Cook Islands hits record number of tourists

COOK ISLANDS in the South Pacific – sometimes fondly referred to as “Hawaii Down Under” – is enjoying rising tourist numbers.

The number may not match some of the Pacific Island’s more popular destinations like Bora Bora and Fiji, but the Cook Islands’ sharp growth is inspiring and indicative of future success.

The statistics revealed the nation’s biggest tourism markets include New Zealand, Japan, Australia, China and North America.

In other news, the Cook Islands and Singapore recently signed an Air Services Agreement to introduce direct air connectivity between the two nations.

Cook Islands, an associated state of New Zealand, is made up of 15 smaller islands.

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