Fiji Times – 9th June 2019 GUESTS and staff of the Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort joined forces earlier this week to celebrate Ozone Day by planting corals near the resort’s
Wyndham Denarau Island Recognised on TripAdvisor Hall of Fame
Media Release – 8th June, 2019 One of Fiji’s most highly rated resorts has been inducted to the TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame. The Certificate of Excellence award
Plantation Island Resort announces the opening of Tavola Restaurant & Bar
Press Release – 8th June, 2019 Plantation Island Resort is proud to announce that it will be opening a stunning new restaurant called Tavola Restaurant on 1 September 2019. Tavola
Solar Eclipse Frenzy Fuels Astronomical Tourism in Chile
Reuters – 8th June, 2019. The total solar eclipse expected in northern Chile early next month is already drawing flocks of visitors eager to glimpse a rare view of the
2019/2020 National Budget: $67.1m allocated to Trade and Tourism ministry.
Fiji Times – 8th June, 2019 The Industry, Trade and Tourism Ministry has been allocated a total of $67.1 million in the 2019/2020 National Budget. According to the budget estimates,
Seeto glad that tax on ECAL broadened and paid by other industries
Fiji Village – 8th June, 2019. Fiji Hotels and Tourism Association President, Dixon Seeto says they are glad that tax on ECAL has broadened and also paid by other industries.
‘Stop the speculation’
The Fiji Times, 07 June 2019 – THE Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) says people should stop speculating on what may have led to the unfortunate deaths of two
IATA: international passenger demand remains ‘solid’
Blue Swan Daily, 31 May 2019 – Global trade has weakened, trade wars are intensifying and fuel prices have risen significantly. In addition, geopolitical tensions are leading to airspace closures
When it comes to electric vehicle uptake, the opportunity is there, but the infrastructure is not
Blue Swan Daily, 31 May 2019 – Most understand the need for the travel industry, one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, to find innovative ways to rapidly
SHERATON FIJI RESORT ANNOUNCES REFURBISHMENT UPDATE
Marriott International Fiji, 06 June 2019 – Marriott International Fiji is delighted to announce staged refurbishment of Sheraton Fiji Resort commencing 1 October 2019 Due to popular demand for the
Fiji’s tourism industry needs to remain competitive with Asia – Seeto
Fiji Village – 7th June, 2019 Fiji Hotels and Tourism Association President, Dixon Seeto says they are impressing on government that Fiji’s tourism industry needs to remain competitive with the
Fiji commemorates China Cultural Week & Food Festival for China Pacific Tourism Year (CPTY)
SPTO Media Release SPTO member countries have convened and will convene national events to celebrate the 2019 China Pacific Tourism Year (CPTY) according to SPTO Chief Executive Officer, Chris Cocker.
Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority Appoints PR Agency for Australia and NZ
SPTO – 5 June, 2019 Example, a Sydney-based communications agency that specialises in hospitality, travel and lifestyle, will be handling all PR, trade relations and marketing for the PNGTPA, with
Tourism Solomons chief executive calls for additional accommodation
Blue Swan Daily – 5th June, 2019 Tourism Solomons chief executive Josefa Tuamoto reported wholesalers need to increase the number of hotel rooms available from 360 to a minimum of
Air Vanuatu CEO expects strong growth in tourism from China to Oceania to continue for 20 years
Blue Swan Daily – 5th June 2019 Air Vanuatu CEO Derek Nice, speaking at the CAPA Airline CEOs in Seoul Summit, stated (04-Jun-2019) Chinese visitor numbers to Oceania have been
PRESS RELEASE: Raffe Hotels & Resorts welcomes new Group Executive Chef
Press Release – 5th May 2019 Raffe Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce that Chef Mohammed Arun has joined Raffe Hotels & Resorts as the new Group Executive Chef.
Keeping Tourism Alive
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
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