Suva, Fiji: Major plans are underway to transform Suva - Fiji's capital - into a metropolitan hub unmatched with any other in the South Pacific.

Players behind the project “Destination Suva” include the Suva Chamber of Commerce, Ministry of Finance and Tourism officials and the Fiji Police, as the push for more tourist dollar escalates.

Main points outlined in the group’s first meeting this past week include:

•    International flights through Air Pacific and Pacific Blue from Australia and New Zealand to fly directly in to Nausori.

•    Upgrade of the Thurston Gardens recreation park.

•    Police and security officers to escort passengers of visiting cruise ships around the city.

•    Installation of CCTV cameras around Suva, which would cost around $700,000.

•    Enforcement of new anti-litter laws.

•    Upgrade of public washrooms and toilets.

The plans come amidst recent capital infrastructure growth in the Capital with the inclusion of the impressive Tappoo City building, nearby MHCC and the Damodar/Village Six complexes.

The Reddy Group’s Tanoa Hotels have also announced they will be constructing a major Conference Centre next to the Tanoa Plaza on Gordon Street.

The Accor Group, who recently took over the Tradewinds hotel in Lami, have transformed it into a classy Novotel hotel and Conference Centre of international standard.