February 2011
Let's Play Our Part: PM
Posted: Monday 28 February, 2011
Everybody in Fiji must play their part to help move the country forward positively, says the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama.
He made the comments as Government strives to create Fiji as a benchmark for a truly tropical paradise for visitors.
For more on tis article, please see attached from the Fiji Sun: Tuesday, 1 March 2011.
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Tourists Should be Given the Best
Posted: Monday 28 February, 2011
THE recipient of a major tourism industry award believes tourists should be given the best service to ensure they return to their homes with good memories of Fiji.
Matelita Tuinivanua, 46, believes that working in the tourism industry is not all about money "but the service which is given to guests to keep them happy."
For more on this article, please see attached from the Fiji Times: Monday, 28 February 2011.
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Matava Resort Wins Environment Award
Posted: Monday 28 February, 2011
Matava Resort in Kadavu was the winner of the Environment/Local Sustainability Award at the AON Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards 2010 on Friday night at the Warwick Fiji Resort.
The eco-adventure was recognised for its policies on environmental sustainability and the environment.
For more on this article, please see attached from the Fiji Times: Monday, 28 February 2011.
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AON Awards Winning List
Posted: Monday 28 February, 2011
AON Fiji Excellence in Tourism Award winners are as follows:
- Front-Liner of the Year: Matelita Tuinivanua
- Fiji Experience: Feejee Experience
- Environmental/Local Sustainability: Matava Resort
- Incentive events, tours and transport: InterContinental Fiji resort and Spa
- Restaurant and Dining: Cross Restaurant, Radisson Fiji Resort
- Accommodation Budget: Uprising Beach Resort
- Accommodation Quality: Malolo Island Resort
- Accommodation Deluxe: InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa
- Accommodation Unique: Namale Island Resort
- Special Citation: Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama and Bruce Moonie
- Lifetime Achiever: Hafiz Khan
- Visionary: Attorney General and Minister for Tourism Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama
For the full article, please see attached from the Fiji Sun: Saturday, 26 February 2011.
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PM, AG Honoured
Posted: Monday 28 February, 2011
Last night, Fiji tourism saluted those who contributed to the advancement of the industry in the past year at the AON Excellence in Tourism Awards, held at the Warwick Fiji Resort and Spa.
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama who was chief guest at the event received the Visionary Award for his stance on the industry and policies put in place by the Government.
For more on this article, please see attached from the Fiji Sun: Saturday, 26 February 2011.
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Adapt to Change
Posted: Monday 28 February, 2011
EVERYONE involved in the tourism industry have been urged to join the Government in making Fiji realise its true potential in tourism.
Given the Government's initiatives, Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama challenged the industry to have the vision to modernise and be service oriented.
For more on this article, please see attached from the Fiji Times: Sunday, 27 February 2011.
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Russian Agents Wooed by Fiji
Posted: Monday 28 February, 2011
The Fijian Luxury Collection Agents from Russia have visited our shore with 16 agents this week.
Rosie Travel has been working with their partners in Russia over the past six months in developing the Fijian Luxury Collection brand.
For more on this article, please see attached from the Fiji Sun: Saturday, 26 February 2011.
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Weather related advisory by Air Pacific
Posted: Sunday 20 February, 2011
In anticipation of additional delays expected as a result of the weather system now moving through the Fiji Islands, Air Pacific and Pacific Sun request that all customers who are travelling between now and Tuesday, February 22nd check their website (airpacific.com) or contact the Air Pacific call centre for the latest update on flight information.
Lightning and thunderstorms disrupted several flights from Nadi yesterday and today. Weather-related delays include Air Pacific's Friday evening flight to Honolulu (via Apia) which was delayed by two hours and a number of Saturday morning outbound flights which were impacted by passing storms.
With a tropical storm front projected to pass west of the Fiji Group over the next few days, both airlines expect more flight disruptions.
"We are closely monitoring this weather system, and while we plan to operate all flights as scheduled, customers should be prepared for possible delays. As a result, please check our web site (airpacific.com) or contact our Call Centre for the latest flight information" said Dave Pflieger, Managing Director & CEO of Air Pacific.
The website and Call Centre for Air Pacific and Pacific Sun operate 24/7, and the Call Centre can be reached at either 3304 388 or 672 0888.
Fiji Amongt Top Honeymoon Spots
Posted: Tuesday 15 February, 2011
Fiji has been ranked in the top three of honeymoon destinations worldwide.
The survey was carried out by Signature Travel Network and Brides Magazine.
For more on this article, please see attached from the Fiji Sun: Wednesday, 16 Febraury 2011.
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Tourism operator hails chief’s input
Posted: Tuesday 15 February, 2011
Former President and late Tui Vuda Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda’s contribution to the development of tourism in Fiji, especially in the Western Division has been hailed by a major tourism operator.
For more on this article, please see attached from the Fiji Sun: Wednesday, 16 February 2011.
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Fiji Ranked Amongst Top Honeymoon Destinations
Posted: Tuesday 15 February, 2011
Fiji has been ranked amongst the world’s top honeymoon destinations by renown wedding magazine, Bride.
For more on this article, please see attached from Fijivillage.com: Wednesday, 16 February 2011.
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Mission Success
Posted: Wednesday 9 February, 2011
For the second time in two consecutive years, a delegation of our local tourism industry went on an awareness mission to India.
The team was led by Attorney-General and Minister for Tourism Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, and accompanied by several management personnel from Tourism Fiji, Air Pacific and other industry contributors.
For more on this article, please see attached from the Fiji Sun: Thursday, 10 February 2011.
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Happy New Year
Posted: Wednesday 2 February, 2011
NAVITI Resort in the Coral Coast marked the start of the Chinese New Year last night with a gala dinner attended by Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama and community leaders. In Chinese Horoscopes 2011 is The Year of the Golden Rabbit which starts today and ends on January 22, 2012.
Former army commander Colonel Paul Manueli said the Rabbit was a lucky sign - and the celebration timely, in that it coincided with the recent change in management. Col Manueli is a director of Silver Beach Properties Limited which manages Warwick Resort and Spa, Naviti Resort and Tambua Sands. Guests were entertained by the Police Jazz Band who surprised many with their repertoire of Chinese songs.
Source: Fiji Times: Thursday, 3 February 2011.
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Pac Sun Grounds Service
Posted: Wednesday 2 February, 2011
THE permanent grounding of a Pacific Sun Twin Otter aircraft last week has brought temporary disruptions to flight schedules as a replacement aircraft is sought.
According to a press statement issued by the airline, thrice weekly services between Nausori and Levuka will cease as of this week until March or April.
For more on this article, please see attached from the Fiji Times: Thursday, 3 February 2011.
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Air Pac Announces New Appointment
Posted: Wednesday 2 February, 2011
AIR PACIFIC has appointed Anna Denby as public relations and communications manager for the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Los Angeles.
For more on this article, please see attached from the Fiji Times: Thursday, 3 February 2011.
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PM Heralds in Chinese New Year
Posted: Wednesday 2 February, 2011
“Last year I visited China and I saw many things, but not anywhere did I see Fijians singing Chinese songs,” said Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama at the Chinese New Year celebrations at the Naviti Resort last night.
For more on this article, please see attached from the Fiji Sun: Thursday, 3 February 2011.
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Airline Announces Flight Schedule Changes
Posted: Wednesday 2 February, 2011
The country’s domestic airline Pacific Sun yesterday announced temporary changes to its flight schedule brought about by a delay in the delivery of a replacement aircraft.
The most severe impact will be Levuka, as the current three services a week to Bureta Airport from Nausori will have to cease temporarily from this week until March or April.
For more on this article, please see attached from the Fiji Sun: Thursday, 3 February 2011.
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Cookery TV Show Eyed for Marketing
Posted: Wednesday 2 February, 2011
A LOCALLY-produced cooking show is eyed as another way to market Fiji overseas.
Fiji National Provident Fund-owned InterContinental Fiji was featured in the production.
For more on this article, please see attached from the Fiji Times: Tuesday, 1 February 2011.
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India Target
Posted: Wednesday 2 February, 2011
MUMBAI, Chenai, Hydrabad, and Delhi will have better knowledge of Fiji's attractions as Tourism Fiji continued its marketing in India. In a government statement, Tourism Fiji chief executive Josefa Tuamoto said India had some of the richest people in the world and their film industry was one that Fiji would try to attract. "The workshops were possible through the Tourism Fiji and Global Destinations.
Source: Fiji Times: Tuesday, 1 February 2011.
Team Promotes Fiji in India
Posted: Wednesday 2 February, 2011
Attorney-General and Minister for Tourism Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is heading a delegation that is promoting Fiji in India.
Tourism Fiji chief executive officer Josefa Tuamoto said four major cities in India were engaged in learning about white sandy beaches, friendly people and the wonderful food on offer in the tropical paradise called Fiji.
For more on this article, please see attached from the Fiji Sun: Tuesday, 1 February 2011.
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Hotels Help Beautify Sigatoka Town
Posted: Tuesday 1 February, 2011
Sigatoka Town Council has taken a collaborative approach in the maintenance and development of its town.
This follows recommendations and advice from stakeholders like the chamber of commerce, ratepayers association and hotels.
For more on this article, please see attached from the Fiji Sun: Monday, 31 January 2011.
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