FIJI ISLANDS VISITORS BUREAU DEBUTS NEW INCENTIVE WEB SITE
The Fiji Visitors Bureau has uploaded a new web site for
the conference and incentive market in Fiji. The new site
features information on the destination and the respective
products from the Conference and Incentive Advisory Group
(CIAG), as well as other interesting information to
encourage PCO’s and corporate clients to hold conference
and incentives programs in Fiji.
Information: www.fijime.com/meetme or
www.flavoursoffiji.com or contact
Adeline Lee-Erasito on
alee@bulafiji-americas.com
NEW FIJI MATAI COORDINATOR – MS SERA CAWANIBUKA
Sera Cawanibuka has been appointed new regional
coordinator for the Matai Specialists Program at the Fiji
Islands Visitors Bureau, Americas office. In her new
capacity, Sera’s responsibility will include the overall
coordination of the Bureau’s FIJI MATAI program.
More
information can be obtained from Sera Cawanibuka;
310-568-1616, ext 201 or
sera@bulafiji-americas.com
VISITOR ARRIVALS UPDATE
Fiji hosted a total of 7,513 North Americas in
January, 2008 – an increase of 14.9% or an
additional 975 visitors compared to last year’s
corresponding 6,538 visitors. The US market
contributed 5,518 visitors, an increase of 23%
compared to last year’s 4,496 visitors. The Canadian
market showed a marginal 2% decrease with 1,995
Canadians visiting Fiji in January this year
compared to 2,042 last year. The Bureau has set a
conservative target of 86,000 visitors from the
North American market in calendar year 2008.
For
information about visitor arrival statistics, please
contact Regional Director,
Ili Matatolu on ili@bulafiji-americas.com
CANADIAN FIJI ME ROADSHOW SLATED FOR APRIL 14-27, 2008
The Fiji Islands Visitors Bureau will be joined by
international airline partner Air Pacific, its key
wholesalers and Fiji suppliers in a four-day roadshow
covering Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver. The
roadshow is part of the Bureau’s efforts to tap into the
lucrative Canadian market in 2008.
Information: Sera Cawanibuka:
sera@bulafiji-americas.com.
FIJI ISLANDS VISITORS BUREAU, AMERICAS ANNOUNCES UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
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MARCH |
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ATS Islands In The Sun
Seminar |
3 March |
San Jose, CA |
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Incentive Calls |
20 March |
Southern California |
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Houston Travel Show |
28-30 March |
Houston, TX |
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Beneath The Sea Travel
Show |
28-30 March |
New Jersey |
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APRIL |
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Toronto Star Travel
Show |
10-13 April |
Toronto, Canada |
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“Fiji Me” Canadian
Roadshow |
14-17 April |
Toronto, Montreal,
Calgary & Vancouver, Canada |
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Fiji Matai Fam To Fiji |
19-29 April |
Fiji |
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Home Based Travel Agent
Show |
27-30 April |
San Diego, CA |
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JULY |
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Fiji Me Roadshow |
July 28-August 8 |
West Coast Cities |
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For more information, please
contact Regional Marketing Officer Fiji Islands Visitors
Bureau, Americas
Adeline Lee- Erasito 310-568-1616, ext.
203 or
alee@bulafiji-americas.com
NEW INCENTIVE BROCHURE AVAILABLE TO MEETING PLANNERS
The Fiji Visitors Bureau and
the Conference and Incentive Advisory Group (CIAG) has
recently unveiling 5,000 MICE brochures with 17 inserts
for meeting planners. The new brochures have been
distributed to FVB regional offices in New Zealand,
Australia and the U.S. to promote Fiji as a conference and
incentive destination. The participating properties
include Air Pacific, Air New Zealand, ATS Pacific, Pacific
Destinationz, Tour Managers, Rosie DMC, Captain Cook
Cruises, Blue Lagoon Cruises, South Sea Cruises, Warwick
Resort & Spa, Outrigger on the Lagoon Resort – Fiji,
Sonaisali Island Resort, Sheraton Fiji Resort, The Westin
Fiji Resort & Spa, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa and Tanoa
International.
Information: Regional Marketing Officer:
Adeline Lee-Erasito on
alee@bulafiji-americas.com
2007 AON FIJI EXCELLENCE IN TOURISM AWARDS
In recognition of their
commitment to tourism, The annual 2007 AON Fiji Excellence
in Tourism Awards were recently presented to 23 of “Who’s
Who” of the Fiji tourism and hospitality industry in Fiji.
The awards recognize individuals and organizations who
have gone the extra mile to develop tourism and in doing,
so, have inspired others to share their vision of a
buoyant and enduring service industry of supreme national
importance. The following recipients were winners of the
2007 awards and the Fiji Islands Visitors Bureau, Americas
extends its congratulations:
- Diving:
Subsurface Fiji
- Cruise: Tui Tai
Adventure Cruises
- Shopping
Experience: Pure Fiji
- Restaurants: Salt
(Sofitel)
- Accommodations:
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Quality: Raffles
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Deluxe: Namale
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Unique: Myola
Plantation Resort |
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Budget/Urban:
Mango Bay Resort |
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Budget, Islands
Including Vanua Levu: Lawaki Beach Resort,
Beqa |
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- General Tourism
Services: The Heavenly Spa by Westin
- Tourist
Attractions: Kula Eco Park
- Transport & C &
Operations: Rosie Holidays
- Transportation:
South Sea Cruises Ltd.
- Tours: J. Hunter
Pearls
- Adventure
Tourism: Sigatoka River Safari
- Environmental
Tourism: Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort
- Young Achiever:
Petero Manufolau
- Frontline of the
Year: Kolinio Temo - Activities Supervisor,
Sofitel
- Viti Award: David
Woodman
- Lifetime
Achiever: Don Collingwood
- Visionary: Errol
Fifer
- Grassroots Award:
Nadi College
Information: Senior
Marketing Officer Fiji Islands Visitors Bureau Head
Quarters Josephine Seruvatu;
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FIJI DESTINATION CONSUMER DVD NOW AVAILABLE TO TRAVELERS
Fiji Islands Visitors Bureau,
Americas has recently made available destination DVD on
Fiji. The DVD is an excellent informational tool to
educate visitors about Fiji and provides suggestions about
accommodations, meals and activities.
Information: Sera Cawanibuka:
sera@bulafiji-americas.com
2008 PRINT AND ONLINE CAMPAIGN FOR FIJI ISLANDS VISITORS BUREAU, AMERICA ADOPTS “FIJI ME” BRANDING
Fiji Islands Visitors Bureau, Americas and its travel
partners in the North American market have commenced their
cooperative efforts in 2008 with Fiji’s new destination
positioning tagline “FIJI ME” throughout its print and
online campaigns. The new branding is incorporated in the
new revised Fijime.com web site as well as in its key
Condé Nast print and online media commitments. Fiji’s
international airline partner, Air Pacific Limited, is
presently adopting the “Fiji Me” tagline in its key print
advertising campaigns and the Bureau is confident that
other key travel partners will support its efforts in also
using “FIJI ME.” Information: Regional Director Fiji
Islands Visitors Bureau, Americas Ili Matatolu
310-568-1616, ext. 204 or
ili@bulafiji-americas.com
ISLAND HOPPERS IN FIJI ADDS DAILY SERVICES
With an additional helicopter in its fleet, Island Hoppers
will now offer daily services to the Outrigger on the
Lagoon – Fiji and the Shangri-la’s Fijian Resort & Spa.
Island Hoppers has also added a new helipad on Denarau
Island. The helicopters fly from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
and now offer a new range of products such as heli
fishing, heli golf and heli rafting.
Information: steve@helicopters.com.fj.
NEW BROCHURE UNVEILS FOR BLUE LAGOON CRUISES
Blue Lagoon Cruises has marked its 58th year of operation
with the launch of a new four-color brochure. Highlighted
in the piece is information regarding enhancements to the
MV Mystique Princess and MV Fiji Princess, including new
onboard equipment, upgraded passenger facilities and
overall product enhancement. The new brochure also
spotlights an expanded range of popular Historical and
Cultural Dateline cruise itineraries and information
regarding the “Cruise In Luxury – Dive In Paradise” scuba
diving program.
Information: reservations@blc.com.fj;
www.bluelagooncruises.com.
BLUE LAGOON CRUISES PROVIDES UPGRADE WHEN CRUISE GOERS PAY FOR A 4 DAY/ 3 NIGHT CLUB
When travelers to Fiji pay for a four-day/
three-night CLUB cruise aboard Blue Lagoon Cruises,
they receive a four-day/ three-night GOLD CLUB
cruise instead. The offer is good for purchase
through April 30, 2008 for travel to Fiji through
June 16, 2008 and September 15 – December 15, 2008.
Use the booking code UPGOLD/NA/FEB08 to book this
offer.
Information: Marie Yalenkatian; 818-424-7550;
marie@bluelagooncruises.com;
www.bluelagooncruises.com.
LEVUKA SELECTED AS WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Levuka, the former capital city of Fiji located on
the island of Ovalau, has been selected as world
heritage site that will significantly boost tourism
to this unspoiled tourist destination. In addition,
a heritage officer from the Fiji Department of
Culture & Heritage is being appointed to oversee the
historical preservation of the region. Levuka offers
its visitors unforgettable historical and cultural
experiences.
For more information contact the Levuka
Tourism Association on email:
levukahomestay@connect.com.fj
A FIJI FIRST ABOARD SUNEXPRESS’S NEW BOAT
SunXpress in Fiji, a Denarau Marina based company, has
recently introduced a new high-speed 14M boat sporting
four 350HP Yamaha 4 stroke engines which accommodates up
to 50 passengers. The vessel features theatre-style
seating, beach bow boarding, a big shady roof, full walk
around deck, a private bathroom and snorkeling gear.
For
more information email:
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“PAY 3 STAY 6” GOLD CLUB CRUISE SPECIAL OFFERED BY BLUE LAGOON CRUISES
When travelers book a cabin on a Blue Lagoon Cruises Fiji
Islands seven-day/ six-night regular GOLD Club cruise,
they pay only the four-day/ three-night GOLD Club cruise
cabin rate. Book through April 30, 2008 for travel through
June 16, 2008 and September 15 – December 15, 2008. Use
the booking code 6FOR3NA08 to book this offer.
Information: Marie Yalenkatian, 818-424-7550;
marie@bluelagooncruises.com;
www.bluelagooncruises.com.
THE WAKAYA CLUB & SPA LAUNCHES UPDATED WEB SITE
The Wakaya Club & Spa, a luxury private island
resort located in the Lomaiviti Group, has launched
an updated web site, www.wakaya.com. With rich media
and streamlined navigation to highlight details of
the resort’s many amenities and activities for
prospective guests, the web site has all the
information necessary to see the beauty that is the
uniquely The Wakaya Club. Information:
blakey_atherton@comcast.net;
www.wakaya.com.
HOLIDAY INN SUVA GOES FIT
The Holiday Inn Suva has announced the opening of a
new gym with the latest state-of- the art gym
equipment. Information:
sales@holidayinnsuva.com;
www.holidayinn.com.
SAY “I DO” WITH A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN AT PARADISE TAVEUNI
Celebrate a romantic wedding in Paradise, surrounded
by panoramic ocean views, gentle breezes and lush tropical
gardens at Paradise Taveuni in Fiji. With four packages in
which to choose, every couple will have a reason to enjoy
their day at Paradise. Select from the “Romantic Wedding
Package,” the “Intimate Wedding Package,” the “Paradise
Wedding Package,” or if there is a renewal of vows taking
place, the “Paradise Vow Renewal Ceremony.” The packages
range in price from FJ$1,000-$3,000 with the vow
renewal costing FJ$6,700.
Information:
info@paradiseinfiji.com;
www.paradiseinfiji.com/FijiWedding.html.
PARADISE TAVEUNI IN FIJI UNVEILS SPECIALS FOR GROUPS
Paradise Taveuni in Fiji is now offering special
group rates through 2009. A perfect place to host a
family reunion, dive group or wedding party,
Paradise Taveuni is the ideal resort for smaller
groups of up to 20 people. The Paradise ‘Livi’ Group
Rack rates are priced from FJ$200 pp, FJ$400 couples
and FJ$500 family, while the Paradise ‘Livi’ Group
Net rates are priced from FJ$160 pp, FJ$320 couples
and FJ$400 family. Group rates apply to a minimum
five bures booked with ten adults. Rates are valid
April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009.
Information:
info@paradiseinfiji.com;
www.paradiseinfiji.com.
DINE IN THE SEA WITH CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST AT THE WARWICK FIJI RESORT & SPA
The Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa offers a Waitui
(meaning sea) champagne breakfast unlike any other.
The “in the water dining experience” is unique and
time to coincide with change in the tide. The dress
code is a Warwick sarong which is placed in your
room prior and emphasis is on understated barefoot
luxury. The breakfast buffet is set on bamboo rafts
submerged in the water, with tables and chairs
spaced out on the water’s edge, allowing just enough
space in between for the “champagne divers” to
appear out of the water and pop open the welcoming
first bottle of champagne. Ideal for conference and
incentive groups, the underlying idea is to have
guests wade out into the water for breakfast in an
atmosphere that allows them to immediately switch to
“Fiji time” mode as they start their day.
Information:
sales@warwickfiji.com.fj;
www.warwickfiji.com.
WARWICK FIJI RESORT & SPA EXTENDS FREE NIGHTS SPECIAL
The Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa extends their “Stay 6
Pay 4” for new bookings. The special offer is valid
for Mountain View, Ocean View, Warwick Club & Suite
rooms on sale through April, 2008 for travel through
December 15, 2008. Blackout dates apply. Use booking
code WKF.
Information: Marie Yalenkatian;
myalenkatian@warwickhotels.com;
www.warwickfiji.com.
PARADISE BY LAND & SEA: YASAWA ISLAND RESORT AND BLUE LAGOON TEAM UP
Yasawa Island Resort and Spa has teamed up with Blue
Lagoon Cruises to offer a week in paradise, by land
and sea. The luxury operators have combined a
four-night stay at Yasawa Island Resort and Spa with
a three-night Blue Lagoon Cruise in the Yasawa and
Mamanuca island chains. The seven-night packages
depart from the mainland port of Lautoka. Three
packages are available, priced from US$5,284.
Information: www.yasawa.com and
www.bluelagooncruises.com.
YASAWA ISLAND RESORT & SPA GIVE HONEYMOONERS A REASON TO CELEBRATE
When honeymooners choose from either deluxe
accommodations or opt for the ultra romantic
honeymoon suite named Lomalagi (meaning heaven) at
Yasawa Island Resort & Spa, they receive a choice of
three romantic options available year-round. When
couples stay four nights or more, they receive a
complimentary bottle of champagne, when they stay
six nights or more, they receive an extra night free
plus a bottle of champagne or when they stay ten
nights or more, they receive an extra two nights
free, plus a bottle of champagne.
Information: lucyyasawa@mac.com;
www.yasawa.com.
MANA ISLAND RESORT & SPA OFFERS STAY PAY SPECIALS
Mana Island Resort & Spa is offering a stay six
nights, pay four nights or stay twelve nights, pay
eight nights special when guests book an Ocean Front
Suite, Ocean Front Bure or Ocean View. The booking
code is MNSP6DL. The special offer is valid for
sales through May 31, 2008 and valid for travel
April 1-May 31, 2008. Mana Island is also offering
the Mana Magic Special which is a stay five, pay
four or stay ten, pay eight special. The offer
applies to Ocean View, Ocean Front Bure and Ocean
Front Suites. The booking code is MMAGIC and the
offer is valid for sale April 1-May 25, 2008 and for
travel May 1-June 23, 2008, July 18-September 14,
2008, October 15-December 25, 2008 and January
14-March 31, 2009. Information: Marie Yalenkatian;
marie@bluelagoonus.com;
www.manafiji.com.
HELICOPTER INCENTIVE OFFERED BY MANA ISLAND RESORT & SPA
Mana Island Resort & Spa has recently announced a
one way complimentary Helicopter transfer to Mana
from Nadi Airport or Denarau for travelers who have
booked a minimum of three nights in an Ocean Front
Suite, Beach Front Bure or Honeymoon Bure. Use
booking code HELICOMB for reservations.
Information:
info@manafiji.com;
www.manafiji.com.
TOKORIKI ISLAND RESORT UNLEASHES “SUMMER IN FIJI” TOKORIKI SPECIALS
Summer is in full swing at Tokoriki Island Resort.
For guests who stay five nights or more, they
receive Tokoriki Island Resort Dollars special
(F$50.00 per bure per night rate) at the luxury
resort. The offer is valid for sales and travel
immediately through June 8, 2008 for the Villa and
Bure categories. Use booking code TOKSFB to book
this offer.
When travelers book a
six-night or more stay, they receive a free one-way
helicopter transfer per couple. Use booking code
TOKSFH. When staying seven nights or more, vacation
goers receive the free helicopter transfer and a
one-way South Sea cruises transfer per couple. Use
booking code TOKSFT to book this offer.
Information:
Marie Yalenkatian;
marie@tokorikius.com;
www.tokoriki.com.
ROYAL DAVUI ISLAND FIJI AWARDED “MOST EXCELLENT ROMANTIC HIDEAWAY” BY CONDÉ NAST JOHANSENS
Royal Davui Island Fiji
has again been presented with the “Most Excellent
Romantic Hideaway” in the Atlantic, Caribbean and
the Pacific Islands by Condé Nast Johansens for
2008. Offering the ultimate in private island living
set in an exotic location, atop a living barrier
reef, the luxury resort provides to its guest
unmatched privacy, tranquility and exclusivity.
Condé Nast Johansens offers a comprehensive
illustrated reference to annually inspected,
independently owned prestigious accommodations and
meeting venues throughout the world. A team of 50
dedicated regional inspectors visit thousands of
hotels, country houses, inns, spas and resort
throughout 60 countries to select only the very best
destinations for the guide.
Information: Director, Karine Thomas;
karine@navigateoceania.com;
www.royaldavui.com.
ACCOR TO RE-BRAND RAFFLES TRADEWINDS HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE
Hotel chain Accor will
oversee the new management contract of Raffles
Tradewinds Hotel and Conference Centre in Lami Bay.
The takeover is planned for late March, 2008. Accor
will retain all its all works of the Raffles
Tradwinds after the deal has been finalized. The
hotel will be re-branded as the Novotel Capital Suva
Hotel and Convention Centre.
THE WESTIN DENARAU HONORED WITH ACCOLADE
The Heavenly Spa by Westin at
The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa in Fiji has
been recently honored by winning the “General
Tourism Services” award at the 2007 Fiji Excellence
in Tourism Awards presented on Denarau Island last
month. After receiving the award, Shane Cunning,
Managing Director for Westin and Sheraton Resorts
Fiji said, “It is an honor for the Heavenly Spa by
Westin to be presented with the “General Tourism
Services” award at the Fiji Tourism Awards.” He
added, “This prestigious accolade acknowledges the
commitment and dedication of the Heavenly Spa team
in providing first class spa services here in Fiji.”
Information Director of Sales The Westin Denarau
Island Resort & Spa Regina Wilson
Regina.Wilson@sheraton.com
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