Cook Islandds Tourism Reaches Saturation

COOK ISLANDS TOURISM REACHES SATURATION

MELBOURNE, Australia (Radio Australia, Nov. 13) - There's been a slowdown in 
Cook Islands' tourist numbers and an accompanying decline in the economic 
growth of the hotel and motel industry.

A report presented to cabinet says there are indications that tourism has 
reached saturation point and that the focus should be on other areas to 
support sustainable economic growth.

It says analysis continues to show the Cook Islands' dependence on tourism 
and future efforts to boost economic growth should focus on promoting 
diversification.

The report says that while the growth of tourism has slowed, there has been 
continued growth in the trade and retail sector.

It says this indicates that the economy does not wholly depend on tourism for 
growth.

November 13, 2003

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SOURCE: Pacific Islands Report