Tourism Fiji has reactivated its Tourism Action Group (TAG) to prepare for potential impacts of the escalating crisis in the Middle East on the country’s tourism sector.
Chief Executive Officer Dr Paresh Pant said the move is aimed at strengthening coordination and ensuring a unified response across the industry.
“In light of the deepening Middle East crisis, I convened key stakeholders to reactivate the Tourism Action Group to collectively scenario-plan across the short, medium and long term,” Dr Pant said.
He said the initiative will help ensure Fiji’s tourism sector responds with alignment, agility and a shared strategic vision.
The TAG is chaired by Damend Goundar and includes Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka, Fiji Airways Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Kamal Haer, Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association CEO Fantasha Lockington, Permanent Secretary for Tourism and Civil Aviation Salaseini Daunabuna, Permanent Secretary for Finance Shiri Goundar, FNPF Chief Investment Officer Naibuka Saune, and Dr Pant.
The Tourism Action Group has previously played a key role in guiding the industry through major disruptions, including natural disasters, political events and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials say its reactivation comes as Fiji looks to safeguard its tourism sector against global uncertainties and maintain momentum in the industry’s recovery.
