Para celebrar el Día Internacional de la Felicidad, Turismo de Fiyi ha lanzado una nueva campaña en la que se explica por qué los fiyianos figuran sistemáticamente entre las personas más felices de la Tierra. Según la Dra. Lila Landowski, neurocientífica, tanto los habitantes como los visitantes de Fiyi experimentan niveles elevados de sustancias neuroquímicas reguladoras del estado de ánimo que contribuyen a aumentar la sensación de bienestar y alegría.

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Tourism Fiji has unveiled a new campaign to understand why Fijians are considered among the happiest people in the world. This initiative, launched in line with the International Day of Happiness, seeks to delve deeper into the scientific and cultural aspects influencing the well-being of Fiji's inhabitants. According to neuroscientist Dr. Lila Landowski, both locals and visitors in Fiji experience elevated levels of neurochemicals like oxytocin, which are known to enhance happiness by reducing stress hormones such as cortisol.

Nowaka Village, a community not often frequented by tourists, exemplifies the joy associated with Fijian life. Approximately 60% of Fiji's population resides in villages where deep social connections contribute to happiness. Srishti Narayan, Chief Marketing Officer at Tourism Fiji, noted a shift in tourist preferences post-pandemic towards more authentic and meaningful travel experiences. The campaign aims to highlight Fiji's natural community connections, vibrant culture, fresh cuisine, and the innate joy of its people.

As Fiji approaches its peak tourist season, there's optimism that this campaign will boost visitor numbers to the nation’s hotels, resorts, and attractions, economically benefiting the country. Tourism is a critical part of Fiji’s economy, employing over a third of its population. Beyond beaches and accommodations, the hospitality and warmth of the Fijian people, which are integral to their happiness, are expected to draw more global tourists.



La ciencia que hay detrás de las sonrisas de Fiyi, en una nueva campaña turística

La aldea de Nowaka, en Fiyi, es un lugar especial. Todo el mundo parece muy feliz aquí. A sólo media hora en coche del principal aeropuerto internacional del país, en Nandi, este no es un lado de Fiyi que la mayoría de los turistas lleguen a ver. Pero cuando llegas aquí como visitante, te sientes bienvenido al instante. Alrededor del 60% de la población de Fiyi sigue viviendo en aldeas como ésta, y varios estudios han descubierto que la vida en las aldeas juega un papel importante en la razón por la que los fiyianos se cuentan entre las personas más felices del planeta. Creo que una de las grandes cosas en términos de por qué son un pueblo tan feliz es debido a la conexión social. Ahora, en una nueva campaña, el máximo organismo turístico de Fiyi se ha asociado con la destacada neurocientífica Dra. Lila Landosky para investigar más a fondo la ciencia que se esconde tras las sonrisas fiyianas. Cuando nos relacionamos con gente que nos gusta y con la que disfrutamos, estamos liberando cosas como la oxitocina. Una de las cosas realmente importantes que hace es que tiene este efecto en la reducción de cortisol, por lo que la reducción de nuestra hormona del estrés. La felicidad en Fiji no es superficial. Srishti Narayan es Directora de Marketing de Turismo de Fiyi. Lo que notamos después de COVID es que la gente buscaba otro tipo de vacaciones. Querían más autenticidad, unas vacaciones más significativas. Querían conectar más con la cultura local. En Fiyi, hay conexiones comunitarias naturales. Hay una profunda conexión con la naturaleza. Tenemos una comida increíble y sabores frescos y vibrantes. Fiyi se prepara para el comienzo de su temporada turística alta, hay esperanzas de que esta nueva campaña ayude a atraer un número récord de felices veraneantes a los hoteles, complejos turísticos, restaurantes y atracciones del país, que en conjunto emplean a más de un tercio de la población de Fiyi. Los fiyianos son geniales con los niños. Les quieren de verdad. Realmente quieren mantenerlos activos y felices durante sus vacaciones, y eso lo hace mucho más fácil como padre. Hermosas playas, gente cálida y amable. Una de las grandes cosas de estar en Fiji y estar constantemente rodeado de gente feliz es que te desestresa. Cuando otras personas sonríen, tú les devuelves la sonrisa. No puedes evitarlo. Es contagioso. Cuando vienes a una comunidad como esta, no necesitas un libro de ciencia o un científico para decirte que este es el verdadero significado de la felicidad, y nada lo dice más que uno, dos, tres... ¡Bula! ¿Por qué crees que la gente de Fiyi es tan feliz? Porque nos gustamos, nos queremos, y permanecemos juntos. ¿De dónde crees que viene eso? De nuestros corazones. La felicidad aquí es en realidad el resultado de una cultura que se basa en las cosas que sabemos, basado en la ciencia, traer la verdadera felicidad. Así que creo que es cierto de la experiencia que la mayoría de nuestros visitantes nos dicen que tienen aquí.

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