Thirty-nine Kiwi Matai agents explored Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands, Coral Coast, Yasawa Islands, and Savusavu on Tourism Fiji’s recent Matai famils, supported by Fiji Airways.
The NTO says agent feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with Fiji surprising them ‘in the most beautiful way’.
Envoyage’s Melissa Dodson, who visited Savusavu, calls it a ‘surprise and a delight,’ while Jacqui Williamson from The Travel Brokers says Savusavu feels like stepping back in time ‘to a pace of life that instantly relaxes you’.
A highlight of the Yasawas, says 360edge’s Aniela Edmon, was the incredible showcase of Fiji’s diversity—from dining to unforgettable experiences like swimming with sharks. Agents also raved about the Mamanuca Islands, with NZTB’s Tina Arthur noting that selling Fiji beyond Denarau will now be much easier.
“By experiencing the resorts, activities and, most importantly, the warmth of the Fijian people, our agents can share their own experiences and recommend Fiji with confidence to their clients,” says Tourism Fiji trade partnership manager for New Zealand James Leslie, who adds that there is no substitute for experiencing Fiji firsthand. Tourism Fiji runs these famils twice a year and registered Matai agents can apply. See HERE.
. . . Highlights
1. TTB’s Jacqui Williamson is pictured with Kirsty Latham from TMG at Namale Resort and Spa. 2. (l-r) Flight Centre Dunedin’s Liv Earl, EJ Sewell from Helloworld St Heliers, Travel Culture’s Annelies Anderson and Martina Best from Flight Centre Nelson on a Sigatoka River Safari. 3. Fine Travel’s Jennie Ready at Koro Sun. 4. Visiting a local village are (l-r) Shore Travel’s Rinku Singh, Martina Best from Flight Centre Nelson and EJ Sewell from Helloworld St Heliers. 5. Enjoying the floating Seventh Heaven platform is Jo Peterson and Melissa Dodson, both from Envoyage. 6. On board Blue Lagoon Cruises’ Sabre are (l-r) Flight Centre Albany’s Jade Parkin and NZTB’s Claudia Moir and Colleen Tyree.
