The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) in Kiritimati also celebrated World Tourism Day on 27th September 2021 at Linnix Compound in London, Kiritimati Island.
The event was attended by government representatives, Kiritimati tourism operators, and non-governmental organization representatives.
In his official address, chief guest, and Mayor of Kiritimati, Natua Teiti, highlighted the importance of the theme of World Tourism Day, “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”, and how stakeholders must work together to prepare Kiribati for the reopening of internal borders in January 2022.
Teiti added that the Government of Kiribati through TAK and supported by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), will be conducting COVID-19 protocol trainings to all tourism operators in October as part of the island’s border reopening program.
Mayor Teiti challenged and urged tourism operators in the Line Islands to work together in understanding and complying tourism safety protocols that have been developed by TAK.
Kiritimati is the world’s largest coral atoll and is a renowned fly fishing destination.