BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) has acknowledged the Xiao family for the successful completion of the Xiao Henderson Hotel, describing it as a significant contribution to advance the government’s tourism vision for the country.
The achievement is a clear example of a fruitful partnership between the private sector and the national government.
The government also continues to support investments of this nature, as well as others, with the aim to encourage greater investment in the country.
Speaking at the grand opening of the Xiao Henderson Hotel in Henderson, East Honiara, last Saturday, Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Philip Sukibuka, highlighted the government’s support for such developments.
“I also wish to acknowledge that the national government has been supporting investments of this nature through approved incentives and exemptions, aimed at reducing start-up costs and encouraging quality developments in priority sectors such as tourism.
“This reflects the government’s commitment to partnering with investors who share a long-term vision for sustainable economic growth and national development,” he said.
Sukibuka emphasized that developments such as the Xiao Henderson Hotel play a vital role in advancing the government’s long-term tourism vision.
“By increasing room capacity, improving service quality, and enhancing our international competitiveness, the hotel will contribute to our national target of welcoming 100,000 visitors by 2035.
“This target can only be achieved through strong partnerships between government and forward-looking investors” he said.
In this regard, the Deputy Secretary reaffirms the government’s commitment to opening its doors to both local and international investors wishing to invest in the tourism sector.
“We remain committed to creating an enabling environment through supportive policies, improved infrastructure, skills development, and strong public-private partnerships,” he said.
To support tourism operators across the country, Sukibuka said the government continues to focus on five key areas:
- Improving enabling infrastructure
- Strengthening destination marketing and branding
- Expanding tourism and hospitality skills training
- Maintaining a supportive policy and regulatory environment
- Deepening collaboration between government and the private sector to build a sustainable and resilient tourism industry
The national government, through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, remains committed to working closely with investors to achieve these priorities and further develop tourism in the country.
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