Kia Orana We are proud to bring you our Kia Orana Newsletter. A quarterly newsletter that provides updates to our community on key activities carried out by the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation and the wider tourism industry. The sharing of these articles with the local community is an essential step that will communicate how the Cook Islands is being marketed internationally and celebrate the development of tourism in the Cook Islands. Tourism continues to be a very important sector to the Cook Islands economy and the livelihood of our people. It gives us the means to be an independent nation and we take pride in the beauty and charm of our islands. We live in a destination that is rich in appeal, but more so that visitors travel from all over the world to experience our authentic culture and meet our genuine and hospitable people. We are excited by the Kia Orana Values program which acts as a catalyst to revive our spirit of welcoming, being responsible hosts and guardians of our culture and heritage. Our Kia Orana Values define who we are and what we can offer as a unique destination. Please find below all the issues of our newsletter since it was launched in June 2015.