The recent announcement by IHG that they will be introducing the iconic Crowne Plaza brand into Fiji for the first time, is a significant event and one that we have
Category: FHTA in the News
Ease of Doing Business to Improve with Relaxation of Exchange Controls
“The announcement will no doubt be welcomed by businesses regardless of industry, as they are expected to improve operational efficiency with overseas transactions, and is a positive step in the right direction towards the Ease of Doing Business in Fiji,” said Fantasha Lockington, FHTA Chief Executive Officer.
FHTA Welcomes New Specialist Healthcare Hospital
“The establishment of the Pacific Specialist Healthcare Hospital, is an example of broader-based investment opportunities in Fiji that the Association has identified has great potential, and provides an important addition for locals as well as being able to offer closer accessibility to the wider Pacific region to specialized medical services,” noted Fantasha Lockington, FHTA Chief Executive Officer.
Tourism Praises Opening of Japan Route
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) is thrilled to hear about the resumption of direct flights from Fiji to Narita, Japan by Fiji Airways. This news is welcomed given
FHTA Applauds Vanua Levu Development
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) welcomes the news that Cabinet has approved the institutional mechanism for the Tourism Development Programme in Vanua Levu. This programme, which aims to
No Jab No Job Revocation
FHTA 17 March 2023 – The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) has welcomed the recent announcement made by the Government to lift the ‘No Jab No Job’ policy that
FHTA Joins Global Recycling Day 2023
FHTA 17 March 2023 – The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association actively participated in the Global Recycling Day 2023 held at the Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort. The event
FHTA Comments on Vax Protocols & Impact on Industry
Tourism stakeholders have received the recent announcement that Government has removed the vaccination requirements for travellers entering the country with great applause.The Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association (FHTA) says this
FHTA Needs More Discussions with FRCS
FHTA 24 Feb 2023: The Board of the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) aims to continue it regular meetings with the Fiji Revenue and Customs Services (FRCS) to discuss
FHTA Welcomes Policy Change for Business Visa
FHTA 20 Feb 2023: The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association FHTA) has lauded moves by the Fiji Immigration Department to introduce a new policy change for business visas in response
FHTA Meets with Ministry of Finance
The Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) and the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation (FCEF) recently convened a meeting with high-ranking officials from the
FHTA Meets New Tourism Minister
FHTA 09 Jan 2023: A high-level delegation from the Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association (FHTA) had the opportunity to meet with the new Honourable Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation
FHTA Congratulates the New Fiji Government
FHTA, 25 December 2022 – The Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association (FHTA), representing private sector stakeholders in the tourism industry, congratulates newly elected Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and the incoming
FRCS Awareness Sessions with FHTA Members
The Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association (FHTA) awareness sessions for its members with the Fiji Revenue and Customs Services (FRCS) got off to their usual positive start. The Suva session
FHTA Announces More HOTEC and Symposium
Sponsors
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association has today announced that New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) has signed on as Gold Sponsor for the HOTEC Tradeshow and the Tourism Talanoa
FHTA Announces HOTEC Platinum Sponsor
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association has today announced that the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) has signed on as Platinum Sponsor for the HOTEC Tradeshow and the Tourism
Tourism industry cautiously optimistic
FHTA 18 July 2022 – The 2022/23 National Budget provides more private sector confidence with the announcement that the numerous taxation and fiscal policy measures that were introduced in prior
Suva Buzzing for PIFS
(Photo Credit: Fijian Government FB page) FHTA 11 July 2022 – The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association has welcomed the impact on tourism due to recent high-profile events in Suva
FHTA Launches HOTEC 2022 and FHTA Tourism Talanoa Symposium 2022
FHTA 11 July 2022 – The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association has today launched its premier event, FHTA HOTEC, after a lapse of two years. This is scheduled for 27
FHTA HR Forum 2022
FHTA 5 July 2022 – The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) held a successful HR Forum on Friday 1 July 2022 with prominent Employment Law specialist Jon Apted. This