February
2006
The Travel Bug - Issue 12
Fiji's Pacific Blue Wings
On
With just over a year since beginning its
operations in Fiji, Pacific Blue's capacity for its Fiji routes has doubled. In a PACNEWS report, Virgin
Blue's Head of Commercial- International, Karam Chand said that that Pacific Blue
airline has doubled its capacity to and from Fiji in
just over a year of operations. "Pacific Blue has had a remarkable impact on the Fiji tourism industry," Mr
Chand said.
PACNEWS reported that following the entry of
Pacific Blue, the Brisbane - Nadi market has grown by 58 percent and Melbourne - Nadi by 39 percent. "The
largest market segment, Sydney - Nadi, has grown by 16 percent since Pacific Blue entered the market only
three months ago." "The release of the results came as Pacific Blue announced the appointment of Air Fiji as
its General Sales Agent in Fiji," Mr Chand said in the report. "We're extremely pleased that Air Fiji has
agreed to work with us as our General Sales Agent in Fiji". "Fiji is one of our most important international
markets and we are pleased to be able to expand our commitment to this market through our association with
such a high profile partner".
The report stated that Air Fiji CEO, Sialeni
Vuetaki welcomed the new arrangements. "Air Fiji is very pleased to be associated with a world renowned
airline," he said. "The opportunity to represent Pacific Blue in Fiji has come at a time when Air Fiji has
begun spreading its services to the Pacific region". Mr Chand said that with Air Fiji offices located all
over Fiji, they would be able to transport international visitors to Fiji behind the traditional gateway
airports. (Source: Fiji Times 23/12/2005)
South Pacific Village - PATA Travel Mart
2006
The South Pacific Tourism Organisation is in
the process of planning and coordinating another South Pacific Village presence at the PATA Travel Mart 2006,
which is scheduled for Hong Kong between 12th and 15th September 2006. Based on a understanding between PATA
and SPTO, as total space of 54 square meters have been pre-allocated for the South Pacific Village and this
is based on the region’s participation at the PTM 2005 in Kuala Lumpur.
Under SPTO, the cost of the space allocated
for the Pacific Village is offered at PATA member’s rate and in addition, there is a 5% loyalty discount
currently offered, which is valid only until end of March. Therefore, SPTO would like to request member
countries for their interests and confirmation to participate at PTM 2006 before Friday 24th February 2006.
This deadline of 24th February will also enable SPTO to negotiate a larger space should there be more
interests from members to participate at this year’s PTM 2005. As clearly stated by PATA, the current
allocated space of 54 square meters only caters for 7 sellers (6 compnaies/NTOs and
SPTO).
There will be six sets of appointments with
buyers. Therefore, SPTO would appreciate early confirmation of interests so that all the necessary
arrangements and negotiations can be done on time to capitalize of the special rates and discounts. [If you
are interested to participate at the PTM 2006 and be part of the South Pacific Village or require further
information on the planning of the event, please contact Marketing Coordinator, Andrew Nihopara, Phone: (679)
330 4177 Fax: (679) 330 1995 Email: anihopara(at)spto.org)
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