Fiji’s Tourism industry has been largely unaffected by the recent flooding

20th of January 2009

PRESS RELEASE

Tourism Fiji in collaboration with key industry partners including the Fiji Islands Hotel and Tourism Association (FIHTA), Society of Fiji Travel Associates (SOFTA) and Air Pacific confirmed that the necessary infrastructure, facilities and equipment to operate Fiji’s Tourism industry has been largely unaffected by the recent flooding with only minor damage reported by member Hotels, Resorts, Transport, Transfer and Cruise Operators, and International and Domestic airlines.

The industry is unified in its efforts and working hard to reassure visitor’s considering travel to Fiji to take advantage of Fiji’s tropical climate, excellent deals and of course to enjoy Fiji’s biggest asset – it’s warm, friendly people.

Key strategies to lure visitors to our shores include wide ranging familiarization visits commencing early next week to key tourism areas by prominent Travel Wholesalers, Travel Agents and Trade Press to demonstrate first hand the experiences Fiji has to offer. This will be followed up by great value holiday deals initially in the key source markets of Australia and New Zealand driven by Tourism Fiji and its partners.


In a meeting with the Minister for Tourism on Monday, the Minister reinforced his support for the industry and assured stakeholders that Government will facilitate road upgrading and other necessary infrastructure works to key Tourism areas as a priority. Government recognizes the resilience of the Tourism industry, its ability to quickly facilitate economic recovery, and its widespread importance to the local community.


The private sector continues to invest heavily in the industry with new hotel developments coming on line this year and new routes being opened up by Air Pacific.

Fiji’s Tourism Industry offers a wide range of Holiday experiences for local and international tourists, and support to Fiji’s tourism industry is critical to generate important foreign exchange enabling assistance to areas that have sustained damage by flooding.

The Tourism industry acknowledges and thanks the support offered by Government and global industry partners and will continue to cooperate closely with key stakeholders to achieve targeted visitor arrivals. The industry also realizes the importance of working with the media and seeks their support in the recovery process.

For further information please contact:

Mr Josefa Tuamoto
Chief Executive Officer
Tourism Fiji
Phone: 6722433

Fiji’s Tourism industry has been largely unaffected by the recent flooding

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Diwali Is An Excuse For Spa Rituals From India - SustainLane

by Reenita M.

Diwali, India’s Festival Of Light , is the largest and most important holiday for the global Indian community. Considered to be the Indian new year, it is a time when the entire family gets together to participate in wellness traditions and festivities that hark back to the days of ancient India.

Diwali, India’s Festival Of Light , is the largest and most important holiday for the global Indian community. Considered to be the Indian new year, it is a time when the entire family gets together to participate in wellness traditions and festivities that hark back to the days of ancient India.

A Holiday That Celebrates Health & Purity of the Soul

Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, celebrates Dhanwantari, the Ayurvedic Physician of the Gods. On this day, Indians indulge in Ayurvedic treatments to detoxify their mind and body. After waking up early in the morning to have a fragrant oil bath traditional Indians will rub their bodies with ubtan, a cleansing paste. of sandalwood turmeric and other herbs. They also spring clean the entire household for the impending visit of Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity who will visit on the third (the main) day of the Diwali.

Indians take the concept of health and wealth very seriously making it an essential precursor to success. The idea behind the Dhanteras tradition is that each of us must first cleanse our inner beings of last year’s impurities, if we are to invite prosperity into our lives over the course of the coming year.

Cleansing Your Inner Being This Diwali With A Home Spa Ritual

If you would like to indulge in DIY Ayurvedic self care this Diwali, then here is a simple spa routine that you can try at home.

Oil Your Entire Body With Sesame Oil

Sesame Oil is the most commonly used Ayurvedic oil. Wonderful for drawing out impurities through the skin, it is used for most Ayurvedic oil application. Rub about half a cup of sesame oil all over your body. Use circular movements on the joints and long, sweeping movements on the extremities. Don’t be afraid to use plenty of oil, Ayurveda believes that a well oiled body is essential for an ultimately happy soul. Sit in a bath tub or shower stall, with a magazine for about 10- 15 minutes letting the oil soak in. If you can run a hot shower for a few minutes to create some steam, it will help to open up your pores and allow the skin to absorb the oil.

Rub Your Body With An ‘Ubtan’ Cleansing Paste

Prepare a herbal cleansing paste of 1/2 cup gram flour, 3 teaspoons of turmeric and a few drops of sandalwood essential oil. Rub the paste all over your body in vigorous circular movements allowing it to ‘dry’ into your skin as far as possible. Then wash off. The ubtan will remove excess oil without drying your skin.

While most Indians follow this routine during Diwali, you might find that it feels so good that you will want to do it every day of the year!

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Contributed by Reenita Malhotra Hora. Exerpted from her post at FeelGoodStyle. Check out more of her writing about Indian culture and Ayurveda at www.reenita.com.

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Lalati Resort & Spa

Lalati Resort & Spa is located at the opening of the Malamu Bay on the remote island of Beqa in Fiji. Noted particularly for spectacular scuba diving in Beqa Lagoon, Lalati also introduces a brand new health spa, an infinity pool, gym, and media room.

Carefully cut out of rainforest, the property has ten acres of sand beaches and seven bures. Lalati has been designed with an environmentally protective waste retrieval system that honours the local habitat and pristine Malamu Bay.

As one of Fiji's most intimate resorts Lalati, offers 'barefoot elegance', the perfect venue for a wedding or honeymoon.

Contact Details:

Address: PO Box 166, Deuba, Fiji Islands
Ph: (679) 347 2033
Fax: (679) 347 2034
Email: lalati@connect.com.fj
Website: www.lalati-fiji.com

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The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa Fiji Spas

The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa opened in the first half of 2006. Formerly the Fijian Royal Denarau, the hotel received a major upgrade and is now operated by the Internationally acclaimed Accor Hotel group as The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa. The resort has a dedicated spa in its own setting, for a total escape to relaxation.

The Spa at The Westin Denarau

Rejuvenate and relax at their own " Heavenly Spa ", a 1350 square meter tropical garden with stylishly designed treatment bures built in the Fijian style. Let your senses be carried away by this luxurious setting, and enjoy a full range of beauty treatments and massage. There is also a fitness centre. Gift vouchers in a variety of denominations may be purchased for individual treatments, spa, or bridal packages.

Spa Treatments

The Heavenly Spa uses two main product lines combining earth and ocean - ' Pure Fiji ' for body treatments, and ' Thalgo ' for facial treatments. The famous Pure Fiji products draw on essences and oils from coconut and tropical flowers, while Thalgo, founded in 1968, bases its products on marine extracts. Products are also available for purchase in custom gift packs, allowing guests the opportunity to take home a sample of the Heavenly Spa magic!

Spas of the Fiji Islands

The definition of a spa arises from a place with natural healing waters, such as mineral springs, hot springs and the like. Historically spas were often defined as a destination for those seeking cures for ailments, as the natural spa water was hailed for its therapeutic purposes. Most definitions seem to agree that a spa is where there is a natural water source - either for drinking or bathing - that has health-generating properties. As time went by, people came to appreciate the benefit of relaxation and viewed a spa as a place to rest, reflect, and regenerate the spirit.

In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the growth of resort spas around the world. These are not necessarily locations of naturally occurring mineral springs, though some are, but as places where one may luxuriate in a relaxing environment, enjoy a massage, and be pampered. From facials to body and skin treatments, aromatherapy, scrubs and wraps, manicures and pedicures, saunas and dip pools, the guest can be sure to find a tropical spa retreat is a place to luxuriate.

"If you have a really busy and stimulating stressful life, the only way that you can keep that going is through relaxation"

Spas in the Fiji Islands
And what better place than in the tropical Fiji islands, where one can be surrounded by the warmth of a light tropical breeze, the scent of tropical flowers, the relaxing sound of the ocean gently caressing a sandy beach. It is no wonder that today the Fiji Spa is becoming more and more popular. From the large international style hotels, to the island resorts, it is now quite easy to find a Fiji Spa destination. Fiji has many naturally occurring water sources, and the clear spring water is being bottled and marketed world-wide, such as the well-known ' Fiji Water '.

Fiji Spa Destinations for Honeymooners

Many of the Fiji Spa Resorts and Hotels offer special packages for couples who are either on their honeymoon or who are coming to Fiji for their wedding in this tropical paradise. Special facials and hair treatments for the big day, special Fiji Spa Product gift packs, or relaxing his and hers massages on the beach so that you may both enjoy a relaxing start to your new life together.

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