The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) together with the Project Management Unit (PMU) for the LDCF- Project conducted the first monitoring and evaluation mission activity of the Nonouti Island Community Based Tourism (CBT) operators from 13 – 17 May 2023.
Through this activity, TAK conducted an audit of all components of each CBT product on the island and shared its findings with participating communities. Together, these communities and TAK mapped out ways for improvement.
The exercise revealed some key learnings for both TAK and the CBT communities. These include the need for a whole of island approach to support and promote tourism to the island and the value of digital technology in tourism.
The Nonouti island council was also consulted on the importance of their engagement to help realise a successful sustainable tourism operation on the island. Through this consultation, TAK also committed to providing continuous support to communities and organisations engaged in CBT activities on the island.
The 3 communities that offer CBT products in Nonouti are CM Umwantewenei, Rotin Abamakoro, Autukia village and the fishing guides.
