Fiji Times, 18th March 2017- GIVEN the size and the limitation of resources within Pacific economies, it is critical for us to collaborate with each other. And in the area
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Publication honours resort property
Fiji Times, 18th March 2017 – ONE of the country’s premier luxury holiday properties has been honoured by the region’s leading lifestyle magazines. Naisoso Island Resort Villas was included in
Reformist approach
Fiji Times, 18th March 2017 – TAKING a reformist approach in improving the quality of service delivered by Fiji Airways has managed to keep the airline a cut above the
Staff share $6m
Fiji Times, Friday 17th March – FIJI Airways‘ 800 staff members have reaped the fruits of their labour in 2016 with a pre-tax profit share payment of $6 million. While announcing
More flights to Singapore urges Sayed-Khaiyum
FBC, Friday 17th March – The Government would like to see more frequent flights to Singapore. Minister for Civil Aviation Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the Fijian Government is partnering with Fiji Airways
Nadi Airport first in South Pacific to receive accreditation for reducing carbon emissions
Fiji Village, Friday March 17 – The Nadi International Airport is now the first airport in the South Pacific to receive Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 1 Certification from the Airport Council
Fiji Airways reports a record profit of $84.5 million
Fiji Village, Friday 17th March -Fiji Airways Group has recorded the biggest profit before tax ever in the airline’s history. The airline company has made a $84.5 million profit before
Return flights to London on sale for less than $1000
NZ Herald Wednesday 15 March 2017 STA Travel is advertising Auckland to London return flights for less than $1000 in another sign of fierce competition in the airline industry. The
New route to be taken advantage of: Sayed-Khaiyum
FBC News, 15th March 2017 An Air Service Agreement between Fiji and India opens up a new route that Fiji Airways can take advantage of. Civil Aviation Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
First budget consultation sees low turnout
Fiji Times, Thursday 16th March 2017 THE first budget consultations this year for disabled persons failed to attract a large audience. Two members of the Western Disabled People’s Association showed
Border alert
Fiji Times, Thursday, March 16, 2017 PASSPORTS were stolen during a break-in last month at the Lautoka Magistrates Court. As a result, Fiji’s border authorities are on alert for the
Tourism to benefit
Fiji Times, Thursday, March 16, 2017 INTERHASH members from Australia, New Zealand and a number of Asian countries will flock to Fiji next year as the country prepares to host
Workshop identifies Suva’s tourism strengths
Fiji Times – Thursday 16th March 2017 -A Suva Destination Marketing Workshop was recently held at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva with 50 attendees from the tourism industry and
New cruise ship reimagines what it means to be outdoors
NZ Herald Wednesday 15 March 2017 Richard Fain, the chief executive officer of Royal Caribbean Cruises , is willing to bet $5 billion that he can take everything you know
Monarch Airlines promises free upgrades to ‘nice’ customers
NZ Herald Wednesday 15 March 2017 Monarch has promised to give free seat upgrades to “nice” people. The low-cost airline says extra legroom and priority check-in worth more than £50
Woman’s headphones explode mid-flight
NZ Herald Wednesday 15 March 2017 A woman on a Melbourne-bound flight has suffered burns after the battery-operated headphones she was wearing exploded and caught fire. The passenger was listening
Colombia on New Zealand’s radar following air services deal
NZ Herald Wednesday 15 March 2017 New Zealand has signed an air services agreement with Colombia and is making progress in a range of deals that will make it easier
Bay of Plenty tourism to reap rewards of $5.5m fund
NZ Herald Wednesday 15 March 2017 Minister of Tourism Paula Bennett has announced a $5.5 million fund to help support tourism growth in New Zealand. The fund will help cover
Tourism Fiji and Fiji Airways collaborate to understand travellers from India
Fiji Village 15th March 2017 – There is a need for Tourism Fiji and Fiji Airways to work collaboratively to understand the Indian travellers who are now one of the
Current account deficit narrows as tourism bolsters services inflow
NZ Herald Wednesday 15 March 2017 New Zealand’s current account deficit narrowed in the fourth quarter, partly bolstered by a larger services balance surplus as tourism continues to boom. The