Growing tourism in the Solomon Islands is vital to creating jobs, supporting communities, and building a more resilient economy.
With visitor numbers to the Pacific down compared to pre-COVID levels, the small island nation is on the front-foot to create real opportunities for communities, jobs for locals, and a stronger economy over the long term.
This week, leaders from government, development partners, and the private sector reconvened in Honiara for the quarterly Tourism Investment Task Force to further progress on the Accessing Land for Tourism Investment Facilitation (ALTIF) project.
Their shared goal: make tourism investment easier, more coordinated, and more responsive to the needs of communities and investors alike.
Permanent Secretary Bunyan Sivoro of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, chair of the Task Force, highlighted the importance of building systems that will last beyond the life of SITHP, so future tourism development can continue to support Solomon Islanders well into the future.
“Over time we are expecting more investors to come. Our aim is to address land access issues early, so investors and communities can move forward with greater clarity and confidence,” he said.
The task force also reaffirmed the value of strong coordination across ministries and partners to help remove barriers to responsible investment. This work, funded by the American people through the Millennium Challenge Corporation - MCC, reflects the U.S. commitment to advancing economic partnerships that promote regional stability and open new opportunities for American businesses.
