Fiji Aims to Attract Israeli Tourists with Dedicated Campaign
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Fiji is launching a campaign to attract Israeli tourists, aiming to increase visitor numbers from a current low of around 600 annually to 3,000 within three years. Ambassador Jesoni Vitusagavulu highlighted tourism's economic importance and Fiji's efforts to diversify its market beyond traditional sources like Australia and New Zealand. While travel is lengthy and costly, Fiji offers natural beauty and cultural experiences, with potential future investments in kosher facilities to cater to the small but growing Israeli interest.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Fiji is launching a campaign to attract Israeli tourists, according to its ambassador to Israel.
- The country aims to increase Israeli visitors from under 1,000 annually to 3,000 within three years.
- Tourism is a vital economic sector for Fiji, contributing 40% to its Gross Tourism Product.
- Fiji seeks to diversify its tourism market, with Israel being a key focus for future growth.
- Travel to Fiji from Israel is long, approximately 24 hours, and estimated to cost US$4,000-US$6,000 for 10 days.
- Future investments in kosher dining options are being considered for the small Jewish community.
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