Written By : SUN FIJI NEWSROOM. The board of directors spearheading upgrading and developing the country’s prime tourism entry and departure point, Nadi International Airport, has been reappointed.
Chairman Rick Rickman, and directors Pio Tikoduadua, and Samuela Tamani were reappointed to the Airports Fiji Limited (AFL) board for a further three years from 2010.
Greg Lawlor, who rounds out the AFL board, was appointed in 2009, also for a three year period.
Mr Rickman said that he and his directors were appreciative of Government for their support.
This was in ensuring that plans to upgrade Nadi and Nausori Airports as well as the restructuring of AFL would continue as planned.
He said that AFL “has grown from strength to strength for the past three years both financially and operationally.
It is a reflection of the dedication and professionalism of our management, staff and the Board,” said Mr Rickman.
Mr Rickman said the board “fully understands the importance of Nadi International for the well-being of the tourism industry as well as the overall economy”.
It would continue to explore ways to improve services and facilities to maximize returns to benefit the country.
Source: Airports Fiji Limited.