Fiji has recorded the highest number of tourists ever for the month of April with 44,996 visitors compared to last year April record of 39,302.
This was revealed by the Tourism Minister Aiyaz Saiyed-Khaiyum at a press conference yesterday.
Saiyed-Khaiyum said that the increase is good news as this has never been recorded for the month of April, and the last highest number of visitors recorded in the country was in 2006 and this year’s record has surpassed it.
Saiyed-Khaiyum said the government will continue to invest in the main tourist countries Australia and New Zealand.
He said the countries that have recorded a growth are Australia by 19.6%, New Zealand by 11.2% and the US by 26.2%.
Other countries included are China, India and Taiwan.
Increase in tourist arrivals
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