Held at the National Auditorium Avarua on Wednesday 16 December 2020, the Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards announced its winners in the presence of Cook Islands’ Queen’s Representative, H.E. Sir Tom Marsters, Cook Islands’ Prime Minister, The Hon. Mark Brown, Sponsors, and Members & Friends of the Cook Islands Tourism Industry.
WINNERS
SUPREME AWARD
Air New Zealand Supreme Award
Koka Lagoon Cruises (pictured above)
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award
Sue Fletcher-Vea
Lifetime Achievement in Tourism Award
Vara Hunter
SPECIAL AWARDS
Vodafone Emerging Tourism Leader Award
Turama Photography
Pitt Media Group Family Friendly Award
Pacific Resort Rarotonga
Cook Islands Sun Social Media Guru Award
Little Polynesian Resort
Cook Islands News Business Sustainability Award
Turama Pacific Travel Group
Ministry of Cultural Development Outstanding Kia Orana Spirit Award
Ariki Holidays
Air New Zealand Business Person of the Year Award
Robert Skews
BUSINESS CATEGORY AWARDS
CITC Culture Award
Highland Paradise
CITC Environment Award
Manuia Beach Resort
BSP Business Excellence Award under $2mil
OTB On The Beach Bar and Restaurant
BSP Business Excellence Award over $2mil
Pacific Resort Aitutaki
Air New Zealand Visitor Experience Award
Koka Lagoon Cruises
Bank of the Cook Islands Adventure/Eco-Tourism Award
Ariki Holidays
Bank of the Cook Islands Customer Care Award
Cook Islands Holiday Villas
Vodafone Employer of the Year Award
Palm Grove Resort
Cook Islands Tourism Community Development Award
Island Car and Bike Hire
Cook Islands Tourism Marketing Award
Pacific Resort Rarotonga
Congratulations to all the entrants, finalists, and winners; all who are looking forward to welcoming back visitors in 2021 and beyond!
