INTERNET PROVIDES MORE TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES
By LASALOSI BENNETT
The speed and
drop in prices of the internet has provided more opportunities for Solomon
Islanders in the tourism and accommodation sector.
Airbnb, is
amongst some online platforms that are providing revenue for ordinary Solomon
Islanders.
Oligao Niniu, the
communication and public relations officer within the Ministry of Culture and
Tourism says, "It is useful for small accommodation providers because now
they can market their services at a much cheaper rate.
Ender Naomi Rence, Director of Imperial Travel Service says, “Whilst the
demand for our services has drastically declined in the past years due to the
internet, our services is still important for coordination and effective
facilitation of incoming tourists to their respective destination."
She raises the
issue of tax and how such a platform is taking away revenue from government.
Rence says “this is something worth looking into by the responsible authorities,”
This article was produced from the “Economics of Tourism” training for journalists in Honiara funded by the Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS) in partnership with Strongim Bisnis
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