The Blue Swan Daily, 19 August 2019 – Tourism Australia reported (15-Aug-2019) visitor arrivals to Australia for Jun-2019 and the six months ended Jun-2019. Details include:
Nauru Airlines to modernise fleet, looking to expand freight operations
The Blue Swan Daily, 15 August 2019 – Nauru Airlines chairman Trevor Jensen, speaking on the sidelines of the CAPA Australia Pacific Aviation & Corporate Travel Summit, stated the carrier
Nanuya Island Resort Owners Invest In Locals
Fiji Sun, 08 August 2019 – Ivan and Val Parker’s intention to purchase Nanuya Island Resort was to employ local people and provide a better living for them. The resort
Ohana Slices Travel Time Between Natovi, Nabouwalu
Fiji Sun, 07 August 2019 – New inter-island vessel MV Ohana yesterday set a travel time between Nabouwalu and Natovi at two hours 35 minutes. “That is a record time,
Tourism Fiji Proud to Support Ocean Swim Fiji Event for 2019
Media Release, Tourism Fiji – 16 August 2019 Tourism Fiji is pleased to support the Ocean Swim Fiji event that will take place from 22nd to 26th August. The event
Extension of Deadline – VAT Monitoring System
FRCS Public Notice In light of the many requests received from the business community to extend the implementation period for Phase III, the Fiji Revenue & Customs Service has agreed
Naiyaga appointed Port Denarau Marina independent director
Fiji Sun – Thursday 15th August,2019. Company managing director Nigel Skeggs said: “We appointed Mr Naiyaga be cause of his great experience and skills in the Financial market and being
Fiji Airways closely monitoring anti‑government protests paralysing Hong Kong International Airport
Fiji Village – Wednesday 14th August, 2019. Fiji Airways says it is closely monitoring the situation in Hong Kong and assessing its impact on their schedule as chaotic scenes on
3 Permanent Secretaries appointed
FBC News – Thursday 15th August, 2019. Three new Permanent Secretaries have been appointed by the Public Service Commission. Australian, Deborah Weiss is the new Permanent Secretary, Communication and Information
Port Denarau listed on South Pacific Stock Exchange
Fiji Times – Wednesday 14th August, 2019. PORT Denarau Marina Ltd (PDM) today becomes the first company from the tourism industry to list on the South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPX).
Ministry promotes of sustainable fishing areas to Marriott Resort
Fiji Sun – Wednesday 14th August 2019. The Minister for Fisheries Semi Koroilavesau met with the management team of Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay on Monday in their efforts to
Auckland International Airport pax up 2.2% to 1.5m in Jun-2019
Blue Swan Daily – Wednesday August 14th, 2019. Auckland International Airport reported (13-Aug-2019) the following traffic highlights for Jun-2019: Passengers: 1.5 million, +2.2% year-on-year;Domestic: 709,002, +3.4%; International: 826,502, +1.2%;Read more…
Norwegian cuts routes over 737 Max grounding
FBC News – Wednesday August 14th, 2019. Budget airline Norwegian Air has said it will end flights between Ireland and the US next month, blaming the grounding of the Boeing
Tourism Fiji Continues to Invest in Events in 2019
Tourism Fiji Media Release – Tuesday 13th August 2019. Nadi, 13 August 2019 – Tourism Fiji is pleased to note that the Events Investment Funding program continues to assist events
Virgin Australia to fit five Boeing 737NG aircraft with Split Scimitar Winglets
Blue Swan Daily – Tuesday August 13th, 2019. Virgin Australia, via its official LinkedIn account, announced (09-Aug-2019) plans to fit five Boeing737NG aircraft with Split Scimitar Winglets in efforts to
Air Vanuatu CEO reports airport upgrades, aims to promote tourism in the regions
Blue Swan Daily – Tuesday August 13th, 2019. Air Vanuatu CEO Derek Nice reported Vanuatu‘s government plans to upgrade Norsup Airport, Lonorore Airport and Mota Lava Airport to accept turboprops
Sunshine Coast Airport reports 5.7% pax growth for FY2018/2019
Blue Swan Daily – Tuesday 13th August, 2019 Sunshine Coast Airport handled (09-Aug-2019) 1.26 million passengers in FY2018/2019, an increase of 5.7% year-on-year. Sunshine Coast Airport CEO Andrew Brodie attributed
FRCS Business Reform Committee has commenced with it’s work after having it’s first meeting
Fiji Village – Tuesday 13th August, 2019 The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service Business Reform Committee has commenced with it’s work after having it’s first meeting.
Electricity providers require a license: FCCC
FBC News – Tuesday 13th August 2019. The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has reminded Fijians that only licensed providers are authorized to sell electricity services. General Manager Senikavika Jiuta
Tourism ‘loses when you protect airlines’ and more insights from CAPA’s Australia Pacific Aviation & Corporate Travel Summit
The Blue Swan Daily, 12 August 2019 – The South Pacific aviation market has enjoyed relatively benign operating conditions in the last couple of years, allowing the region’s carriers to