Maintain "safe" tourism image

The Fiji Visitors Bureau believes that the terrorist threats in the United Kingdom last week and the very strict restrictions imposed on the travelling public would not have much effect on tourism in Fiji.

The Bureau has, however, called on everyone to ensure that Fiji maintained its image as being one of the safest and friendliest destinations around the world.

While the Bureau said Fiji would enjoy some benefits from the threats and increased security measures in the United States and UK, it would not be very significant.

The Bureau said that "while 10% of travellers have opted to adopt a 'wait and see' approach, 90% of travellers are still determined to travel despite the security measures and threats. .... It seems that people have accepted the fact that terrorism is part of everyday life now."

The Bureau added that the only thing the local industry could do was to continue to portray Fiji as one of the safest and best destinations.

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