Tourism remains vital for the economy
Professor Elias says New Zealand has also announced some ease in travel.
“We are still somewhere less than 50 per cent, so there is a huge growth from Australia. Most importantly NZ was not there, NZ had not opened up at all. Jacinda Arden has made an announcement that NZ will open up in five stages.
Professor Elias adds maintaining a high level of service and providing a COVID-safe environment are key factors to impress tourists.
“Tourists need to feel absolutely safe in this country. I think we are there, but we need to really improve the safety perception of our country. When they come and go to the managed isolation, we have to think of the service quality that we are giving.”
Around 23, 000 tourists arrive on our shores in December and similar numbers are expected for January.
Tourism Fiji believes these figures will increase further during the peak season.
Credit: FBC TV
