FHTA, 5 March 2020 – We may have loathed vegetables as children but we soon grow up to understand how healthy they are for us. An appreciation of fruit and
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Denarau Island Farm
Nestled between the Heineken House Restaurant and Denarau Island Golf Course lies an organic oasis of fresh Fijian produce that serves as the heart of our Marriott International, Sheraton and
COVID-19 to affect Fiji’s economic growth
FBC NEWS 05 March 2020 – Economic growth will take a hit later this year due to the global impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak. The current growth forecast is 1.7
COVID-19 to affect Fiji’s tourism advertising
FBC NEWS 04 March 2020 – Advertising Fiji as a tourism destination to key countries will now need to be reviewed amid growing concerns COVID-19 is spreading across the globe.
Tsunami Siren Live Tests 05.03.20
The Fiji National Disaster Management Office in collaboration with the Seismology Unit of the Department of Mineral Resources will be conducting LIVE TESTS on the Tsunami Sirens on Thursday 5 March 2020 at
Cruise ships coming to Fiji may decline due to COVID-19
FBC NEWS 3 March 2020 – The number of cruise ships coming to Fiji may decline in the next few months. This is due to the global crisis of COVID-19
Marriott International Fiji Resorts announces key appointments
Denarau 3 March 2020 – Marriott International Fiji Resorts made announcements recently of major key appointments within the Fiji resorts including the two Samoa properties, the Sheraton Samoa Aggie Greys
Tourism Fiji Releases COVID-19 Factsheet
Tourism Fiji has collaborated with the Fijian Ministry of Health & Medical Services to release a COVID-19 Factsheet today. It contains important information about the symptoms of COVID-19, its transmission
95% drop in tour business from China
FBC NEWS 29 February 2020 – The Tour Managers have recorded a 95% drop in business from the Chinese market due since the COVID-19 outbreak late last year. Company manager
First New Zealand case of Coronavirus
NZ HERALD 29 February 2020 – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its threat level for the deadly coronavirus to “very high”, warning all affected countries should now activate
Tourism Talanoa: FHTA Fosters Partnerships with Media
SUVA, 27 February 2020 – The power of the media cannot be overstated. Its role in the various aspects of life is becoming increasingly greater day by day, especially in
COVID19 Awareness & Precaution Information
FHTA COVID-19 Member Awareness Information As of today, there are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Fiji. We remain free of infection but the World Health Organisation has now
An Update on COVID-19 – Tourism Fiji
TOURISM FIJI 27 February 2020 – In light of the current global spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) we wanted to keep you well informed with this quick update. The virus,
Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association Appoints New PRO
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) announced the appointment last week of its Public Relations Officer, Mr. Glen Vavaitamana, who joins the FHTA Secretariat in this newly created role.
New Requirements for Cruise Ships to Fiji & New Travel Restrictions on Inbound Visitors
STATEMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION 27 February 2020 – As announced by the Honourable Prime Minister, Fiji has widened its travel restrictions to prevent an outbreak of COVID-19. From
Hoteliers demand more local produce
FBC NEWS 25 February 2020 – There is a high demand for local produce in the hotel industry says the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association. Chief Executive Fantasha Lockington says
400 Airbnb properties competing with hotels
FIJI TIMES 26 February 2020 – There are over 400 Airbnb properties competing with the hotels and resorts however the growing market has been unregulated. This was revealed by Fiji
Tourists opting for resorts with eco-friendly activities
FBC NEWS 26 February 2020 – Hotels in Fiji are slowly introducing activities that will help tourists visiting our shores reduce their carbon footprint. The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association
The Pearl Resort appoints new Weddings Manager
THE PEARL RESORT 26 February 2020 – Congratulations to Kamoe Voi who has been appointed in the role of Weddings Manager at The Pearl Resort, Spa & Golf Course. Mr
Public Submissions on VAT Laws extended
FRCS 21 February 2020 – The Fiji Revenue and Customs Services (FRCS) wishes to advise members of the public that submissions on the Value Added Tax (VAT) laws have been