One of Mr Tuamoto’s more high-profile achievements for the national tourist office came in 2018 when he was the driving force behind the move to rebrand the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau to Tourism Solomons.
“That move and the concurrent launch of the extremely well-received and highly distinctive ‘Solomons Is.’ branding, truly positioned us as a force to be reckoned with on the international tourism stage.
“There can be no ifs or buts about it, Jo will be sorely missed by everyone who has had the opportunity to work with him in the Solomon Islands – and beyond – in the last eight years.
“We shall miss his intelligence, his strong leadership and statesman-like qualities just as much as we will miss him for his humor, kindness and true humility.
“Our sincerest condolences go out to his wife, Unaisi, his four children and grandchild.”
As former CEO of Tourism Fiji, Mr Tuamoto’s vast overseas experience with the Fijian national tourist office included stints as Regional Director for both Australia and The Americas prior to his appointment to the dual CEO and international marketing director roles in 2008.
Mens han var i Tourism Fiji, var Mr. Tuamoto katalysatoren og tok det personlige ledelsesansvaret for den internasjonale omplasseringen av Fijis internasjonale turistprofil under den meget vellykkede merkevaren 'Fiji Me'.
