Tourism operators hope to cash in on Fiji dollar devaluation

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Updated April 17, 2009 15:52:05

Even before this week's events in Fiji, tourism operators in Australia were advertising heavily discounted deals in an attempt to attract people to the Pacific state. Tourism is the lifeblood of Fiji's economy, contributing 20% of the country's GDP and providing 10,000 jobs. This is certain to continue with even greater incentives likely to be on offer boosted by this weeks 20% devaluation of the local currency.


Presenter Michael Cavanagh

Speakers: Tour Company Fiji Specialist Holidays spokesman Roger Wellings, South Pacific dot travel Chief Executive Tony Everitt

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