South Pacific Tourism Organisation – Friday 31st May 2019. In March, Korea and 14 Pacific Island countries launched the Korea-Pacific Islands Trade and Tourism Promotion Project, under which the Korean
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REGIONAL WORKSHOP LOOKS TO STRENGTHEN AGRITOURISM IN THE PACIFIC
Pacific Island Private Sector Forum – Friday 31st May, 2019. Tuesday 2 April 2019 – Nadi, Fiji – Agriculture, Trade and Tourism representatives from around the Pacific region convened at a
Respected Chef Durga Reddy now with Yadua Bay Resort and Villas
Fiji Sun – Thursday 30th May 2019. Yadua Bay Resort Executive chef Durga Reddy is one of Fiji most respected Executive Chefs having been in the industry for almost 40
Hotel Workers Have The Best Minimum Wage, $4, Says Fiji Hotels and Allied Industries Employees Union Secretary
Fiji Sun – Thursday 30th May 2019. Hotel workers are the best when comparing the minimum wage rate with other industries starting from $4 or more an hour. This statement
The Super Rugby game has promoted Fiji as a tourist destination – Kumar
Fiji Village – Thursday 30th May 2019. Minister for Industry Trade, Tourism Premila Kumar says Fiji has benefitted from events such as the Super Rugby game as it has promoted Fiji
Seasonal ban on Kawakawa and Donu will start this Saturday
Fiji Village – Thursday 30th May 2019. The seasonal ban on Kawakawa and Donu will start this Saturday and finish on the 30th of September. Minister for Fisheries Semi Koroilavesau
Vanuatu and China looking to establish bilateral air service and nonstop routes
Blue Swan Daily – Thursday 30th May 2019. Vanuatu‘s Prime Minister Charlot Salwai said that Vanuatu and China will promote the establishment of an aviation agreement and the opening of
Local cuisine class
The Fiji Times – Wednesday 29th May 2019. A CONTEMPORARY island cuisine training workshop aimed at the tourism industry is in progress in Rakiraki this week. Twenty-seven participants from resorts,
Workshop aimed at enhancing the protection of Pacific borders
The Fiji Times – Tuesday 28th May 2019. A WEEK long workshop on Border Fundamentals is currently underway at the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service Regional Training Centre in Suva.
$16m Coral Coast tourism property opens today
The Fiji Times – Wednesday 29th May 2019. A $16MILLION Coral Coast tourism property by local developer, Hexagon Group, will open its doors for business today. Yadra Bay Resort and
Hawaiian Airlines issues apology after glitch caused thousands in fraudulent charges
Hawaii New Now – Wednesday 29th May 2019. HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaiian Airlines says it is ‘deeply sorry’ for a computer glitch that led to dozens of customers being
A Little Chocolate Milk Goes a Long Way at Nanuku Auberge
SPTO – Tuesday 28th May 2019. Nanuku’s commitment to sustainability goes far beyond merely swapping plastic straws for biodegradable options. Yes, it proudly operates an award-winning ‘Planet Auberge’ program incorporating
Radisson launches ‘personal, professional and memorable’ new meetings product with a carbon neutral goal
Blue Swan Daily – Saturday 1st June 2019. Radisson Hotel Group has launched its new Radisson Meetings global meetings and events offering that has been designed to meet the ever-changing
Phocuswright: Destinations need to create extraordinary experiences for repeat business
Blue Swan Daily – Monday 27th May 2019. After travelling to visit family, friends and other obligations such as weddings, the actual trips where travellers actually get to choose their
Visitor arrivals to Macau up 16% in Apr-2019
Blue Swan Daily – Monday 27th May 2019. Macau‘s Statistics and Census Service reported (23-May-2019) total visitor arrivals to Macau for Apr-2019. Details include:
SIA: Challenges with 737 and 787 aircraft have ‘moderated’ capacity plans
Blue Swan Daily – Monday 27th May 2019. Singapore Airlines Group (SIA) senior VP of financing Stephen Barnes stated (17-May-2019) “We need to recognise that events relating to aircraft are
Ben Johnson WINS Director of Sales & Marketing Award
ETB Travel News – Monday May 27th 2019. Mr. Ben Johnson has been named ‘2018 Director of the Year – Sales and Marketing’ at the Outrigger Hospitality Group’s ‘The Outrigger
Air Service Agreement tops China agenda: Vanuatu PM
One PNG News Online – Monday 27th May 2019. Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai said that he expected to conclude an Air Service Agreement with China during this week’s visit.
National Minimum Wage Rate is for unskilled workers – Bala
Fiji Village – Monday 27th May 2019. Employment Minister, Parveen Bala has highlighted that people need to understand that the National Minimum Wage Rate is for unskilled workers. Bala also
Tourism traders converge on Denarau; 4000-plus meetings scheduled
The Fiji Times, 23 May 2019 – ABOUT 500 tourism stakeholders are participating the first day of the 2019 Fijian Tourism Expo at the Denarau Convention Centre at the Sheraton