FIJI – No respite for Fiji’s tourism industry
eTN Asia/Pacific, december 8, 2006For Fiji, which heavily depends upon tourism when it comes to propelling its economy, the coup’s adverse impact is resulting in alarming situation. Tourism is...
View ArticleFIJI – Western Sanctions Make Fiji Turn to China, Asia
IPSnews.net, Dec 13Sanctions imposed on Fiji by Western countries following the overthrow, last week, of the democratically-elected government of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase may push the country’s...
View ArticleDEVELOPMENTS – Pacific in 2007: THE WINNERS AND LOSERS
Islandsbusiness.com, 9-1-2007 The big trends all have positive and negative potentials and the changes will be seen as good or bad depending on one’s point of view. Overall, however, the winnings look...
View ArticleFIJI – Tourism industry fights back
Fiji times online, January 29, 2007 The tourism industry in Fiji is slowly fighting backSINCE the December 5 ousting of Fijis government by its military and the introduction of an Australian...
View ArticleFIJI – Unchecked expansion can threaten environment
Islands Business, 6-8-2007Tourist numbers are a key issue for Pacific Islands nations as they seek to balance economic development and sustainability, says a key tourism researcher from the University...
View ArticleFIJI – not ready for Chinese tourists
.fijilive.com, September 25, 2007 Fiji at the moment is still not ready for Chinese tourists, it does not have the products to accommodate them, Tourism permanent secretary Adi Banuve Kaumaitotoya has...
View ArticleFIJI – tourism losses hit $200m
eTN, Jan 02, 2008 The loss in tourism earnings was the result of fewer visitors, shorter lengths of stay and discounted rates.“It has been a very difficult year, with the loss of numbers and employees...
View ArticleFIJI – Cruising is booming
matangitonga.to, 11 Jan 2008In the words of Japan’s Nippon Maru owners (Mitsui OSK) – “the South Pacific has an image of paradise and our cruisers want more of it.”So regional tourism organisation...
View ArticleAVIATION – PACIFIC BLUE HELPS GROW TOURISM IN REGION
islandsbusiness.com, 6-6-2008 The airline group is proud to have introduced the same low fare philosophy and service-style of Virgin Blue to Australia’s more isolated islands neighbours with the launch...
View ArticleSOUTH PACIFIC – Regional News
Pacific Pulse, 20th June 2008 “Kiribati is looking to tourism as a key economic opportunity for the future of our economy and with Danial’s support we hope to facilitate continued growth in the sector....
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