Category: Letter from CEO

FHTA, 14 January 2022 – Our borders have been open for over six weeks now and while we have seen some lows, we can attest to the wonderful affirmative stories

FHTA, 23 December 2021 – “Vakavinavinaka” or being grateful is said to make you more optimistic, improve your mood and even lower rates of stress and depression.This might be a

FHTA, 16 December 2021 – Seasonality has always been a key component of life in the Isles of Fiji (and the Pacific!) We have specific seasons for fruits and vegetables,

FHTA, 09 December 2021 – Often referred to as the Fourth Estate, the media are often considered the watchdogs of society. Their purpose is to provide (correct) information on current

FHTA, 02 December 2021 – After 20 long months, Fiji is now finally open. Cautiously perhaps, but open nonetheless. International visitors from Travel Partner countries started flying into Fiji yesterday

FHTA, 25 November 2021 – With only a few days to go to 1 December, the Fiji Tourism industry is buzzing. Busy and abuzz with anticipation and some trepidation that

FHTA, 18 November 2021 – Despite the heady heights we have climbed to in achieving so much in this increasingly digital business world we live in; nothing quite beats meeting

FHTA, 4 November 2021 – Someone recently likened the layers of protection against COVID as slices of Swiss cheese stacked beside each other. Social distancing, personal hygiene, mask-wearing, contact tracing

FHTA, 28 October 2021 – The ramp-up of activity in the tourism sector has been jolting but expected. There has been a flurry of queries and requests for clarifications on

FHTA, 21 October 2021 – If indications of recent online activity are anything to go by, Fiji is looking good for the planned official border reopening on 1st December. Our

FHTA, 14 October 2021 – A year ago, the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) was talking about Fiji’s readiness to welcome back international visitors when our borders reopened. At

FHTA, 8 October 2021 – Our tiny, fascinating nation celebrates 51 years of independence this week. What a journey it has been and what a journey it continues to be!

FHTA, 1 October 2021 – This week saw the commemoration of World Tourism Day with its theme of “Tourism for Inclusive Growth.” The World Tourism Organization designated October 27 annually

FHTA, 23 September 2021 – By 4am Friday 17th September, a collective sigh of relief might have been heard around Viti Levu. We can certainly attest to this along with

FHTA, 16 September 2021 – In these times of uncertainty and massive job losses brought on by the global pandemic, there have been many people who have continued working quietly

FHTA, 9 September 2021 – Last weekend, fully vaccinated Fijians inched past the 50 percent rate and over the last few days, this increased by 3 percent. While the vaccination

FHTA, 2 September 2021 – What is the value of a minute to you? Is it an individual measurement tool or do you feel that it plays a part in

FHTA, 26 August 2021 – It is true that when tourism in Fiji is rebooted, it must be geared toward more sustainable practices. These are principles that refer to the

FHTA, 19 August 2021 – From creation, production, distribution to access, no part of the economic value chain has been spared the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As tourism counts