This is the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association’s (FHTA’s) 3rd VMS Update to members since the confirmation of the Fiji Revenue & Customs Services (FRCS) announcement of the Vat Monitoring System (VMS) or Electronic
SPTO 2018 Annual Review on Visitor Arrivals for SPTO Member Countries
SPTO – 12th July, 2019 This annual report presents a comparative analysis of visitor arrivals in Pacific Island countries in 2018 over 2017. In this edition, SPTO has expanded the
SPTO Q1 2019 Visitor Arrivals Report
SPTO – 12TH July, 2019 The SPTO has released its Quarter 1 2019 Review on Visitor Arrivals for SPTO member countries (including Palau). This quarterly report presents a comparative analysis
RBF Economic Review – June 2019
RBF Review – 12th July, 2019 Global economic prospects report downgraded its global growth forecast to 2.6% in 2019 from the 2.9% that was projected in Jan. – Visitor arrivals
FBOS Provisional Visitors Arrival – May 2019
FBoS – 12 July, 2019 Visitors arrival into the country in May increase to 8.7% compared to a year earlier. Increases were recorded in the number of visitors from NZ,
FBOS Provisional Hotels and Tourist Accommodation Statistics, Quarter 1, 2019
FBOS Compared to 2018 Quarter 1; – the number of rooms available increased by 0.5% and rooms sold increased by 3. (https://vigora.clinic) (https://plumascounty.org/) 7% – the number of beds available increased
Fijians to receive new passports
Fiji Times – 12 July, 2019 FIJIANS who have applied for new passports would soon receive it, says permanent secretary for the Office of the Prime Minister Yogesh Karan. In
VOMO Island’s private transfers now one easy to book package
Press Release – 12 July, 2019 Clients can ease into their holiday at VOMO Island Fiji the minute they step off the plane with VOMO’s private transfer package. VOMO now
FHTA UPDATE No. 2 for Tourism School Visits
Suva, 10 July 2019 – Following the Circular 78 of 29 October 2018 on guests visiting schools facilitated by tourism operators, we met with the Ministry of Education to plan a
Radisson Blu Resort Fiji, Denarau Island recognized by TripAdvisor for five years of Continuous Excellence
Press Release, Nadi, Fiji – 10 July, 2019 Radisson Blu Resort Fiji, Denarau Island received recognition of five consecutive years of service excellence from TripAdvisor. The Hall of Fame Certificate
Tourism Fiji Announces 2020 Fijian Tourism Expo Dates
Tourism Fiji media release, Nadi, 10 July 2019 – Tourism Fiji is pleased to announce that the 2020 Fijian Tourism Expo (FTE) will be held from 4 – 6 May.
1st phase clearway traffic management restriction system around Suva area initiated
Fijivillage, 08 July 2019 – The first phase clearway traffic management restriction system around the Suva area has been initiated. The Fiji Roads Authority says Stage 1 for the clearways
Tourist Transport Fiji Donates Wheelchair-Capable Shuttle Ambulance to the St John Association of Fiji
Fiji One News, 06 July 2019 – The St John Association of Fiji received a boost yesterday from the Tourist Transport Fiji that will enable them to expand on their
Lonely Planet includes Fiji in its Best In Asia Pacific list of destinations for 2019
Fijivillage, 05 July 2019 – Leading global travel media company, Lonely Planet has included Fiji in its Best In Asia Pacific list of destinations for 2019. This is the global
Employee experience drives customer experience: Kumar
The Fiji Times, 05 July 2019 – TANOA Hotel Group Area general manager Narend Kumar opened the inaugural National Training and Productivity Centre Team Excellence Symposium in Nadi today. “It
The competitive outlook for Australasian aviation
What’s driving demand for inbound and outbound travel and tourism? The Blue Swan Daily, 05 July 2019 – A series of record breaking profits for Australasia’s two largest airlines, Qantas
Fiji Airways suspends Adelaide route; Korean Air ceases Fiji flights
Air Transport World, 02 July 2019 – The popular Fiji leisure market is seeing some significant changes as Fiji Airways plans to suspend an Australian route and Korean Air terminates
Korean Air To Pull Out Of Fiji – European Tourist Numbers At Risk
Simple Flying, 02 July 2019 – Fiji is losing its direct service to Seoul with Korean Airlines axing its Seoul-Nadi flights from 1st October 2019. From this date, bookings are
Mobile firm acknowledges customers in 25th birthday celebrations
The Fiji Times, 04 July 2019 – VODAFONE Fiji Ltd celebrated its 25th birthday in style with special acknowledgement for its customers and media partners today. Company’s chief marketing officer
Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka nosedive in May, June after bombings
Reuters, 04 July 2019 – COLOMBO – Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka fell sharply in May and June from a year ago, as visitors shunned the Indian Ocean island after