The Taveuni Tourism Association (TTA) is the Garden Island’s Tourism Organisation and proudly supports and promotes all types of Tourism on Taveuni. The TTA wants to ensure that all travellers get a chance to experience all that Taveuni offers – world-class diving and watersports, unforgettable trips and tours, the great restaurants and eating spots available, unique and diverse accommodation and of course the authentic cultural activities found throughout the island communities.
The TTA has recently elected new Board Members for 2021-2022. Terri Gortan, Leba Pareti, Sharon McCarthy and Zoe Trickett have recently been elected and their combined experience and skills mean that the TTA will thrive in 21/22 whilst working within the guidelines when international borders reopen.
Terri Gortan is the new Chairperson and she has worked in hospitality for over 35 years. Terri is always open to fresh, new ideas and has the energy and passion to fulfil them. Terri will make a strong, honest and positive Chairperson for the TTA and will lead Taveuni into post COVID tourism together with all Taveuni residents, increasing awareness of our beautiful island home.
Leba Pareti is the new Vice-Chairperson – Leba has worked in tourism for 35 years with experience in opening resorts, refurbishment, sales and marketing, managing cruise companies and has been an active member in Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association. We are lucky to have Leba on board – she knows many hotel and travel professionals and is one of the best in the industry.
Sharon McCarthy is the TTA Secretary. Sharon was last year’s TTA Secretary and has returned to continue her hard work with her usual enthusiasm and dedication. Sharon’s management and more recently hospitality experience will keep the TTA on track and organised.
Zoe Trickett is the new Treasurer. Zoe has worked in Fiji tourism for over 10 years and has had sole responsibility for company accounts and financial operations at her places of work including developing relationships with FRCS and relevant parties. Zoe has been involved with the TTA for many years and has proven herself to be trustworthy, diligent and responsible.
The new Board has many exciting new projects to work on in 2021-2022 which include
- Establishing a Handicraft Market which will also support local women’s groups
- Waterslide project to give better access to the area and keep it clear
- Care Fiji Commitment campaign to ensure all resorts/businesses are compliant on Taveuni
- Litter – a clean-up campaign to keep our island beautiful
- Tour packages for Cruise ships, short stay visitors, no-fly days
Terri, Leba, Sharon and Zoe will make a formidable new TTA Team and their focus is on working with and for all members to promote Taveuni. Together they promise to be open and honest to the TTA members and will be focusing on the core tourism activities for the benefit of everyone.
Leba Pareti is the new Vice-Chairperson – Leba has worked in tourism for 35 years with experience in opening resorts, refurbishment, sales and marketing, managing cruise companies and has been an active member of the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association. They are lucky to have Leba on board – she knows many hotel and travel professionals and is one of the best in the industry. Sharon McCarthy is the TTA Secretary. Sharon was last year’s TTA Secretary and has returned to continue her hard work with her usual enthusiasm and dedication. Sharon’s management and more recently hospitality experience will keep the TTA on track and organised.
