Blue Swan Daily, 31 May 2019 – Most understand the need for the travel industry, one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, to find innovative ways to rapidly
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SHERATON FIJI RESORT ANNOUNCES REFURBISHMENT UPDATE
Marriott International Fiji, 06 June 2019 – Marriott International Fiji is delighted to announce staged refurbishment of Sheraton Fiji Resort commencing 1 October 2019 Due to popular demand for the
Fiji’s tourism industry needs to remain competitive with Asia – Seeto
Fiji Village – 7th June, 2019 Fiji Hotels and Tourism Association President, Dixon Seeto says they are impressing on government that Fiji’s tourism industry needs to remain competitive with the
Fiji commemorates China Cultural Week & Food Festival for China Pacific Tourism Year (CPTY)
SPTO Media Release SPTO member countries have convened and will convene national events to celebrate the 2019 China Pacific Tourism Year (CPTY) according to SPTO Chief Executive Officer, Chris Cocker.
Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority Appoints PR Agency for Australia and NZ
SPTO – 5 June, 2019 Example, a Sydney-based communications agency that specialises in hospitality, travel and lifestyle, will be handling all PR, trade relations and marketing for the PNGTPA, with
Tourism Solomons chief executive calls for additional accommodation
Blue Swan Daily – 5th June, 2019 Tourism Solomons chief executive Josefa Tuamoto reported wholesalers need to increase the number of hotel rooms available from 360 to a minimum of
Air Vanuatu CEO expects strong growth in tourism from China to Oceania to continue for 20 years
Blue Swan Daily – 5th June 2019 Air Vanuatu CEO Derek Nice, speaking at the CAPA Airline CEOs in Seoul Summit, stated (04-Jun-2019) Chinese visitor numbers to Oceania have been
PRESS RELEASE: Raffe Hotels & Resorts welcomes new Group Executive Chef
Press Release – 5th May 2019 Raffe Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce that Chef Mohammed Arun has joined Raffe Hotels & Resorts as the new Group Executive Chef.
Keeping Tourism Alive
Fiji Sun – 5th June 2019 Our tourism sector brings in around 40% of our revenue, employs 130,000 Fijians either directly or indirectly, assists in keeping rural Fijians employed, thus
New conservation and tourism levy for NZ visitors
SunLive, 02 June 2019 – A new conservation and tourism levy will be charged to most international visitors entering NZ for 12 months or less. The legislation for the levy,
Couples to the right… families to the left
Travel Inc Memo – 4th June 2019 Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa is taking on something of a split personality with the imminent opening of its second beach club. Nadi
New Zealand Government legislation passed for visitor levy
Blue Swan Daily – 4th June 2019 New Zealand Government passed (01-Jun-2019) legislation to allow the collection of the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy, effective 01-Jul-2019. The levy will
Public Advisory: Live Tsunami Siren Test
Tuesday, 04 June 2019 – Kindly find below Public Advisory from the Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport, Disaster Management & Meteorological Services on the Live Tsunami Siren Test scheduled for tomorrow, 05 June
Tourist arrivals from NZ have increased over the years: Minister
FBC News – 4th June 2019 Visitor arrivals from New Zealand have increased significantly over the years and Fiji hosting international sporting activities contributed to this. Tourism Minister Premila Kumar
EU reserves right to take own decisions on Boeing 737 MAX
SEOUL (Reuters) – 3rd June, 2019 The European Union will work with other regulators on the approval of new software for the Boeing 737 MAX but reserves the right to
Fijian welcome for resort chain boss
Fiji Times – 3rd June, 2019 SIX years ago, Katerina Giannouka visited Fiji on a two-week diving adventure but this week she returned as president Asia-Pacific at Radisson Hotel Group
Slowing demand and rising costs are putting a squeeze on airline profits
Blue Swan Daily – 3rd June, 2019 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a downgrade of its 2019 outlook for the global air transport industry to a USD28
New Corporate Travel Community takes off in Asia
Blue Swan Daily – 3rd June, 2019 We are delighted to announce the launch of a vital new organisation for the corporate travel industry: The Corporate Travel Community (CTC). Headed
Fiji Airways to use incoming A350-900s to serve routes to Los Angeles and Sydney
Blue Swan Daily – 3rd June 2019 Fiji Airways CEO Andre Viljoen, speaking to CAPA on the sidelines of the 2019 IATA AGM and World Air Transport summit, reported (02-Jun-2019) the
?NEWS RELEASE – Arrive Like a Rock Star on Castaway Island, Fiji?
Pacific Island Air Fiji – 3rd June, 2019 Arrive Like a Rock Star on Castaway Island, Fiji Outrigger’s Castaway Island adds a luxurious ‘Instaworthy’ moment for guests who like to