GPH expected to undergo renovation work
The Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva is expected to undergo renovation works which is part of the re-branding of GPH to Intercontinental standard. FNPF CEO, Jaoji Koroi say
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Report highlights huge potential in Vanua Levu for tourism
Vanua Levu could become a significant part of the nation’s tourism recovery efforts through targeted investments to attract high-value markets, potentially increas
Our tourism arrivals won’t necessarily be able go back to the same levels prior to COVID-19 for the next two or three years – AG
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says experts are telling them globally that even if tomorrow COVID-19 finishes off from the face of the eart
Only 30 staff employed by Hilton Fiji and DoubleTree resorts
Only about 30 of the 900 staff are meaningfully employed by Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa and DoubleTree Resort as the others have lost their jobs but the owners of th
China donates $200,000 to help the South Pacific region in tourism recovery
The Chinese government has donated $200,000 to the South Pacific Tourism Organization for post-COVID-19 tourism recovery in the South Pacific Island Countries. They ha
Tourism Fiji launches Care Fiji Commitment
Tourism Fiji has today launched the Care Fiji Commitment designed to reassure travellers that Fiji is a safe destination to visit on their next holiday. It has also be
Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort employing 195 workers due to local tourism
195 staff of the Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort are currently employed due to local tourism with most of them working for five days a week. General Manager Darren Shaw sa
Pacific Tourism Association receives $42,500 as part of the US Embassy's Economic Resilience Grants
The Pacific Tourism Organisation has received a grant of $42,500 as part of the US Embassy's Economic Resilience Grants. CEO Christopher Cocker says this grant will al
$300 million drop in earnings from tourism for June 2020 quarter compared to the March quarter
The June quarter earnings for tourism for Fiji was $300 million or 98.6% lower than the amount recorded for the March quarter of 2020. The Fiji Bureau of Statistics sa
2,339 MSME loan applications approved so far
More than 3,000 applications have been assessed under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise loan scheme so far where 2,339 applications have been approved. The total
A new shipping route to open in Beqa, Yanuca and Vatulele this month - Faiyaz Koya
The Government will be opening a new shipping route in Beqa, Yanuca and Vatulele this month that will operate every two months to increase economic activity and improve t
Qantas reports an annual loss of almost AUD $2 billion
Qantas has reported an annual loss of almost AUD $2 billion as it deals with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Australian airline says much of the loss was due
All FNPF owned hotels expected to make majority of their workers redundant - Urai
All Fiji National Provident Fund owned hotels and resorts are expected to make majority of their workers redundant by the end of this month according to National Union of
3 Marriott resorts expected to make more than 900 workers redundant this month
The Fiji Marriott Resort on Momi Bay and the Westin and Sheraton Resorts on Denarau Island are expected to make more than 900 workers redundant by the end of this month.
Local hotels offering 50-60% discount on PayNowStayLater.com
Hotels are providing up to 50% to 60% off on the PayNowStayLater.com platform which went live last week. The site provides a platform for hotels to publish attractive
MOU signed for small and medium businesses in the country to sell online
Local businesses will now be able to sell and buy products online after the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Tourism and Post Fiji signed a Memorandum of Understanding tod
Australia working with Fiji to revive Fiji’s tourism industry – Feakes
Australian High Commissioner to Fiji, John Feakes says Australia is working closely with the Fijian Government on mapping a way forward to revive Fiji’s tourism in
NZ still has a few timelines to meet before Fiji drops quarantine requirements- AG
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says New Zealand still has a few timelines to meet before Fiji drops quarantine requirements for NZ tourists
Fiji Hotels and Tourism Association delighted with 2020/21 Budget
The CEO of Fiji Hotels and Tourism Association, Fantasha Lockington says they are delighted the Government has delivered by providing relief for both import and excise du
We need to work together – Fantasha Lockington
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association CEO, Fantasha Lockington is hoping that some relief is provided by the government by reducing import and excise duties and taxes to ass
Super-yachts want to come to Fiji during this time – Koya
Tourism Minister Faiyaz Koya says there has been a large amount of inquiries from people with super-yachts that want to come to Fiji during this time. He says they are