Asia tourist arrivals up
Posted: Tuesday 29 December, 2009

Wednesday, 30th December. WITH the exception of certain Asian markets, visitor arrivals from all other markets slumped in the first six months of this year, the Fiji Islands Bureau of Statistics reported. For more details please find attached from today's Fiji Times. Vinaka. »» click here to view

New trading hours benefit tourists: Seeto
Posted: Tuesday 29 December, 2009

Wednesday, 30th December. The new trading hours will add more dimension for tourists to travel to Fiji, says Fiji Islands Hotels and Tourist Association Dixon Seeto. For more details please find attached from today's Fiji Sun. Vinaka. »» click here to view

Airlines rope in Japanese tourists
Posted: Tuesday 29 December, 2009

Wednesday, 30th December. The increasing number of Japanese tourists is going to boost the country's tourism industry, says a top travel agent. For more details please find attached from today's Fiji Sun. Vinaka. »» click here to view

Our tourism soars in UK
Posted: Tuesday 29 December, 2009

Wednesday, 30th December. The country’s tourism marketing brand will feature on one of the world’s major airlines for a month. For more details please find attached from today's Fiji Sun. Vinaka. »» click here to view

All clear for charters
Posted: Monday 28 December, 2009

KOREAN Air has been cleared to operate three charter flights from Narita in Japan to Nadi during the festive season. For more details please find attached from the Fiji Times: Monday, 28th December. Vinaka. »» click here to view

Tight security st Nadi Airport
Posted: Monday 28 December, 2009

Tighter security measures taken at Fiji's international airport has impressed many travellers coming in and out of the country. For more details please find attached from the Fiji Sun: Monday, 28th December. Vinaka. »» click here to view

Hoteliers eye 600,000 tourists
Posted: Monday 28 December, 2009

The Fiji Islands Hotel and Tourism Association wants to work with other industry groups and Tourism Fiji to help achieve their target of 600,000 visitor arrivals for 2010. For more details please find attached from the Fiji Sun: Monday, 28th December. Vinaka. »» click here to view

Tourism target $900m earnings
Posted: Monday 28 December, 2009

FIJI'S tourism industry is targeting $900million in direct tourism earnings in 2010. For more details please find attached from the Fiji times: Monday, 28th December. Vinaka. »» click here to view

FIHTA welcomes new Liquor Licence Hours
Posted: Wednesday 23 December, 2009

FIHTA President D Seeto welcomes the new Liquor and Shopping Hours announced by the Government. He stated that the Association has been working with Government on improving the tourism product.

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Revision to Liquor Laws and Operating Hours
Posted: Wednesday 23 December, 2009

The Attorney General announced revised operating hours for Liqour Licences and Shopping to improve facilities for Tourists. A Government Press Release is attached for your perusal »» click here to view

Hoteliers welcome airlines arrival
Posted: Sunday 20 December, 2009

Saturday, 19th December. V AUSTRALIA'S decision to provide service to Fiji's aviation industry has been welcomed by the Fiji Islands Hotel and Tourism Association. For further details please find attached this news article taken from the Fiji Times. Vinaka. »» click here to view

Carrier Rebrands
Posted: Sunday 20 December, 2009

Saturday, 19th December. FIJI'S international carrier Air Pacific has launched a brand that showcases its new tag line "the world's friendliest airline". For further details on this story, taken from the Fiji Times, please find attached. Vinaka. »» click here to view

V Australia to improve tourism
Posted: Sunday 20 December, 2009

Saturday, 19th December. V AUSTRALIA hopes to achieve increased tourism numbers for Fiji with the commencement of their services to Fiji this week. For further details on this story taken from the Fiji Times, please find attached. Vinaka. »» click here to view

Tourist operators continue as normal
Posted: Tuesday 15 December, 2009

Wednesday, 16th December. Resorts and hotels in the greater Yasawa area are now operating as normal after they were badly hit by Cyclone Mick on Monday. For further details please find attached the news article from today's Fiji Sun. Vinaka. »» click here to view

Tourism Fiji on a mission
Posted: Thursday 10 December, 2009

Friday, 11th December. Please find attached today's news article from the Fiji Sun. Tourism Fiji has adopted the mission statement, 'Taking the quantum leap,' as its goal to achieve one million visitor arrivals by 2016. Vinaka. »» click here to view

Optimistic Outlook
Posted: Thursday 10 December, 2009

Friday, 11th December. Please find attached today's news article from the Fiji Times. FIJI tourism is set to bounce back next year as the economies of key overseas markets report a gradual recovery from the worldwide recession, industry partners heard yesterday. Vinaka. »» click here to view

TOP NOSH
Posted: Wednesday 9 December, 2009

Please find attached the news article for Wednesday, 9th December from the Fiji Sun. Sonaisali Island Resort’s chefs have won four medals at the Salon Culinaire 2009 Competition held in Nadi recently- and created a few firsts. Vinaka. »» click here to view

Port Denarau Marina
Posted: Sunday 6 December, 2009

Please find attached the news article for Saturday, 5th December, from the Fiji Sun. The year 2009 has been an exciting and challenging year for Port Denarau Marina Ltd as the company has engaged in a huge capital expenditure program to expand and develop both new and existing services. Vinaka. »» click here to view

Support critical for Air Pacific
Posted: Sunday 6 December, 2009

Please find attached the news article for Sunday, 6th December, from the Fiji Sun ·Support is going to be an important component in making the new Hong Kong flight a success, says Air Pacific Group chairman, Nalin Patel. Vinaka. »» click here to view

Hong Kong route to boost Agriculture
Posted: Sunday 6 December, 2009

Plaese find attached the news article for Sunday, 6th December, from the Fiji Sun ·Agriculture can be boosted through Air Pacific's twice a week flight to Hong Kong. the airline’s chairman said yesterday. Vinaka. »» click here to view

Swimming Fiji's isolated reefs
Posted: Sunday 6 December, 2009

Please find attached the news article for Sunday, 6th December, from the Fiji Sun ·There is a reef along the western shore of an island way up in the north-west of Fiji, in the Yasawa island group, which almost no-one ever visits. Vinaka. »» click here to view

Yes, we love Fiji
Posted: Sunday 6 December, 2009

Please find attached the news article for Sunday, 6th December, from the Fiji Sun ·Paradise Fiji is on Taveuni in a superb location, behind the mountains protected from the wind, ensuring calm, clear waters year round. Vinaka. »» click here to view

Air Pacific starts Hong Kong flights
Posted: Sunday 6 December, 2009

Please find attached the news article for Saturday, 5th December, from the Fiji Times ·An Air Pacific Boeing 767 leaves Nadi International Airport. Air Pacific will use B767 aircraft to service its Hong Kong route. Vinaka. »» click here to view

Fiji's people 'its major selling point'
Posted: Sunday 6 December, 2009

Please find attached the news article for Saturday, 5th December, from the Fiji Times ·FIJI as a holiday destination to the rest of the world is known for its friendly people, says Island Escape director Angie Devine. Vinaka. »» click here to view

7000 book for Hong Kong route
Posted: Tuesday 1 December, 2009

Wednesday, 2nd December. Please find attached today's news article from the Fiji Sun. Air Pacific has more than 7000 bookings for its new Hong Kong route, says Air Pacific managing director and chief executive officer, John Campbell. Vinaka. »» click here to view

Tourism earnings to fall $50m
Posted: Tuesday 1 December, 2009

Wednesday, 2nd December. Please find attached today's news article from the Fiji Times. TOURISM, Fiji's largest foreign exchange earner, is expected to earn $50m less this year than last year. Vinaka. »» click here to view

Denarau targets big yachts
Posted: Tuesday 1 December, 2009

Wednesday, 2nd December. Please find attached today's news article from the Fiji Times. The berthing space for yachts near the Denarau Marina. Vinaka. »» click here to view

Tourism Day
Posted: Tuesday 1 December, 2009

Wednesday, 2nd December. This is a news brief from today's Fiji Times. TOURISM Fiji is organising an Industry Day next Thursday at the Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa. This will allow it to present marketing plans for 2010 to the tourism industry. Twenty-five minute presentations will be made by regional directors from Australia, New Zealand, North America, Japan, China, Europe, South Korea and emerging markets. Vinaka.