Govt signs PPP to develop Pacific cruise industry
The NZ Government has announced a public-private partnership with Carnival Australia to further develop the Pacific cruise industry.
The New Zealand government has partnered with Carnival Australia to help the development of the cruise industry in the Pacific.
Prime Minister John Key announced the public-private partnership today, saying the cruise industry was the fastest-growing segment of global tourism, with average annual growth at 8.7% for the past decade, with the South Pacific one of the fastest-growing markets.
He said Carnival Australia was working with the community in Aneityum in Vanuatu on a pilot shore tour programme. New Zealand would support elements of the programme, starting toward the end of the year, which was designed to assist the community develop the venture, the release said.
“There’s a huge opportunity for Pacific communities and businesses to benefit from the rising popularity of cruise holidays. The Government’s partnership with Carnival Australia is a solid step towards growing this market, and feeds into our wider support for tourism in the region,” Mr Key said.
The release said the government was working with other countries to upgrade tourism infrastructure, including the redevelopment of airports in Kiribati, the Solomon Islands and Tonga, and the development of an alternative marine jetty in the Cook Islands.
The 42nd Pacific Islands Forum is being held in Auckland from September 6 until September 9 and Mr Key is the forum Chairman.
Alex Walls
Tue, 06 Sep 2011
Tue, 06 Sep 2011
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Govt signs PPP to develop Pacific cruise industry
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