The Samoa Tourism Authority has dismissed reports the established hotels were each given $50,000.
Chief Executive Officer Faamatuainu Suifua Lenata’i told Radio Polynesia there is a stringent process in place and there are also eligibility required criteria in order to be qualified.
Last year the Government under the FAST Administration delivered a $5 million Stimulus Package to assist Samoa’s tourism sector which has been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
He said its not only the big hotels that received assistance but also the beach fales.
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The CEO also pointed out these are public funds and the government will be auditing the use of funding by the recipients.
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