Archive for the ‘Fiji’ Category

Air travel on rise for Fiji

The rapid growth within Fiji’s aviation industry has resulted in an 18 percent increase in passengers for international and domestic local carriers.

April 7, 2005   Posted in: Fiji

InterContinental Hotels Group to sell hotels in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world’s largest and most global hotel company, today announced plans to dispose of ten wholly owned properties in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji with an intention of retaining management agreements over them.  The planned sale is a continuation of IHG’s strategy of growing its management [...]

April 5, 2005   Posted in: Fiji

Rivers Fiji and Tui Tai Join to Offer the Ultimate Adventure Travel Experience in Fiji

For active travelers looking for the ultimate Fiji adventure travel experience, Rivers Fiji and Tui Tai Adventure Cruises are teaming up to offer the Rivers Reef Adventure Cruise ($1825-$2266). This seven-day tour features the best of Fiji, offering an exceptional opportunity for those short on time to experience a great deal. 

March 28, 2005   Posted in: Fiji

Fiji Sevens Rugby team, supporters great for tourism

The Fiji sevens rugby team and its supporters are one of the greatest marketing tools for tourism. Tourism Minister Pita Nacuva said in The Fiji Times since the first Hong Kong sevens tournament in 1976, Fiji’s flair had attracted a lot of followers.

March 22, 2005   Posted in: Fiji

Fiji trade body advises Fijian land owners

By becoming equity partners in developments rather than merely leasing land, landowners can receive maximum benefits from the use of their resources, according to the Fiji Islands Trade and Investment Bureau.

March 17, 2005   Posted in: Fiji

Health scare for Pacific cities, towns

The World Health Organization has warned of an outbreak of diseases and an upsurge in crime, pollution, poverty and unhealthy lifestyles in urban centers if environmental problems are not addressed. The WHO regional director for the Western Pacific region, Dr. Shigeru Omi, whose area of responsibility covers Fiji, parts of the Pacific and Asia, issued [...]

March 2, 2005   Posted in: Fiji

South Pacific tourism set to blossom

Tourism in the South Pacific  region is set to blossom after the European Union announced it had identified more than 100 viable development projects worth $US400 million during the Pacific Tourism Investment Conference at Nadi, last week.

February 8, 2005   Posted in: Fiji

Explore Paradise with Moon Handbooks Fiji

Avalon Travel Publishing announces the release of the 7th edition of Moon Handbooks Fiji, the original travel guide to the 322-island Fiji archipelago.

February 4, 2005   Posted in: Fiji

Safety unit set up for Fiji airports

Airports Fiji Limited has established a safety and risk management unit to provide the highest standards of safety and security at all airports in Fiji. The unit will carry out compliance monitoring and coordination, environmental management, risk management and perform safety audits, says a report in The Fiji Times.

January 13, 2005   Posted in: Fiji

Fiji Islanders against sale of island to Mel Gibson

A group of villagers, who claim to be the original owners of Mago Island, have condemned its sale for $24.7 million to Hollywood action hero Mel Gibson. Gibson bought Mago Island, in the Lau Group, following a personal visit more than a week ago. But Namalata Development Council chairman Timoci Waqalevu said in The Fiji [...]

December 20, 2004   Posted in: Fiji