BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Disaster Management, (MECDM) Trevor Manemahaga, has praised the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) for the recent growth in the tourism sector.
In the past weeks, the MCT in collaboration with private partners, has overseen the opening of several new accommodations, particularly in the Western, Central, and Guadalcanal provinces.
Ranging from lodges to hotels, these establishments are expected to boost tourism and reflect the government’s commitment to developing the sector.
Speaking at the official opening of Raiders Hotel in Tulagi, Central Islands Province last weekend, Manemahaga commended the MCT for advancing tourism and fostering partnerships with private investors.
He emphasized that expanding tourism investment and partnerships is a key policy priority for the GNUT government.
“Such partnerships are very important if we are to realise our national development goals,” Manemahaga said.
The minister added that tourism has the potential to create jobs, support local businesses, and stimulate economic activity across the country.
“Investments at the Raiders Hotel will help create opportunities for our people and contribute to the broader development of the Central province and Solomon Islands as a whole,” he said.
Manemahaga also congratulated the investors and owners of Raiders Hotel for their vision and commitment.
“Your decision, based on your time, resources, and confidence in our tourism sector, is truly commendable,” he said.
He urges all stakeholders to continue supporting tourism development, stressing that the sector provides long-term, sustainable benefits and through collective effort, we can unlock its full potential.
Photo credit: Samie Waikori
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