FIJI TIMES 9 March 2020 – DREAM big and don’t give up. This was the message from British High Commissioner to Fiji Melanie Hopkins to about 120 women who converged
‘Huge crisis’: Coronavirus fears knock back Pacific tourism
FIJI TIMES 07 March 2020 – On Saipan, the tourist area resembles a ghost town. Restaurants are being shuttered, shops reducing hours, resorts and water parks sit empty. The Northern
Fiji extends 14-day travel restrictions to South Korea
fijivillage.com 07 March 2020 – The Fijian Government says they have continued to closely monitor the global spread of COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus) and has widened its existing travel restrictions
Nadi businesses call on government to look at attractive tourist packages
fijivillage.com 5 March 2020 – The President of the Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Ram Raju says businesses in Nadi have been going through some rough times where
Women in Leadership 2020 series
FIJI TIMES 6 March 2020 – TO have more women in leadership roles, it is incumbent on the leaders to encourage and give them the opportunities. These were the sentiments
Investment reaffirms commitment
FIJI TIMES 6 March 2020 – THE new branch of Westpac Fiji is an impressive investment by Westpac into Fiji’s future and will make banking easier, more accessible and more
Resort initiative to ensure protection of coastline
FIJI TIMES 6 March 2020 – THE protection of coastline and marine life habitats remained a paramount priority for Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay. A recent initiative was carried out
Tourism Fiji Extends Registration for Fijian Tourism Expo
Nadi, 5 March 2020 – Tourism Fiji has extended the registration period for the Fijian Tourism Expo (FTE), due to the influx of last-minute enquires. Registration for the event was
Tourism Fiji Successfully Hosts Japan Roadshow for 2020
Nadi, 5 March 2020 – Tourism Fiji successfully hosted one of the largest Japan Roadshows in Tokyo from 19 – 21 February with 20 partners in attendance and over 30
Tourism Talanoa: Local Produce in Demand
FHTA, 5 March 2020 – We may have loathed vegetables as children but we soon grow up to understand how healthy they are for us. An appreciation of fruit and
Denarau Island Farm
Nestled between the Heineken House Restaurant and Denarau Island Golf Course lies an organic oasis of fresh Fijian produce that serves as the heart of our Marriott International, Sheraton and
COVID-19 to affect Fiji’s economic growth
FBC NEWS 05 March 2020 – Economic growth will take a hit later this year due to the global impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak. The current growth forecast is 1.7
COVID-19 to affect Fiji’s tourism advertising
FBC NEWS 04 March 2020 – Advertising Fiji as a tourism destination to key countries will now need to be reviewed amid growing concerns COVID-19 is spreading across the globe.
Tsunami Siren Live Tests 05.03.20
The Fiji National Disaster Management Office in collaboration with the Seismology Unit of the Department of Mineral Resources will be conducting LIVE TESTS on the Tsunami Sirens on Thursday 5 March 2020 at
Cruise ships coming to Fiji may decline due to COVID-19
FBC NEWS 3 March 2020 – The number of cruise ships coming to Fiji may decline in the next few months. This is due to the global crisis of COVID-19
Marriott International Fiji Resorts announces key appointments
Denarau 3 March 2020 – Marriott International Fiji Resorts made announcements recently of major key appointments within the Fiji resorts including the two Samoa properties, the Sheraton Samoa Aggie Greys
Tourism Fiji Releases COVID-19 Factsheet
Tourism Fiji has collaborated with the Fijian Ministry of Health & Medical Services to release a COVID-19 Factsheet today. It contains important information about the symptoms of COVID-19, its transmission
95% drop in tour business from China
FBC NEWS 29 February 2020 – The Tour Managers have recorded a 95% drop in business from the Chinese market due since the COVID-19 outbreak late last year. Company manager
First New Zealand case of Coronavirus
NZ HERALD 29 February 2020 – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its threat level for the deadly coronavirus to “very high”, warning all affected countries should now activate
Tourism Talanoa: FHTA Fosters Partnerships with Media
SUVA, 27 February 2020 – The power of the media cannot be overstated. Its role in the various aspects of life is becoming increasingly greater day by day, especially in