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Tourism Fiji Releases COVID-19 Factsheet

March 2, 2020October 11, 2025 Glen Vavaitamana News, Resources
Tourism Fiji Releases COVID-19 Factsheet

Tourism Fiji has collaborated with the Fijian Ministry of Health & Medical Services to release a COVID-19 Factsheet today. It contains important information about the symptoms of COVID-19, its transmission

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95% drop in tour business from China

March 2, 2020October 11, 2025 Glen Vavaitamana News
95% drop in tour business from China

FBC NEWS 29 February 2020 – The Tour Managers have recorded a 95% drop in business from the Chinese market due since the COVID-19 outbreak late last year. Company manager

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First New Zealand case of Coronavirus

February 29, 2020October 11, 2025 Glen Vavaitamana News
First New Zealand case of Coronavirus

NZ HERALD 29 February 2020 – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its threat level for the deadly coronavirus to “very high”, warning all affected countries should now activate

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Tourism Talanoa: FHTA Fosters Partnerships with Media

February 28, 2020October 11, 2025 Glen Vavaitamana Letter from CEO, News, Resources
Tourism Talanoa: FHTA Fosters Partnerships with Media

SUVA, 27 February 2020 – The power of the media cannot be overstated. Its role in the various aspects of life is becoming increasingly greater day by day, especially in

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COVID19 Awareness & Precaution Information

February 28, 2020October 11, 2025 Glen Vavaitamana Active Members Area, News
COVID19 Awareness & Precaution Information

FHTA COVID-19 Member Awareness Information As of today, there are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Fiji. We remain free of infection but the World Health Organisation has now

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An Update on COVID-19 – Tourism Fiji

February 28, 2020October 11, 2025 Glen Vavaitamana News
An Update on COVID-19 – Tourism Fiji

TOURISM FIJI 27 February 2020 – In light of the current global spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) we wanted to keep you well informed with this quick update. The virus,

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Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association Appoints New PRO

February 27, 2020October 11, 2025 Glen Vavaitamana News
Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association Appoints New PRO

The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) announced the appointment last week of its Public Relations Officer, Mr. Glen Vavaitamana, who joins the FHTA Secretariat in this newly created role.

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New Requirements for Cruise Ships to Fiji & New Travel Restrictions on Inbound Visitors

February 27, 2020October 11, 2025 Glen Vavaitamana News
New Requirements for Cruise Ships to Fiji & New Travel Restrictions on Inbound Visitors

STATEMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION 27 February 2020 – As announced by the Honourable Prime Minister, Fiji has widened its travel restrictions to prevent an outbreak of COVID-19. From

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Hoteliers demand more local produce

February 27, 2020October 11, 2025 Glen Vavaitamana News
Hoteliers demand more local produce

FBC NEWS 25 February 2020 – There is a high demand for local produce in the hotel industry says the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association. Chief Executive Fantasha Lockington says

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400 Airbnb properties competing with hotels

February 27, 2020October 11, 2025 Glen Vavaitamana News
400 Airbnb properties competing with hotels

FIJI TIMES 26 February 2020 – There are over 400 Airbnb properties competing with the hotels and resorts however the growing market has been unregulated. This was revealed by Fiji

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Tourists opting for resorts with eco-friendly activities

February 26, 2020October 11, 2025 Glen Vavaitamana News
Tourists opting for resorts with eco-friendly activities

FBC NEWS 26 February 2020 – Hotels in Fiji are slowly introducing activities that will help tourists visiting our shores reduce their carbon footprint. The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association

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The Pearl Resort appoints new Weddings Manager

February 26, 2020October 11, 2025 Glen Vavaitamana News
The Pearl Resort appoints new Weddings Manager

THE PEARL RESORT 26 February 2020 – Congratulations to Kamoe Voi who has been appointed in the role of Weddings Manager at The Pearl Resort, Spa & Golf Course. Mr

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Public Submissions on VAT Laws extended

February 26, 2020October 11, 2025 Glen Vavaitamana News
Public Submissions on VAT Laws extended

FRCS 21 February 2020 – The Fiji Revenue and Customs Services (FRCS) wishes to advise members of the public that submissions on the Value Added Tax (VAT) laws have been

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Lockington highlights FHTA challenges

February 26, 2020October 11, 2025 Glen Vavaitamana News
Lockington highlights FHTA challenges

FBCNEWS 25 February 2020 – The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association in a media workshop today highlighted a few challenges facing the tourism sector. The Association says there’s lack of

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FHTA raises concern about unregulated AirBnB

February 26, 2020October 11, 2025 Glen Vavaitamana News
FHTA raises concern about unregulated AirBnB

FBCNEWS 25 February 2020 – The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association has raised concerns regarding the increase in unregulated AirBnB’s in Fiji. FHTA Chief Executive Fantasha Lockington says while AirBnB’s

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Tourism Ministry optimistic more tourists to choose Fiji

February 25, 2020October 11, 2025 Glen Vavaitamana News
Tourism Ministry optimistic more tourists to choose Fiji

FBCNEWS Online 25 February 2020 – With COVID-19 killing more than two thousand people in mainland China and other countries, Fiji has been deemed as one of the safest tourist

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The Westin and Sheraton celebrates its associates

February 25, 2020October 11, 2025 Glen Vavaitamana News
The Westin and Sheraton celebrates its associates

Denarau Island February 02, 2020 – The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, together with the Sheraton Denarau Villas and the Sheraton Fiji Resort held its annual awards night last

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More Frontliners Named as Bulanaires!

February 22, 2020October 11, 2025 Glen Vavaitamana News
More Frontliners Named as Bulanaires!

TOURISM FIJI 22 February 2020 – Tourism Fiji is proud to reveal five more Bulanaires who have been named for Phase Two of our Bulanaires program for 2020. A Bulanaire

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FBoS Annual Provisional Visitors Arrival – January

February 21, 2020October 11, 2025 Cheryl Fong FBoS Visitor Arrivals, News, Reports
FBoS Annual Provisional Visitors Arrival – January

20 February 2020 – Provisional numbers show that visitor arrivals for January 2020 totaled 65,386.

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A Travel Guide To Fiji: 11 Things To Know While Planning Your Trip

February 21, 2020October 11, 2025 Glen Vavaitamana Active Members Area, News
A Travel Guide To Fiji: 11 Things To Know While Planning Your Trip

THE TRAVEL – 19 February 2020 – While many travelers head to Florida, Cuba, and Mexico when seeking out some sunshine, Fiji feels like a much more luxurious destination. Serving

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