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
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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
More trouble for Boeing: US Federal Aviation Administration finds some 737 MAX planes may have faulty parts that could cause damage in flight
South China Morning Post – 3rd June 2019 The US Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday disclosed a new problem involving Boeing Co’s grounded 737 MAX, saying that more than 300
Pacific Trade Investment Australia – empowering tourism operators with digital skills
PTI Media Release – 3rd June, 2019 Following the amazing response from Fiji’s tourism operators last year, Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia is back in Fiji to deliver their Digital
National Tourism Authority Kiribati Appoints Chair
Fiji Sun – Sunday 2nd June 2019. Australian Danial Rochford was appointed as the inaugural Chairperson of the new National Tourism Authority in Kiribati. Click below for full article. National
Port Denarau Marina inducted in Marina Industries Association Hall of Fame
Port Denarau Marina Official Press Release – Friday 31st May 2019. Fiji’s premier and only superyacht marina has once again been recognised at an international level for its efforts in
August Chinese Tourism Symposium to be held in Fiji
Fiji Sun – Saturday 1st June 2019. Fiji will be welcoming a delegation of tourism officials from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and over 30 Chinese tourism industry stakeholders
Hilton celebrates 100th anniversary
Fiji Times – Friday 31st May 2019. WORLD renowned hotelier Hilton celebrated its 100th anniversary today. The group’s Fijian property – the Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa and Doubletree
Raffe Hotels & Resorts announces partnership with Oceanic Global
Press Release – Raffe Hotels & Resorts announces partnership with Oceanic Global. Raffe Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce that it is partnering with global NGO, Oceanic Global, to
Manufolau to Head Kiribati Tourism Association
Fiji Sun – Friday 31st May 2019. Leading Tourism Sales and Marketing expert, Petero Manufolau, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Kiribati Tourism Association. Manufolau to Head Kiribati
