TIME 16 June 2021 – The COVID-19 pandemic is increasingly becoming an arms race among the emerging variants of the virus, and at the moment, there’s no question which one
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Tourism Talanoa: Are You Vaccinated?
FHTA, 17 June 2021 – This is has become the start of many conversations around Fiji whether catching up on a Zoom meeting, on Viber message groups and family catch-ups
Tourism Roars Back in Hawaii But It Looks Very Different As New Challenges Surface
Skift 9 June 2021 – Experts say Hawaii’s tourism officials are making a genuine effort to build back better, but this is where the rubber meets the road: Who will
A Blueprint for Preventing Another Pandemic
Time Magazine 9 June 2021 – In hindsight, we could have prepared more seriously, reacted more quickly, communicated more effectively, protected one another more actively and so on. But the
COVID-19: Business Impact Survey to collate data for targeted policy response – Government
Fiji Times 10 June 2021 – The 2021-2022 National Budget will focus on socio-economic recovery. And in its effort to provide a more targeted policy response, the Ministry of Commerce,
World Oceans Day: What can be done to improve the health of our seas?
Ocean restoration is keyThe wellbeing of humanity relies on the wellbeing of the planet. The list of challenges we collectively face can feel endless. The list of solutions addressing climate
Taking Care Of Biodiverse Islands
Newsday 27 May 2021 – Islands have a special appeal – why else do visitors flock to tropical islands as places of idyll and escape. Islanders must exercise special care
Tourism Talanoa: A Sea of Hope
FHTA, 10 June 2021 – This week saw the commemoration of World Oceans Day. As an island nation, we know that the sea supports us with food and as a
Tourism Talanoa: Not Out of the Woods Yet
FHTA, 3 June 2021 – As the skies rain down due to a deep low-pressure system over the Fiji group, the weather appears to mirror our collective gloom as we
Reserve Bank of Fiji Reduces Interest Rate on Special Lending Facilities
RBF 1 June 2021 – The Reserve Bank of Fiji Board, at its meeting on 27 May 2021, approved a reduction in the interest rate that the RBF charges financial
Tourism Talanoa: Difficult but Doable
FHTA, 27 May 2021 – As the figures of our active COVID-19 cases reach three digits for the first time in Fiji, we are reminded once again of the importance
Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa Wins 2021 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
Nadi 24 May 2021 – Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa, located on Denarau Island, today announced it has been recognised as a 2021 Travellers’ Choice award winner for most
Marriott Fiji launches Women in Leadership career pathway
Hotel Management (Asia Pacific) 20 May 2021 – Female leaders showing ambition to develop their careers in hospitality and the accommodation sector now have a more defined pathway to executive
Tourism Talanoa: Preparing to Live With COVID
FHTA, 20 May 2021 – Zimbabwean author Matshona Dhliwayo said that “When all seems to be against you, remember, a ship sometimes has to sail against the current, not with
Warwick Fiji and The Naviti Resort Wins 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for top 10% on Tripadvisor
Sigatoka 18 May 2021 – Warwick Fiji and The Naviti Resort today announced it has been recognized as a 2021 Travelers’ Choice award winner for the top 10% of listings
Radisson Blu Resort Fiji wins 2021 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
Radisson Blu Resort Fiji, Denarau Island has been recognized as a 2021 Travelers’ Choice award winner for the top 10% of hotels worldwide. This achievement celebrates businesses that consistently deliver
Fiji Resorts make it to Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Awards winners
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel platform, as part of its ongoing efforts to support the recovery of the tourism and hospitality industry, has announced the winners of its annual Travelers’
Travel brands face changed expectations and engagement: travel recovery trend report
eHotelier 14 May 2021 – Expedia Group Media Solutions, the global digital advertising organization of Expedia Group, has released its first-ever quarterly trend report. The Q1 2021 Travel Recovery Trend
Charting the trends – global vaccine rollouts will spur the return of travel & health and hygiene expectations continue to evolve
CTC 13 May 2021 – “Traveller behaviours and preferences have evolved significantly over the past year, meaning travel brands can no longer rely on historical marketing strategies to inform their
Is it time to fly? Business travellers believe the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted their effectiveness to do their jobs
CTC 12 May 2021 – Business travellers around the world believe the COVID-19 pandemic and related travel restrictions have negatively impacted their effectiveness to complete their jobs as well as