W. Samoan Interest

In Tourist Trade

Apia, Nov. 11.

APIA hotels and boarding houses have recently raised their tariff to 28/- per day for casual visitors.

In view of the steadily rising prices of imported foodstuffs it is generally acknowledged that the increase is justified. However, hotel accommo dation in Apia is not up to overseas standards—the absence of hot water supplies and the monotonous menus are two of the aspects of Apia hotel life criticised by visitors.

Great interest is displayed by tl public in proposals to stimulate tl tourist traffic and thus derive son benefit from the new improved TEA Coral Route air service. Visito: passing through Samoa on their w£ to Tahiti have been impressed by tl scenic attractions of the Territoi and have expressed surprise that r organised effort has so far been mac to publicise and advertise Samoa.