FBoS – 17th June, 2019 Key Findings: Earnings from tourism for the March Quarter increased by 2.3% (i.e from $358.2m March Quarter in 2018 compared to 6. (Klonopin) 6m March
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VAT monitoring system
Fiji Times – 17th June, 2019 Concerns about the implementation of the VAT monitoring system (VMS) and the cost of the associated equipment to small operators were discussed at the
Record of $11.3 million made through Cruise Tourism earnings last year
Fiji Village – 15th June, 2019 Fiji made a record $11.3 million through Cruise Tourism earnings last year with a total of 187,890 cruise visitors coming to Fiji. Cruise Tourism
BITRE: Australia domestic pax up 1% in Apr-2019, load factor improves to 80%
Blue Swan Daily – 17th June, 2019 Australia‘s Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Region Economics (BITRE) reported (14-Jun-2019) the following traffic highlights for Australian domestic airlines for Apr-2019: Passengers: 5.1
Association to promote the members interest
The Fiji Times – 17th June, 2019 THE Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association is looking to the 2019/2020 National Budget period to continue to promote the interests of its members.
Slow visa processing ‘hurting employers’
RNZ – 17th June, 2019 As employers grapple with visa delays, Immigration New Zealand is blaming its slow processing times on unforeseen demand. Ninety percent of applications for an essential
Seeto re-elected as FHTA president
Fiji Times – 17th June, 2019 IT’S not about me but the thousands of Fijians who go to work every day and give visitors to this country the best possible
The slow down in world’s economy is affecting Fiji – Ali
Fiji Village – 16th June, 2019 The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji Ariff Ali says the slow down in the world’s economy is affecting Fiji more than ever
CWT research shows business travel supports creativity and productivity, especially for millennials
Blue Swan Daily – 14th June 2019 Millennial travellers are more likely to say that they are more creative and productive when travelling for business, but it appears travelling for
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association hosts 54th Annual General Meeting
FHTA Media Release – 14th June, 2019 The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA), the voice of the tourism industry in Fiji, held its 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at
Center OF Disease Control (CDC) Advising Americans To Update On All Routine Shots
Fiji Sun – 13 June, 2019 Americans travelling to Fiji have been advised by the health authorities there to be up to date on all their routine shots. The routine
Real Tonga and Nauru Airlines agree to operate new international flights
Matangi Tonga – 13 June, 2019 Real Tonga and Nauru Airlines aim to start operating joint twice-weekly flights from Tonga to Fiji and New Zealand starting in November this year. Today,
Real Tonga Anticipates Chinese-led Tourism Boom
Smart Aviation – Asia Pacific – June 7, 2019 Real Tonga, the carrier of the Pacific island kingdom of Tonga, expects further growth in tourism numbers as more Chinese tourists
Air Vanuatu Catering Relocation
Air Vanuatu – 7 June, 2019 Air Vanuatu today announced a number of changes to its international in flight catering services that will provide more options for passengers and increase
Air New Zealand drops ban on staff tattoos
BBC News – 10 June, 2019 Air New Zealand will end a ban on staff having visible tattoos, in a move it says will allow staff to express cultural and
Solomon Airlines Helping to Fund Tourism Accommodation Development
Smart Aviation – 7 June, 2019 The biggest challenge facing the Solomon Islands, as it attempts to catch up with more successful tourist destinations in the South Pacific, is a
Fiji Airways flight from Auckland was cancelled due to a mechanical issue
Fijivillage.com – 12 June, 2019 Fiji Airways says its flight FJ410 from Auckland yesterday was cancelled due to a mechanical issue with the aircraft which needs to be looked at
$1.2m Upgrade To House Modern Check-in Facility For Transient Boats, Border Services
Fiji Sun – 12 June, 2019 The $1.2 million two storey building at the Port Denarau Marina will feature a modern checkin facility for transient boats, border services and other
Workshop addresses digital gap in tourism sector
Fiji Times – June 11, 2019 Businesses in the tourism sector can capitalise much more from the digital landscape as it could boost their customer outreach by creating more exposure.
Pullman Gains Popularity
Fiji Sun – June 10, 2019 Pullman Nadi Bay Resort and Spa Fiji is one of Fiji’s newest five star tourist attractions. Since the soft opening in April, it has
