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Numbers on the Track
June trekker numbers are well down on previous years and are continuing the trend for reduced numbers on the Track. Year to date is 22% down on last year and 12% down on 2007. July forward bookings are positive with 664 permits already sold as of 1st July.
Permits.jpgSecond Payment to Ward Development Committees – (Tourism Services Funding)
The second round of K5,000 payments to Ward Development Committees (Tourism Services Payments) were distributed on the 1st July. This is the second of three payments scheduled to be made this calendar year.
At this stage there are six (6) of the fourteen (14) Ward Development Committees (WDC) functioning with bank accounts. It is expected that the other WDC will be operational by the end of July.
There is a very positive reaction when speaking with the communities in the Villages about these payments. The people have expressed real joy that money is reaching the village.
Tour Operator Forums – (PNG Forum 20th July – Gateway Hotel)
A Tour Operator Forum was held in Brisbane in on the 12th June. This forum will be repeated in Port Moresby on Monday 20th July at the Gateway Hotel. RSVP to 3236165
The Brisbane forum was well attended with over twenty representatives from Tour Operators discussing a range of issues and seeking common views on the future. These views will be further discussed at the Port Moresby forum.
My thanks to Peter Vincent and the TPA for their generous support for the Forum.
Owers Corner Road.
The contractor has begun work on the repairs to the Owers Corner Rd and should be completed by mid July. The delay has been caused by the ongoing wet weather and initial reports are very positive about the improvement.
Owers___Corner_Road.jpgNew KTA Ranger Staff
KTA has engaged two new Rangers (Nuxie Mamoa & Clement Simon) who will be based on the Track (one from Owers Corner and another at Efogi). These Rangers will be supported by the two Permit Checkers (Kaine and Landy) based, also, at Owers Corner and Efogi. There is still a vacant Senior Ranger position based at Kokoda.
These Rangers will patrol the Track and work with Tour Operators, Trekkers and Local Communities to provide support, communication and assistance. These Rangers will be clearly identifiable by wearing KTA uniforms and based from KTA Ranger Stations.
Yours.
Rod Hillman
Chief Executive
Email: rhillman@online.net.pg
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