Rosie Holidays Fiji managing director Tony Whitton has commended the organisers of the George ‘Fiji’ Veikoso Homecoming Concert as the two-day concert added a significant economic benefit, with an estimated $1million injected into the economy.
Mr Whitton said they were amazed by the professionalism of the organisers, as they not only inspired many who had attended the concert, but also noticed an inflow of visitors who came in from Australia, New Zealand, Samoa and Vanuatu.
“Not only did it provide a delight for the community, there was also a very obvious economic benefit,” Mr Whitton said.
“It had a very significant economic benefit to our visitor arrival numbers, and the injection into the economy in terms of what this concert provided, especially the subsidiary services such as VIP, stage set-up, the lighting, security, at least $1million has been injected into the economy.
“As a business, we commend George ‘Fiji’ Veikoso to have the vision to really set this concert up.”
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica said the concert was inspiring and emotional, a “performance for the ages”.
“For those of us who were fortunate to attend the George ‘Fiji’ Home Coming concert, it was an emotional, inspirational and uplifting experience,” Mr Kamikamica said.
“My Tailevu did not disappoint.
“He sang for 90 minutes straight.
“So proud of George Veikoso and what he has achieved.
“May his music and talent inspire us all.”
He said the musical extravaganza was also a great showcase of Pacific Islands talent.
“The concert also showcased Pacific talent and showcased Pasifika talent to the world.”
