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Tourism holds the greatest potential to lift Fiji’s growth rate, according to the Governor of its Reserve Bank, Sada Reddy*. Speaking on the future of Fiji’s economy, he noted “Tourism has picked up well following the global downturn … it is very encouraging to see three new airlines have started operations since December 2009 … this has linked Fiji to new markets and should boost future visitor arrivals”. 67,263 visitors arrived in Fiji in July 2010: a 12.6% increase on July 2009, and 14.8% higher than June 2010. Air transit for July 2010 showed an increase of 41.1% from July 2009, while cruise ship passenger numbers for July 2010 were 3,544.∞ Nadi International Airport services the vast majority of overseas flight arrivals and departures to Fiji. Qantas, Virgin Blue and Jetstar all fly directly into Nadi, along with Air China, Continental Airlines, Air Calin, Air New Guinea and Air New Zealand. Fiji’s own Air Pacific recently expanded its operations, adding Hong Kong to its list of destinations.

* Source: eTurboNews, Global Travel Industry News June 15, 2010
∞ Source: Fiji Islands Bureau of Statistics June 2010

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