Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association supports Government’s vaccination requirement

The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association says they are supportive of Government’s recent announcement on the vaccination requirement.

Chief Executive Officer Fantasha Lockington says the announcement supports the tourism industry’s reasoning that with vaccinated staff and therefore safer workplaces, we keep our people, our communities and our customers safe.

Lockington says Fiji’s tourism industry has been at the forefront of adapting to new COVID-safe protocols and the pro-vaccination efforts by encouraging staff to be vaccinated through providing clear communication and vaccine information support.

She says they reiterate their full support for the current vaccination exercise being undertaken around the country, reflected in the west having the highest uptake of vaccines so far with 67% having received their first jabs and 15% their second jabs.

Lockington adds they have maintained this industry-supported stance since vaccines were first approved to protect the populace from this virus and its variants and their members remain keen to support the logistical efforts of getting their staff fully vaccinated, with many tourism operators already confirming fully vaccinated staff numbers.

She says the Association continues to actively campaign for its members and is optimistic that with more employers supporting the need for vaccinations to keep the Fijian population safer, more people will soon be able to confidently focus on safer business activities.

Lockington says they urge all eligible citizens regardless of employment status to get vaccinated in the national interest.