More Fiji sanctions will be disastrous
A report in the Fiji Times today says that any further sanctions or travel advisories will be disastrous for Fiji.
University of the South Pacific economist Professor Biman Prasad said tourism numbers were already down and that would have a terrible impact, adding, “Tourism numbers from Australia and New Zealand would be affected as Australia had already indicated it would support actions by New Zealand.”
“I think the tourism industry will face even bigger challenges now to bring back tourists from New Zealand and Australia”.
Another Economist, Doctor Satish Chand said the economic fallout from the expulsion of Michael Green could be significant, saying, the decision could have ramifications on the growth of international merchandise trade and tourist arrivals, and the acceptance of the interim regime by the international community.
The challenge for Fiji was in containing the fallout, Dr Chand said.
“Our diplomats need to work harder in improving relations with Australia, New Zealand, and the United States of America.”
“Fortunately, the European Union has refrained from commenting and thus could act as a broker between Fiji and its near neighbors,” said Dr Chand.
“We must acknowledge that the relationship between Fiji and New Zealand runs a lot deeper than between the two administrations.”
“It is time for the leaders to take a cold shower and rethink the effects of their actions on the population at large.””Tourism is the only hope for a quick rebound in the economy.”
“We simply cannot afford to see this industry wither any more,” Dr Chand said.
Fiji Islands Hotel and Tourism Association president Dixon Seeto said any sanctions and other measures to hamper trade would affect the economy, adding that 60 per cent of visitors to Fiji were from Australia and New Zealand.
Report by The Mole
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