The Hotel Conversation – Monday, 16 September 2019. The Fijian Bureau of Statistics (FBS) has reported almost 900,000 visitors to Fiji with an overall growth of 4.2% for 2018-2019 from
36th regatta attracts more than 80 yachts
Fiji Times – 14th September 2019. MORE than 80 cruising yachts from across the Pacific and around the world have confirmed participation in the 36th Fiji Regatta which began yesterday
FHTA Recommendations Against the Practice of Kava Bowl Sharing
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) strongly recommends that members who provide kava at ceremonies or cultural interaction activities that include kava tasting for guests and staff, consider doing
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa has been nominated for the official Grand Final at the 26th prestigious 2019 World Travel Awards
Media Release – 13th September 2019 Bula vinaka from Natadola Bay! I hope are well this lovely Friday. I’m pleased to advise that InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa has
Fiji’s Kokomo Private Island Resort Invests Further in Environmental Sustainability with South Pacific’s First Acoustic Manta Tagging Project
South Pacific Tourism Organisation -Wednesday 11th September, 2019. Kokomo Private Island, Fiji’s most exclusive private island resort has partnered with the world’s leading manta ray research and conservation charities to
Captain Cook Cruises Raises FJ$17,000 for Child Health in Fiji
Captain Cook Cruises- Media Release Friday 13th September, 2019. Captain Cook Cruises Fiji has successfully raised FJ$17,000 for Cure Kids Fiji since announcing their partnership 12 months ago. The funds
Fiji Airways’ First A350 XWB, ‘Island Of Viti Levu’, Set To Liven Up the Skies
The A350 XWB is the world’s most modern and eco-efficient aircraft family shaping the future of air travel. Fiji Airways’ first A350 XWB has rolled out of the Airbus paint
Occupational Health and Safety Training [OHS Module I & II]
The Health & Safety at Work (Training) Regulations 1997 requires basic training for managers, supervisors and workers. In line with these regulations, the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations
Fiji Airways Recognised For Best Lounge Innovation At Apex Awards
Fiji Airways is delighted its Premier Lounge at Nadi has won the Best Lounge Innovation award at the 2020 Apex Awards. The Awards were held in Los Angeles. Apex is
Winners named at 2019 HM Awards amid record attendance
hotelmanagement.com.au – 06 September, 2019 The 17th iteration of the HM Awards, presented once again by Sealy Posturepedic, soared to new heights in front of a record crowd of nearly 1,000
No Decision On The Denarau Corporation CEO Post Yet: Sharma
Fiji Sun – 11th September 2019 Denarau Corporation Limited (DCL) is the corporate body for Denarau Island Resort. It has been established pursuant to the Charter for Denarau Island which
Singapore is Asia Pacific’s 2nd most popular travel destination
Singapore Business Review – Tuesday 10th September, 2019. Singapore trails behind Bangkok to rank as the second most popular travel destination in the Asia-Pacific region with the number of overnight
Traders tweaking IT system to avoid paying tax
FBC News – Tuesday 10th September, 2019. The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has recently noted that some businesses are tweaking their IT systems to suppress sales – a deliberate
Immigration Department work on final testing for new e-passports
FBC News – Tuesday 10th September, 2019. The Immigration Department is working around the clock to roll out the first 5000 e-passports as early as this week. The Department and
Direct flights to China will boost tourism
FBC News – Tuesday 10th September, 2019. ncreasing the number of tourists from China is one of the key areas of development cooperation for Fiji and China. Prime Minister Voreqe
Fiji Airways leases Malindo Air Boeing 737-800
FBC News – Tuesday 10th September, 2019. Fiji Airways today announced the leasing of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Malindo Air, to cover schedules due to the extended global grounding
Air New Zealand commences rollout of te reo Māori language option for kiosks and IFE
Blueswan Daily – Tuesday 10th September, 2019. Air New Zealand commenced (10-Sep-2019) the rollout of “te reo Māori” as a language option on its New Zealand check in kiosks, bag drops and
Perth Airport’s new Aspire lounge ‘another piece of the puzzle’ for terminal upgrade
Blueswan Daily – Tuesday 10th September 2019. Perth Airport reported (06-Sep-2019) Swissport‘s new Aspire lounge is “another piece of the puzzle falling into place” as the airport builds “an upgraded
Wanaka Stakeholders Group unveils Wanaka Airport expansion independent report findings
Blueswan Daily – Tuesday 10th September, 2019. Wanaka Stakeholders Group reported (09-Sep-2019) Wanaka Airport‘s proposed NZD400 million (USD257.1 million) expansion would require one passenger aircraft to take off and land
No1 Lounges launches third Australian facility with opening of My Lounge – Home of Virgin Australia in Brisbane
Blue Swan Daily – Tuesday 10th September, 2019. British airport lounge operator No1 Lounges has launched its latest airport lounge together with airline partner Virgin Australia at Brisbane airport’s international