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SAVAI\u2019I, SAMOA – 23 JUNE 2020:<\/strong> As Samoa\u2019s tourism sector is hit hard by COVID-19 border closures, the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) is engaging the local media in a familiarisation and promotional tour to boost domestic tourism. The tour is covering the tourism industry in Savai\u2019i this week and later in Upolu.<\/p>\n

STA\u2019s Media Officer, Su\u2019a Hessed Ieremia said the focus of the tour is for the media to experience being tourists at various sites, the food, accommodation and attractions Samoa has to offer, and also to compile features about Samoa\u2019s\u00a0 holiday products\u00a0 and services, culture and activities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese features are released to the mass market for awareness and promotional purposes,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The first point of stop was the Savai\u2019ian Hotel where the President of the Savai\u2019i Tourism Association, Va\u2019aelua Fa\u2019apoipoi Gidlow welcomed the media and gave an overview of what the industry on the island has to offer.<\/p>\n

The media then visited the Siapo<\/em> Demonstration Site and the Garden Toilet at Vailoa, Palauli the Afu A\u2019au Falls, Mu Pagoa Falls at Satupa\u2019itea and the Taga Blowholes before chasing the iconic sunset at Falealupo where the team spent the night.<\/p>\n

\"Tourism-Lava-ruins\"<\/a>

Rich in history and a living culture, Savaii offers historical sites such as the ruins from the Mt. Matavanu volcanic eruption of 1905.<\/p><\/div>\n

At the heart of STA\u2019s promotions is Samoan culture and way of life \u2013 Faa Samoa of which Savaii is a living specimen. \u201cSamoa, has a 3000 year old way of life called Faa- Samoa that underpins a memorable visitor experience with different environments to explore, stunning land and seascape, friendly people who are proud of their country and there are many versions of paradise to discover,\u201d according to the promotional materials.<\/p>\n

However, with the COVID-19 impact on tourism, the overseas tourists will have to wait until borders re-open.<\/p>\n

The STA Chief Executive Officer, Su\u2019ifua Lenatai Faamatuainu told Talamua<\/em> that Samoa needs to focus on its domestic market in order for the industry to pull through the pandemic as it will take much longer for the overseas tourism industry to recover.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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