Japan has joined a growing list of countries that have eased their travel restrictions to Fiji.
Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill said the recent announcement by the Japanese Government to ease their COVID-19 border controls from March 1 meant travellers to both countries would not have to undergo mandatory quarantine.
“This is an important milestone for tourism in Fiji and a welcome step towards the long-awaited recovery of the Japanese market. With the resumption of Fiji Airways’ direct flights expected in May, Fiji will again be at the doorstep of Japanese travellers perfectly placed to celebrate Golden Week,” he said.
Mr Hill said this was also a testament to the success of the industry’s Care Fiji Commitment (CFC).
“We are proud of the Care Fiji Commitment, a WHO-approved standard of best practice health and safety measures for travel in a post-COVID world.
“All CFC approved businesses have a dedicated wellness ambassador who is responsible for rolling out these enhanced health and safety measures across the business and keeping everybody safe, and this has worked well since reopening to international tourists in December.
“We have made all possible preparations to ensure that the people of Japan can enjoy a safe and secure trip.
“We look forward to welcoming you all again.”
According to Tourism Fiji, the Japanese Government announced that Fiji was no longer a designated country and therefore travellers from Japan to Fiji would be able to spend their time in Fiji without quarantine measures both after entering Fiji and after returning to Japan if they have received their booster vaccine.
