Fiji Times – Thursday 10th August 2017.
AS part of Australia’s ongoing support to boost cruise ship-based tourism in the region, Australian Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Keith Pitt MP, launched a video and vendor guide for Solomon Islands handicrafts during the opening reception of the Australia — Solomon Islands 9th Business Forum held in Honiara from July 24 – 26.
Solomon Islands has a reputation for high quality handicrafts. Production and sales of handicrafts is an important income source for local people.
As cruise ship and other visitor numbers to Solomon Islands increase, there is significant potential to increase handicraft sales. Read more…
