The Fiji Times, 24 May 2019 – FIJI Airways was able to cater for passenger and route changes despite the grounding of the airline’s Boeing 737 MAX 8 earlier this
Tourism is paving the way for Fiji’s growth – Kumar
Fijivillage.com, 24 May 2019 – Our tourism industry is now worth $2 billion and Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Premila Kumar says Fiji is well on track to reach
FRCS has collected $4 million through Plastic Bag Levy – Das
Fijivillage.com, 23 May 2019 – Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has collected $4 million Plastic Bag Levy through the VAT Monitoring System since its inception in December 2017. This was
2.1 million people visited the Pacific in 2018
Fijivillage.com, 22 May 2019 – The South Pacific Tourism Organisation says 2.1 million people visited the Pacific last year ‑ a 2% increase compared to 2017. Radio NZ reports the
FCCC to undertake extensive national consultation regarding proposed electricity tariff increase by EFL
Fijivillage.com, 23 May 2019 – The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says they will undertake an extensive national consultation regarding the proposed 17.27 percent electricity tariff increase by Energy Fiji
FRCS: Employment taxation incentive
The Fiji Times, 22 May 2019 – FIJI REVENUE AND CUSTOMS SERVICE: EMPLOYMENT Taxation Scheme (ETS) is an incentive made available to employer (s) who are required to pay income tax
FBoS Provisional Visitors Arrival – April 2019
FBoS Release No. 41, 2019 – 22nd May 2019 Key Facts: * Total visitor arrivals are up by 20.9% compared to the same period last year. * Up: Australia 22.5%,
Amazon enters flight bookings
The Blue Swan Daily, 21 May 2019 – For several years since the advent of the large data aggregators like Google, Facebook, Apple and Amazon, there has been speculation about
Total of 277 Chinese investment projects successfully implemented
Fijivillage.com, 21 May 2019 – Over the last five years, a total of 277 Chinese investment projects were successfully implemented worth approximately $2.36 billion. This was highlighted by Minister for
Tourism Solomons CEO Invited to Join PATA Board
Solomon Times, 20 May 2019 – Strong recognition for the Solomon Islands on the international tourism stage and huge kudos for Tourism Solomons with CEO, Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto invited to
Fiji Budget 2019: Environment and Climate Adaptation Levy (ECAL) In Numbers
Fiji Sun, 20 May 2019 – The Environment and Climate Adaptation Levy (ECAL) is a tax on prescribed services, items and income. ECAL helps fund critical work across Fiji to
49 tourism projects implemented in Fiji in the last 5 years at a value of $446 million – Kumar
Fijivillage.com, 20 May 2019 – In the last 5 years, 49 tourism projects have been implemented in Fiji at the total value of $446 million dollars. This was highlighted by
BSP Lowers Merchant Fees
Fiji Sun, 18 May 2019 – BSP, is enhancing its support for the national initiative to move Fijians towards a cashless society. BSP Country Head Haroon Ali has announced BSP
FHTA Update No. 2 for 2019 – Fiji Hyperbaric Chamber
20 May 2019 – The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association has received an update on the installation new hyperbaric chamber for the CWM Hospital in Suva. The Ministry for Health
Qantas launches Melbourne-Tokyo exclusive frequent flyer ‘Points Plane’
The Blue Swan Daily – May 14, 2019 Qantas announced (13-May-2019) the carrier’s first dedicated ‘Points Plane’ operating from Melbourne-Tokyo Narita with A380 equipment on 21-Oct-2019. The exclusive service is available
South Pacific Tourism Organisation appoints new Chairperson
from SPTO website – May 10, 2019 The South Pacific Tourism Organisation has a new chairperson, he is David Vaeafe, the Executive Director of the American Samoa Visitors Bureau. The
Vendors warned to refrain from selling undersized crabs
Fiji Times – 13 May 2019 by Aqela Susu THE Ministry of Fisheries has issued a stern warning to vendors to refrain from selling undersized crabs and leave it to
Three Air Traffic Controllers Terminated
Fiji Times – 13 May, 2019 by Sikeli Qounadovu THREE out of the 33 Air Traffic Control officers (ATCs) who took industrial action in March have been terminated by Fiji
Employer Tax Incentives for Training & Employee Leave
Employment Taxation Scheme The Employment Taxation Scheme (ETS) is an incentive made available to income tax payers who can claim the deduction in their Income Tax returns. The deduction is
Tourism New Zealand aims for 100% local tourism support
Blue Swan Daily – 10th May, 2019 Tourism New Zealand released (09-May-2019) results of its twice yearly survey, reporting New Zealand residents’ sentiment towards international tourism. Key details include: 93% agree or strongly