Cook Islands real estate agents have come up with a creative way to draw attention from overseas investors.
The team at Jeff Tikitau Real Estate Cook Islands have shared a video of them lip syncing to September and Let’s Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire. It follows their first video lip syncing to Justin Timberlake in September last year.
“We remain one of the only countries untouched by Covid-19. Our company decided to put on our dancing shoes and try something a little different,” says staff member Juanita.
“We wanted to reflect our “Kia Orana values” by sharing inspiring lip sync videos that not only showcase our small tropical island safe haven here in the South Pacific but also offer an opportunity for all to enjoy this beautiful paradise from anywhere in the world through song and dance.”
Juanita says while the Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted the Cook Islands tourism industry, it has not reduced ongoing interest from the foreign investment industry.
“In fact, the Cook Islands is now even more attractive to overseas investors,” says Juanita.
The Cook Islands bubble with New Zealand will open on 17 May. Company spokesperson Wilkie Rasmussen told Cook Islands News that once borders open up to other countries like the US, “they are sure to pounce”. He says investors are interested in approaching the Cook Islands as a location for the film and television industry.
“We are in the process of developing business strategies that will accommodate those interested and that will satisfy the government’s rules and regulations of how and why overseas investors should be allowed in, with regards to investment, and investment codes especially for foreigners,” said Rasmussen.
“Those interested will have to demonstrate to us that they are serious about investing in our country concerning this particular industry of film. Extremely delicate care will be taken to ensure that the country’s resources, culture and local heritage will not be exploited as a result of these potential investments.”
