In preparation for the bubble opening with New Zealand, Cook Islands Tourism delivered the Kia Orana Plus Training Programme to over 80 businesses and over 450 employees across Rarotonga and Aitutaki since September 2020. The one-day training programme was developed to equip businesses with the necessary basic facts, best practices, health measures, guidelines and access to key resources on COVID-19.

Completing their 13th round of Kia Orana Plus rapid training, Cook Islands Tourism Corporation are encouraging you to join them in making your Cook Islands Promise. The Cook Islands Promise is our joint commitment to protect all Cook Islands residents, and international visitors, from the severe acute respiratory syndrome, widely known as Covid-19. By participating in the Kia Orana Plus rapid training programme, businesses and individuals are making headway to commit to the Promise.

“To share information and to train others is why we are here. To upskill ourselves so that we can then upskill others,” shared Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council President, Liana Scott during her presentation at week 4 of the Kia Orana Plus rapid training programme.

“The actions of our promise will keep the Cook Islands safe” states former Honourable Prime Minister, Henry Puna during the opening Kia Orana Plus training video. The Kia Orana Plus rapid training programme continues into its fifth week with the promotion of the Cook Islands Promise and associated guides for best practices to effect the promise in preparation for border

A new partnership between the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) and Cook Islands Tourism is set to enhance our national public spaces for the benefit of locals and tourists alike.

Having signed a formal Memorandum Of Understanding last week, the two organisations are looking forward to an ongoing collaboration on the development and management of public spaces, facilities, and event infrastructure around the country.

To date they have visited and presented to various organisations within the tourism industry, Government ministries, schools and community groups whilst consistently showcasing the Kia Orana Spirit. Since its launch in Oct 2015, the presentations have been a hit and have generated a lot of positive feedback.

For a whole week the Aitutaki tourism industry, community groups and businesses were given the chance to hear first-hand what the Kia Orana Values encompass and how it can be incorporated into their professional and personal lives.

Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute in partnership with Cook Islands Tourism Corporation are pleased to offer an accredited FREE Customer Service programme. The Kia Orana Service course dates for November – December are out so you and your staff can register now to get involved. 

Centred around the Kia Orana Values: Kia Orana, Meitaki, and Mana Tiaki, the campaign aims to re-engage and reconnect the community at large with the tourism sector, and ensure the Kia Orana spirit remains alive as we prepare to revive the tourism industry.