40,000 visitors in two months

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Tourists in this file picture… 40,000 visitors could visit Fiji from December to January next year when borders reopen for international travel says Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill. Picture: BALJEET SINGH/ FILE

As many as 40,000 visitors could visit Fiji from December to January next year when borders reopen for international travel, says Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill.

“We are super excited to announce that we think both December and January could exceed 40,000 visitors,” he said.

“The team has done a massive number of works to generate PR and buzz, coupled with the hot deals on offer.

“Fiji is trending in Australia right now.”

Mr Hill said there had been “great interest” across the board but specifically from Australia and the United States because of the direct flights and quarantine-free travel options.

He said while the Tourism Fiji website showed strong interest from New Zealand, Japan and some European countries, that would not translate to bookings until quarantine-free travel opened up both ways.

“It’s been amazing, beyond even our high expectations.

“We have received news from our industry partners like Fiji Airways that bookings for December and January are through the roof.

“We’re delighted and in anticipation for this, we have been working very closely with our industry partners to answer questions on the border reopening and hosting webinars to address these questions. It will be busy from day one.”

Mr Hill said they had also heard that bookings through Fiji Airways and their other airline partners had been “incredibly high”.

He said hotels had also recorded an increase in bookings and various properties had told them they were booked out for December and well into January and February, 2022.

“The number of tourists arriving in December and January looks incredible and a testament to the huge amount of work the team and our partners are doing in Australia and the US to make Fiji the hottest destination to travel to.”

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