Tourism Fiji Chief Executive, Brent Hill, says it is a big day for the country as the international border reopens.

Hill says a lot of work has been carried out to prepare and re-open the country to international visitors.

He adds they have had 75,000 bookings so far, which is a good indication.

[Tourism Fiji Chief Executive, Brent Hill]

“If those 75,000people spend the average that we expect in Fiji around three and a half thousand dollars , that’s $255 million so if we can stay the course, operate really well through December and January that’s the kind of money that can come into our economy.”

The Tourism Fiji CEO adds there have also been bookings for Vanua Levu, Taveuni and Mamanucas.

“The business that have got ready and have opened to guest are being rewarded by getting bookings and I think another thing that is exciting is that it’s not just the family traveler. We are getting some really strong luxury travels as well and we getting adventure travel and so we are really maximizing that tourist who are coming here so that’s really exciting for us.”

He says they have also launched “Open for Happiness” campaign with Rebel Wilson.

[Rebel Wilson]

Airports Fiji Limited Chief Executive, Isei Tudreu, says they are prepared to meet their first visitors today.

He also acknowledged the staff of Airport Fiji Limited on the work carried out behind the scenes to welcome the first guests.