Cruise tourism boom in Fiji
A report in the Fiji Times says that the tourist town of Nadi is bracing itself for significant economic benefits following the arrival of the first cruise vessel at Port Denarau recently.
The Nadi Chamber of Commerce is adamant the arrival of Pacific Dawn at Port Denarau is an indication of further future dockings.
Chamber president Doctor Ram Raju said despite missing out on the opportunities presented by the arrival of Pacific Dawn, they were making arrangements for more passengers to travel into the town when the next vessel docked.
Pacific Dawn, Australia’s largest superliner, berthed off the coast of Denarau Island with about 2000 passengers travelling to the mainland for a range of cultural activities and tours.
After being welcomed by the Port Denarau Committee, passengers were whisked away on buses for booked tours to sights such as the Garden of the Sleeping Giant and Viseisei Village.
The majority of visitors preferred to relax and enjoy the hospitality of staff of the facilities at Port Denarau.
And while a small number of passengers travelled into Nadi Town for shopping, the chamber has already set in motion plans to guarantee the township more returns when more cruise vessels visit in the future.
Dr Raju said another cruise vessel was scheduled to berth on July 5 with 2000 passengers.
Dr Raju said they were currently in the process of creating a program that would attract passengers to the town.
He said the chamber had called on its members to make suggestions on ways to assist with the program for passengers on the next cruise vessel.
Nadi Mayor Timoci Koroiqica said the arrival of Pacific Dawn at Port Denarau was a huge boost for tourism in Nadi and they would support any initiative that would bring economic returns for the town.
A Report by The Mola from the Fiji Times
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