SAMOA: Beatiful Samoa Always Open For Business

Mother Nature’s playground received a spring cleaning over the weekend but the predicted
severity of Tropical Cyclone Amos failed to eventuate, with an unexpected thunder storm over
Samoa blowing the cyclone out to sea.

The sheer act of serendipity ensured the environmental serenity of Samoa. The weather bureau
predicted a strong tropical cyclone, and as the country bunkered down to prepare for the worst,
the miracle happened.

“We are proud of the response programs we have set in place for such events, and our
properties are all operational with minimal to no damage sustained. All guests are accounted
for. What was predicted to be a cyclone turned out to be nothing more than a summer storm."

“We are a proud and resilient nation, blessed by nature. It’ll take more than just a bit of rain to
shut our islands down,” says Samoa Tourism Authority CEO, Sonja Hunter.

Situation update:
• Business as usual
• Faleolo International Airport remains open with scheduled flights resuming today
• Minimal to no damage sustained to hotels and resorts. All major resorts and hotels remain
open and operational with all guests accounted for
• Water and electricity to the main islands are available
• Communication systems are all operational
• In parts of the country, water, electricity and communications have remained operational
throughout
• The Land Transport Authority, Samoa Water Authority and Electric Power Corporation repair
teams are out in the field repairing whatever damage was sustained and restoring access
• Road access around the country is possible

Those with bookings to Samoa are advised to contact their travel agent, accommodation
provider, tour operator and airline and to maintain their travel plans to Samoa.

“Tourism is the mainstay of the Samoan economy with many families depending on the industry
for their livelihoods. We are relying on your continued support,” added Sonja.