2012 is year of tourism for Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands Tourism Year 2012 has been launched in Honiara. The theme is 'Tourism Development in Harmony with Nature and Culture. Speaking at the launch, Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says the theme is to steer tourism on a sustainable path based on the diverse culture. Government has put in place a five year tourism action plan 2011-2015, which includes plans to provide funding to constituencies to develop tourism projects. Solomon Islands, the Prime Minister said has everything that can attract tourists including world heritage sites. Read more. (Source: SIBC/PACNEWS 04 June 2012)