BY INDY MAEALASIA
THE Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Barney Sivoro has emphasised that tourism serves not only as an economic driver but also as a vital ‘bridge builder’ between cultures, communities, and nations.
Speaking at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Open Day, which coincided with World Tourism Day on Friday, Sivoro highlighted the immense potential of the tourism industry.
“For us in the Solomon Islands, tourism holds the potential to bring people together, force them mutual understanding and promote peace,” he remarked.
He noted that tourism allows Solomon Islanders to share the richness of the country’s diverse cultures, the natural beauty of the islands, and the warmth of the local people with the world.
Sivoro stressed that this peace extends not only to the international level but also within local communities, teaching people to value their heritage, protect the environment, and coexist harmoniously.
This year’s Open Day featured a partnership between the Ministry and SINU’s School of Tourism and Culture, which was highly visible throughout the event.
