An NGO is joining with the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council and the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation to try and curb the impact visitors have on the environment.
The technical director of the environmental organisation Te Ipukarea Society, Kelvin Passfield says the Mana Tiaki Eco Certification project will highlight those tourism businesses adopting best practice.
Mr Passfield told Don Wiseman why they are doing it.
Traditional vessel at anchor in the channel leading to Rarotonga's Muri lagoon, Cook Islands Photo: RNZI/Sally Round
