00:00Big changes are happening across Fiji's tourism industry, with several major appointments announced this week,
00:06including familiar faces returning to key leadership roles.
00:10Tonight, we take a look at the people helping shape the future of Fiji tourism, both locally and internationally.
00:18Tourism Fiji has officially welcomed Proud Miranda back to the Vuvale as communications manager for the United States market.
00:26Proud previously worked with Tourism Fiji before joining Fiji Airways as marketing and promotion specialist
00:33and also brings nearly a decade of experience with the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
00:38For more on this story, we cross now to Micah in the field.
00:42For thanks, these latest appointments come at an important time for Fiji tourism,
00:47as visitor numbers continue to grow across key international markets.
00:51Industry insiders say Proud Miranda's return brings valuable international experience
00:57and strong tourism marketing knowledge back into the Tourism Fiji team,
01:02particularly for the growing North American market.
01:05And in another major development, Marriott International has appointed Regina Kumar
01:10as Market Director of Human Resources for its Fiji hotel portfolio.
01:15Based at the Sheraton Fiji Gulf and Beach Resort, Regina brings more than 25 years of experience
01:22across Marriott properties in Fiji, most recently serving at Fiji Marriott Resort, Momi Bay.
01:28Industry observers say the appointment reflects growing confidence in experienced local leadership
01:34within Fiji's hospitality sector.
01:37Meanwhile, Tourism Fiji has also appointed James Leslie
01:41as the new Trade Partnership Manager for New Zealand, based in Auckland.
01:46James joins the organization, following roles with both Air Canada and Air New Zealand,
01:52bringing extensive airline and tourism industry experience.
01:56Thank you, Micah.
01:57With international tourism continuing to expand,
02:01these new appointments highlight Fiji's ongoing focus on strengthening global partnerships,
02:07visitor growth, and local leadership development.
02:17The program now has been discussed for its course.
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