ETB Travel News – 1st August, 2019. British Airways first Airbus 350 touches down at London Heathrow British Airways’ first Airbus 350, registration G-XWBA, touched down at London Heathrow this
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‘Chocolate tourism’ arrives in Savusavu, Fiji
SPTO – 1st August, 2019 Fiji’s ‘hidden paradise’, Savusavu, saw the launch of a new niche tourism operation this week – KokoMana Cocoa and Chocolate Tours. “We’re offering ‘tree to
Businesses continue to struggle with absenteeism of workers in Fiji – Hazelman
Fiji Village – 1st August, 2019 CEO of the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation, Nesbitt Hazelman says businesses continue to struggle with absenteeism of workers in Fiji and proper work
Travel + Leisure awards Six Senses Fiji as one of the Top 5 Resort Hotels in the South Pacific
Travel + Leisure – 1st August, 2019. The prestigious World’s Best List by Travel + Leisure, USA has been released and Six Senses Fiji is overwhelmed to have been named
FRCS defers rollout of New Tax Information System that was scheduled to start this month
Fiji Village – 1st August, 2019. The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service have deferred the rollout of the New Tax Information System that was scheduled to start from this month.
Are airline carbon offset programmes really effective? – the US perspective
Blue Swan Daily – 31st July, 2019 Some US airlines have been offering passengers opportunities to buy carbon offsets for more than a decade; however, in 2019 only four of
Aircalin takes delivery of first of two A330neo aircraft
One Mile At A Time – 31st July 2019 Aircalin is the airline of New Caledonia. While they have a fairy small fleet consisting of just about half a dozen
Fiji Chefs Report – Pacific Rim Global Chefs Semi Finals Melbourne
Bula All, Warm Greetings from Fiji Chefs and I sincerely hope this email finds you well. It is my utmost pleasure to present to you a brief report of Pacific
Real Tonga Airlines new service to Suva Fiji Island
SPTO – 30th July 2019. Risk is an intentional action of uncertainty and this is basically what Real Tonga Airlines is venturing out to. The 29th of July is historical for
Fiji’s labour productivity grown by 12% between 2012 to 2016
Fiji Village – 30th July, 2019 Fiji’s labour productivity grew by 12% during the period 2012 to 2016. Acting Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Employment, Productivity, and Industrial Relations, Manasa
New South Pacific itineraries for Wind Spirit
SPTO – 30th July, 2019. Fourteen new itineraries, as well as new destinations, in the South Pacific have been announced for 2020-2021 on board the 148-passenger MSY Wind Spirit. Cruising
Air India, Fiji Airways Ink Codeshare Pact to Connect 3 Domestic Airports With South Pacific Nation
News 18 – 30th July, 2019. Air India on Tuesday inked a codeshare pact with Fiji’s flag carrier Fiji Airways which will provide convenient connections between three domestic cities and
Hotel prices in most key cities will experience only ‘modest rises’ in 2020
Blue Swan Daily – 29th July, 2019. Hotel prices in most key cities will experience “only modest rises” in 2020, according to the recently published The Hotel Monitor 2020 from American Express
Papua New Guinea’s Air Niugini developing fleet replacement plan for its 25 planes
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Papua New Guinea’s Air Niugini is looking to replace its entire fleet of 25 planes in the coming years and has sought information from manufacturers and lessors
Latest 737 Max Fault That Alarmed Test Pilots Rooted in Software
Bloomberg – Saturday 27th July, 2019. As U.S. government test pilots ran through dozens of flight scenarios on the Boeing Co. 737 Max in recent weeks, a potential failure got their attention.
Fiji Airways’ new ‘Dine on the Ground’ service will see passengers eat before boarding
South Pacific Tourism Organisation If you’re the type of person who prefers to sleep, or work, rather than have your flight disturbed by a meal service, a new move by
FHTA to receive remains of long serving and respected President Seeto upon his return to Fiji tomorrow
Fiji Village – Thursday 25th July, 2019. The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association says it is honoured to have been invited to receive the remains of their long serving and
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister To Attend Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers’ Meeting In Fiji
Fiji Sun – Thursday 26th July, 2019. New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters will be traveling to Fiji this week to attend the Pacific Islands Forum
FNPF spends around $26 million on major make over of Sheraton and Westin properties in Denarau
Fiji Village – Thursday 25th July, 2019. The Fiji National Provident Fund spent around $26 million on the major make over of the Sheraton and Westin properties in Denarau. This
Air Niugini confirms E195-E2 as a potential replacement for Fokker fleet
Blue Swan Daily – Wednesday 24th July 2019. Air Niugini, via its official Facebook account, confirmed (23-Jul-2019) MD Alan Milne requested Embraer operate a flight to Port Moresby with E195-E2