But this is about to change, as the current governor, Chris Haiveta, is determined to make tourism in the province a priority.
The Gulf Tourism Office, for the first time, participated at the Lukim Nau Tourism Exposition 2017.
Speaking with Loop PNG, Culture and Tourism officer, Vincent Lavapo Ehari, said the province was never considered a tourism destination due to its negative publicity.
“But since 2013/14, we’ve changed the perception, trying to get people to understand the fact that we have more to offer,” he said.
