release
30 Nov 2022 Cook Islands announces non-stop flights from Sydney to Rarotonga with Jetstar Press Release
30 Nov 2022 Jetstar to take off from Sydney to the Cook Islands Press Release
30 Nov 2022 Cook Islands announces Direct Service to Hawai’i with Hawaiian Airlines Press Release
30 Nov 2022 Hawaiian Airlines to Begin Service Between Hawai‘i and the Cook Islands Press Release
3 Nov 2022 Cook Islands join Pacific Leaders in committing to Sustainable Tourism Press Release
13 Oct 2022 Te Mana O Te Vaka Project 2022 Press Release
29 Sep 2022 Cook Islands launches a free, comprehensive travel guide Press Release
13 Sep 2022 Aitutaki wins Oceania's Leading Island Destination at the World Travel Awards 2022 Press Release
30 Aug 2022 Marae Moana: The Longest Mural in the South Pacific Press Release
9 Aug 2022 Cook Islands Summer Season welcomes new flights Press Release
4 Aug 2022 Air Rarotonga Inaugural Commercial Flight scheduled for 13 August Press Release
18 Jul 2022 NEWLY APPOINTED GENERAL MARKETING MANAGER Press Release
23 Jun 2022 Cook Islands Tourism Appoints New Director of Sales and Marketing. Press Release
10 Jun 2022 COLLABORATION WITH ATIU, A STEPPING STONE OF MANY FOR COOK ISLANDS TOURISM Press Release
13 May 2022 Marine Resources and Tourism strengthen partnership Press Release
3 May 2022 TOURISM APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Press Release
18 Mar 2022 Departure cards to be re-introduced from 21st March 2022 Press Release
21 Jan 2022 Rore - Cook Islands Stilt Games Press Release
21 Jan 2022 Learning the ways of our Moana Ancestors Press Release
18 May 2021 It’s all go for Cook Islands and NZ - Tourism Restarts Today Press Release
21 Feb 2020 Recycling Efforts Ramp Up in The Cook Islands Press Release
21 Feb 2020 Cook Islands Residents Champion Conservation Press Release
20 Feb 2020 Reducing Plastic is a Matter of Survival in The Cook Islands Press Release
3 Jan 2020 Protect a Little Paradise Industry News, Press Release
9 Nov 2019 Motu2Motu 2019: Ready, Set, Paddle Press Release
29 Mar 2019 AND THAT'S A WRAP FOR MOTU2MOTU 2019 Press Release
4 Feb 2019 Huge coverage for 'Shipwrecked' TV Press Release
18 Dec 2018 Cook Islands attend leadership summit Press Release
22 Jan 2018 Cook Islands Facebook page reaches 300K fans Press Release
7 Jan 2017 Cook Islands Make Top 10 Destinations of 2017 Press Release
Cook Islands Tourism Appoints Acting CEO Press Release
Cook Islands borders to reopen on 13 January 2022 Press Release
Recognition in Diversity Press Release
Recognition in Community Press Release
COOK ISLANDS PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCEMENT, 13 SEPTEMBER 2021 Press Release
COOK ISLANDS PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES NATION WIDE ALERT LEVEL CHANGE Press Release
New Zealand and Cook Islands Travel Bubble Begins Press Release
Cook Islands and New Zealand announce travel bubble for May 17th Press Release
CookSafe - An Essential Tool in the Cook Islands Frontline Defences Against the Coronavirus Press Release
Cook Islands Promise - A Mutual Commitment to Keeping One Another Safe Press Release
Taskforce established to rapidly progress quarantine free travel Press Release
COOK ISLANDS RECEIVES QUINT STATUS Press Release
COOK ISLANDS VOTED NO. 1 ISLAND Press Release
A message from the Cook Islands Tourism CEO Press Release
Cook Islands Tourism CEO appointed Interim Chairman Press Release
Cook Islands declared a "COVID-19 Free Zone" Press Release
Increased border measures for COVID-19  Press Release
Cook Islands Tourism explore emerging market Press Release
2020 Love a Little Roadshow - Paris Press Release
Travel & Adventure Shows Begin Press Release
BETTER HOME AND GARDENS Press Release
Cook Islands Tourism announce significant changes in North America Press Release
NEW ZEALAND EVENT SPECIALISTS LOVE A LITTLE PARADISE Press Release
The Cook Islands Voted Top Emerging Travel Destination for 2020 Press Release
TOURISM CONTINUES BSP NETBALL IN PARADISE SUPPORT Press Release
Cook Islands promoted at the Alaska PFD Travel Fair Press Release
30TH RARO RUGBY SEVENS READY TO ROLL Press Release
Love A Little Raro & Aitutaki draws MICE and Retail agents Press Release
It's official, the 2019 Motu2Motu is a sell out! Press Release
Cook Islands Tourism set to support popular running event Press Release
THAT'S A WRAP FOR TE KUKI AIRANI FILM FESTIVAL Press Release
Film Festival celebrates Maori and Pasifika storytelling Press Release
KITE2TAKI TAKING OFF THIS AUGUST Press Release
Tourism supports Under 16 College sevens tournament Press Release
COOK ISLANDS' BEST ISLAND PACIFIC RIM, 4 YEARS IN A ROW! Press Release
BCI and Motone make the perfect duet Press Release
Cook Islands join Meet The Pacific Press Release
Reporting from a very special training lunch in Paris Press Release
"Shhh‚ it's a secret says Mauke Community Press Release
World Food Day and World Chefs Day Celebrations Press Release
Cook Islands at the 28th Council of Tourism Meeting Press Release
COOK ISLANDS WIN DESTINATION MARKETING AWARD Press Release
Raro Rugby Sevens 29th Tournament ready for kick off! Press Release
TEREORA STUDENTS INSPIRED BY TOURISM INTERNS Press Release
Muri Road Improvement Project Press Release
Takurua - Food and Feasts of the Cook Islands Press Release
Cross-island treks remain in good hands Press Release
Pa Teuruaa - Son of Polynesia Press Release
Celebrating Pa's 5000th and final trek Press Release
Visitor Survey Winner takes home Black Pearl pendant Press Release
Cook Islands Tourism Awards - Finalists Press Release
International Media Marketplace (IMM) Press Release
Cook Islands Tourism at ITB 2018 Press Release
Inaugural Meet the Pacific – Asia Tri-Series 2018 Concludes Press Release
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Australia Nominated for 'Best Tourist Office - International' Press Release
Increased security screening for US flights Press Release
Tour Pacific Celebrates 25 years! Press Release
"Kia Orana" shared with Wholesalers in London Press Release