22 Oct 2009

Niue to offer casino licences

1:07 pm on 22 October 2009

Calling tenders for a casino licence is being considered by the government of Niue, following a report on the island's tourism industry commissioned by the New Zealand Government.

Radio New Zealand International reports it details what needs to occur to ensure a flourishing tourism industry,

Premier Toke Talagi says the report will now go to a committee selected by both governments, to consider what needs to be done.

Mr Talagi says Niue is already working on a number of projects to increase visitor numbers.

He says the government should be in a position to call tenders for licences in the next two months.

Mr Talagi says Niue should be in a position to be building new accommodation by, at the latest, June next year.