Fiji Times 2 Feb 2021 – THE recovery of the domestic economy is anticipated to be gradual because of uncertainty surrounding the post-COVID-19 environment and the resulting new norm. Recently
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Pacific road to recovery requires regional solutions
Bluenotes 1 Feb 2021 – No doubt after the pandemic we will see a shift away from the Pacific islands being so heavily dependent on tourism as a source of
Tourism Talanoa: Belief, Relief and Expectations of some Grief
FHTA, 28 January 2021 – While fear might help us survive, when mixed with uncertainty, it can often lead to anxiety. And anxiety can be contagious. It is the uncertainty
Training courses benefit Fijians impacted by COVID-19
APTC/UNDP 25 January 2021 – Six months since the launch of the new partnership to assist Fijians impacted by the coronavirus, the benefits of the training courses are beginning to
Billionaires vacation in South Pacific islands as region struggles over pandemic curbs
The Straits Times 25 January 2021 – Fiji, where the tourism sector accounts for some 30 per cent of the economy, has targeted wealthy tourists, including through its “Blue Lanes”
New World Bank Group Plan for Fiji to Focus on Recovery and Resilience from COVID-19 and Cyclones
World Bank 21 January 2021 – Today, the Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank Group (WBG) discussed the new framework for its engagement with Fiji over the next
Tourism Talanoa: When a Shot in the Arm is What’s Needed
FHTA, 21 January 2021 – By mid-2020, most economists around the world had predicted that the worst economic impacts would be felt later in the year and that Government imposed
Australia unlikely to fully reopen borders in 2021 as virus cases slide
Reuters 18 January 2021 – Australia may not fully reopen its international borders this year even if most of the population is vaccinated against coronavirus, the head of its health
Pre-departure testing extended to all passengers to New Zealand
NZ Govt 20 January 2021 – To further protect New Zealand from COVID-19, the Government is extending pre-departure testing to all passengers to New Zealand except from Australia, Antarctica and
Overwhelming response to online Local Tourism Demand Survey
FHTA 19 Jan 2021 – Local tourism operators now have access to credible and timely information to help better package their products for the domestic tourism market in the new
COVID-19 Vaccines To Be Available For Fijians By April
Fiji Sun 18 January 2021 – Fijians could have access to COVID-19 vaccines by April, says Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services Dr James Fong. And it would not
Fiji Link Introduces Mobile Boarding Pass, Self-Scanning Options at Major Domestic Airports
Fiji Airways 15 January 2021 – Fiji Link, Fiji Airways’ wholly-owned subsidiary, has introduced mobile (digital) boarding pass options for customers checking in online for domestic flights from Nadi, Suva
Tourism Talanoa: Strengthening the Tourism Industry
FHTA, 14 January 2021 – With all the lessons we’ve learned over the past 10 or so months, are we, as an industry, prepared for what the year 2021 has
Five reasons why Fiji is the perfect place for Aussies to visit once international travel resumes
With plenty of progress being made on a covid-19 vaccine and travel ‘bubble’ discussions becoming more and more promising, there’s a feeling among tourism industry circles that quarantine-free international travel
Good To Epic: Fiji, January 10th
Surfline 11 January 2021 – New year, same ocean. Well, sort of. While North Pacific action has taken swift control of our personal and professional lives these first couple weeks of
Which destinations need tourism most to survive after COVID-19?
Euronews 14 January 2021 – Tourism in Fiji makes up 13 per cent of GDP. Generally, heading north will get you off the beaten path, where you can discover hidden
Tourism Talanoa: Our 2021 Wishlist
FHTA, 7 January 2021 – What a year 2020 was! It pushed the entire world to its economic limits and had entire industries scrambling to survive, adapt or change gears.
Mana Island Gives Back to Staff
Mana Island Resort 22 December 2020 – As we approach the end of the year 2020, we look back at our year and we can all agree that it has
Relief provided to Yasawa and Mamanuca Island villages
South Seas Cruises 24 December 2020 – In the lead-up to Christmas, South Sea Cruises including its subsidiary brands of Blue Lagoon Cruises, Awesome Adventures, and Vinaka Fiji wanted to
Fiji Airways brings in 17 tonnes of relief supplies donated by New Zealand
Fiji Airways 22 Dec 2020 – Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, has flown in almost 17 tonnes of relief supplies and equipment from Auckland sent by the New Zealand Government