Team seeks blessings
A TRADITIONAL i-sevusevu to seek a blessing from the Momo Na Tui Nadi, Ratu Vuniani Navuniuci, ahead of the commencement of the Fijian Tourism Expo (FTE) was presented by a small delegation led by Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill in April.
A statement from Tourism Fiji said the three-day annual expo played a key role in providing a platform for international buyers to directly meet and do business with local suppliers.
The event is especially important as more countries began to resume travel and Fiji actively competed in the tourism sector to attract more visitors to the shores in 2022.
The Turaga ni koro of Narewa, Samuela Tuidraki, said the isevusevu which was presented showed the great level of respect and value which Tourism Fiji had for the Vanua in asking for their blessing for their event.
“We really appreciate that and are grateful because we know such events also bring more visitors to Fiji and helps our tourism industry as well, so this is also a blessing for us and our people,” he said.
Annually, the i-sevusevu was stated to always been presented to the Momo Tui Nadi ahead of the expo as Tourism Fiji CEO, Brent Hill said it was a special day indeed.
“As we sat with the Momo Na Tui Nadi to ask for his blessing upon our event, we were happy to hear his support and vision for our premier event,” said Mr Hill.
“As Fiji continues to welcome more visitors and tourists back into the country, its events such as FTE that help our partners better market Fiji.”
The event is expected to welcome 87 exhibitors, seven international media and 86 international buyers.
The FTE expo will be held at the Denarau Island Conference
Centre at the Sheraton Fiji Resort & Spa from May 11- 13.