The most attractive tourism packages can only be put out when all stakeholders take a hard look at all the costs - Lockington

The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association says all stakeholders in the tourism sector need to work together to ensure that Fiji puts out the most attractive packages for tourists.

CEO Fantasha Lockington says the 25% tax in the tourism industry, issues like the $200 Departure Tax, cost of air fares, food and beverages all have to be looked at.

Lockington says the tourism operators are also looking at all options available but all workers from the industry from 2019 are unlikely to return to work.

She also says that the next 3 months will be critical and we have to get prepared for what is needed if the border controls are progressively lifted.