Fiji Tourism Industry: Multiplier Effect Huge To Economy

Fiji Tourism Industry: Multiplier Effect Huge To Economy

Fiji Sun – 19th Feb, 2019.

The ‘Multiplier Effect’ more than doubles the economic benefit of tourism in the country and many Fijians, includ­ing those in the tourism industry realise this.

Speaking at the ANZ Fiji Excel­lence in Tourism Awards at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa on Sat­urday night, FETA Chairman Bill Whiting said the true benefits tour­ism brought to the economy shows in the huge contribution of 45 per­cent to Fiji’s Gross Domestic Prod­uct (GDP).

“Of course we well appreciate the benefits for those employed directly and indirectly in tourism, as well as the companies and individuals who supply goods and services, to tourism entities. read more..