Fiji

(Dive Travel Business News - August 24, 2012) -- Fiji’s international airline Air Pacific has revealed the new brandmark that will be used to represent the carrier when it relaunches as ‘Fiji Airways’ in 2013.

The unveiling of the airline’s new brandmark is the latest milestone in a series of initiatives that are part of Air Pacific’s restructuring and rebranding, which will start its final phase in early 2013 when the airline returns to its 1951 name of ‘Fiji Airways’ and welcomes the first of three brand-new A330s.

At the heart of the new ‘Fiji Airways’ brandmark is a striking new Masi symbol that epitomises Fiji and enhances the new name of Fiji’s national carrier – Fiji’s flying ambassador to the world. Designed by a renowned local Fijian Masi artist, the new symbol in the brandmark brings Fiji’s culture and heritage to life by linking the name ‘Fiji Airways’ with this highly respected and traditional art form that has been a part of Fijian culture for several centuries. read more »

(Dive Travel Business News - May 21, 2012) -- FIJI --The founder of Worldwide Dive and Sail, Frank van der Linde has confirmed that the building of the S/Y Fiji Siren is ahead of schedule and that the boat will be ready by April 2013 and will begin Fiji cruises in October.

The newly built yacht will be named the and is being constructed along the lines of her sister ships with the same luxury outfit as all the other Siren Fleet yachts. At a length of 40m/130ft and a beam of 10m/33ft, she will host 16 divers in 8 a/c en-suite cabins along with providing all the Siren Fleet regular features such as camera stations, spacious dive deck, sun deck and outdoor dining can be expected.  And with a crew of 12 the S/Y Fiji Siren is set to be by far the most luxury boat in Fiji. read more »

(Dive Travel Business News - May 28, 2012) -- The latest initiatives in the turnaround strategy of Air Pacific, Fiji’s National Carrier, have been revealed, including a rebranding of the airline and a return to its 1958 name of ‘Fiji Airways.

The move is the latest in a series of initiatives that are part of a 360 degree review and restructure of the airline, which has seen the flag carrier reverse losses, improve its schedules and network, and make significant investments in new aircraft and its onboard product. read more »

(Dive Travel Business News - March 28, 2012) -- Just a few days away, the first Great Fiji Shark Count  will be launched. Throughout the month of April 2012,  and again in November, sharks, rays and turtles will be identified and counted over all the regions of Fiji.

Event organizers hope that tourists, school children, scientists and all people with an interest in the marine environment will take to the reefs with us to search for the Sharks of Fiji!  Easy to do, the Count itself can be done during a normal fishing, SCUBA diving or snorkel trip with a local operator or guide. Participants can do a single count, or take part as many times as they like during that month, and can cover different reefs. read more »

(Dive Travel Business - January 31, 2012) -- Diving is meant to be shared. To encourage positive Buddy relationships the Dancer Fleet is continuing its “Dive Buddy Week” promotions in 2012 on select Dancer Fleet departures. When one diver is booked on a dive buddy week at regular price, his or her dive buddy travels for ½ off the regular cruise price. Single divers booked during Dive Buddy Week receive a 25% per person discount.

The Dive Buddy Week Schedule for 2012 includes Komodo Island, Cocos Island, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Fiji, Bahamas and Belize.  Yachts and cruise start dates are as follows:

Komodo Dancer (Komodo): 12-MAR-2012, 05-JUN-2012
Wind Dancer (Cocos Island): 31-MAR-2012,  08-Dec-2012
Star Dancer ((Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea): 19-JUN-2012, 28-AUG-2012
Tropic Dancer (Palau):  08-JULY-2012, 23-SEPT-2012
Island Dancer (Fiji): 11-AUG-2012, 06-OCT-2012
Carib Dancer (Bahamas): 18-AUG-2012, 03-NOV-2012
Sun Dancer II (Belize): 08-SEPT-2012, 13-OCT-2012   read more »

(Dive Travel Business News - December 20, 2010) -- Air Pacific, Fiji's International Airline, the world’s friendliest airline, has been voted by the readers of Global Traveler magazine as the “Best Airline in the South Pacific” in the seventh annual award survey for 2010.  This is the third year in a row Air Pacific has been awarded this prestigious award by Global Traveler readers.

Global Traveler, a premier luxury travel magazine, is dedicated to the executive traveler.  The annual survey was created to tap into this readership of experienced travelers with prominent opinions of the business and luxury travel market resulting in an exclusive listing of the best in a variety of travel related categories. read more »

(Dive Travel Business News - Nov 11, 2010) -- Koro Sun Resort & Rainforest Spa on the unspoiled Fiji  island of Vanua Levu is offering a 7-night dive package (including 10 dives, accommodations and 3 meals per day) for US$1895 pp/d.o. with a group policy of 2 free on 10 paying guests.  The package rate, available now until Nov 20, 2010 includes:

* 7 nights in an Ocean view bure
* 5 days of 2 tank dives
* 3 gourmet meals per day (beverages other than coffee & tea are additional)
* Complimentary resort transfers to the airport & all non-motorized activities
* 30 min massage in our Rainforest Spa
Pricing is per person/double occupancy, VAT and HTT taxes included. read more »

(Dive Travel Business News - June 30, 2010) -- Air Pacific, Fiji's International Airline, the world’s friendliest airline, is offering a "Kids Fly Free*" fare, allowing parents to take the whole family to fabulous Fiji.

The offer is for flights to Fiji from Los Angeles August 1 – February 28 (Dec 15 – Jan 15 is blacked out).  The offer is good for one child or infant ticket with each adult round trip ticket purchased — round trip fares start at $1200 or so for 2 people (not too shabby).  Add-ons are available from other departure cities and, bonus, the child fare does not have to pay the add on.  To book, you must call the airline at 800-227-4446 before August 15th.

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(Dive Travel Business News - May 4, 2010) -- Fiji’s Bureau of Statistics’ latest report showed that a total of 4,199 U.S. passport holders visited Fiji in March, an 18.6 percent increase compared to March 2009's 3,539 total. Regional Director Ili Matatolu stated that this result showed cause for optimism for the U.S. market as it builds up its recovery from last year's challenges. She added that results for the first quarter of 2010 compared to last year also showed a 5.1 percent increase, but the real goal is to get back to 2008 levels in terms of its recovery marketing benchmarking. North America is Fiji’s third-largest market. For more information, visit Fiji Tourism website. 

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