Becoming a member of the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association comes with many benefits for tourism businesses.
Benefits of Joining FHTA
1. Advocacy and Representation:
– Address member views on issues and challenges with relevant agencies, government bodies, and forums.
– Improve business processes through dialogue, meetings, submissions, lobbying, and policy recommendations.
2. Training and Development:
– Provide information on and facilitate access to valuable industry training programs.
– Collaborate with training institutions, local and international providers, and partners to offer diverse training options.
3. Industry Updates:
– Share regular updates through our website, social media platforms, and email newsletters.
– Post daily weather news and keep members informed about upcoming events, activities, exhibitions, and shows.
4. Weather Alerts:
– Provide consistent weather updates during cyclones and adverse weather conditions.
5. Industry Consultation:
– Facilitate understanding of the Fiji tourism industry through consultation and ongoing dialogue with local and international bodies.
6. Visa and Immigration Support:
– Issue endorsement letters for work visas required by Immigration authorities.
– Immigration Service: Assist members in obtaining work permits and investor permits for a fee. This includes comprehensive support from documentation vetting through to the issuance of the permit, exclusively for our members.
7. International Relations:
– Maintain relationships with embassies, consulates, and high commissions to support members’ international guest needs.
8. Legal and HR Assistance:
– Offer HR/IR clarifications and legal interpretations through access to legal counsel.
9. Industry Sub-Committees:
– Engage with sub-committees on:
– Marketing
– Policy & Legal
– Dive
– HR/IR
– Environment
– FRCS
– Marine Operators
– Proprietary Rights
– Surf
– Domestic Transport
– Membership
– Building Committee
– Stay informed about industry issues and update members accordingly.
10. Networking and Best Practices:
– Facilitate membership networking opportunities and industry best practice updates through events such as the annual HOTEC Tradeshow, FCEF Council activities, and other forums.
11. Code of Practices and Ethics:
– Promote the Association’s Code of Practices and Ethics.
– Explore the introduction of additional codes of practice, such as safe food handling.
Responsibilities of the Association
- Advocacy: Protect and promote the interests of members in accommodation, dive, marine, and related businesses within the tourism industry.
- Standards: Maintain and enhance standards within the tourism industry.
- Service Improvement: Improve service quality provided by Association members.
- Political Neutrality: Act as a non-political entity.
- Skill Development: Enhance skills and knowledge of member employees at all levels through training.
Use our Application Forms to apply.