Tongan General Manager of Tourism, Stuart Perry has resigned from his job as head of Tonga’s Ministry of Tourism.

Matangi Tonga news website has reported that Mr perry will take up a new employment in a Tourism Organisation in New Zealand.

Mr Perry was the first General Manager of the Tongan Tourism Organisation which started in January 2014.

Mr Perry has more than 30 years experience in general management, tourism management, media communication and public relation.

He was also involved in economic development, marketing and brand management.