New Visitors Centre Big Step in Tourism Development Plan

New Visitors Centre Big Step in Tourism Development Plan

Auckland, New Zealand. September, 23 2011 – Niue Island is celebrating the opening of their unique new visitor centre which is one-of-a-kind in the South Pacific reflecting the continued growth in the island’s tourism.

The interactive new centre is a welcome addition to the island for both locals and tourists providing them with a one-stop location for information and bookings, cultural experiences and shopping.

The visitor centre features an exhibition space for regular cultural performances and offers a place for local craft groups who will be able to sell their products at the centre. The Niue Tourism office will also be based in the building.

The visitor centre opened this week to a full house of tourists and has enjoyed a steady flow of enthusiastic visitors in the days since.

Early feedback from visitors to the centre has been “Wow, I wasn’t expecting this.” reflecting the under-promising and over-delivering that people enjoy on the island.

Niue Tourism Development Manager Hayden Porter says “There has been a fantastic turnout at the visitor centre so far and we immediately saw a big lift in the tours being booked and merchandise purchased. The centre will be beneficial to local businesses giving them a place to promote their products and services six days a week and in a beautiful environment.”

The large new centre is in a historic Niuean building which has been fully renovated over a number of months.

The initiative is part of the island’s tourism development plan to increase visitor satisfaction following unparalleled growth of tourist numbers in recent years. In addition to the new visitor centre, Niue is working on a number of other infrastructure and accommodation upgrades including a full refurbishment of the Matavai resort and the building of new boutique properties.

Mr Porter says “Visitors to Niue love this place so much because it is undiscovered and unspoiled. While the island is getting an upgrade in services and facilities, it hasn’t lost its charm and we won’t let it.”

Niue Island is renowned for its marine life and activities. Because the island is an atoll it has very deep, very clear waters close to shore. Each year from July to October Humpback Whales migrate through Niue’s waters and the island is one of the only places in the world where you can swim with them and whale watch from land. Niue also has exceptional adventure activities like snorkeling, diving, fishing, caving, cycling and hiking which can be enjoyed all year round.

www.niueisland.com

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