Natural Disaster

Tourism Ministry’s swift response to cyclone prep

November 14, 2023 9:48 pm

Port Denarau Marina [Source: Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association/Facebook]

The majority of tourists in the Mamanuca and Yasawa groups have been safely repatriated to the mainland.

The Ministry of Tourism says since Friday, a number of advisories have been issued to operators, including eight weather emergency preparedness reminders.

In a statement it says by yesterday guests were moved across, allowing vessels enough time to be moved into the cyclone bolt holes.

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This was coordinated by the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association and Port Denarau Marina.

Current room inventory is around 40%–50% in the north and south coast, 60–70 percent in Coral Coast and Nadi area, and 80–90 percent in Denarau.

The Tourism Response Team has also been re-activated, consisting of key government and industry stakeholders to coordinate communications.