Around 75,000 bookings, tourists are also booking in resorts and hotels outside Viti Levu – Hill

Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill says today is a huge day for tourism operators and it is outstanding to see around 75,000 bookings for the first couple of months.

While speaking in a press conference at Nadi Airport, Hill says if these 75,000 people spend an average of around $3,500, they are looking at over $255 million coming into the country.

He says this can happen if they stay the course and operate well throughout December and January.

Hill also reveals they are not only receiving family travellers but luxury and adventure travellers as well who are also making bookings in hotels and resorts outside Viti Levu.

Hill adds they have also launched their "Open For Happiness Campaign" yesterday featuring Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson whose generating a lot of interest

Meanwhile, Fiji Airports Acting CEO Isei Tudreu says today is an important day for them as they have been waiting for 20 months to welcome visitors to Fiji.