Fiji Times 25 June 2020 – The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) says news that Australia has extended its international travel ban possibly to 2021 was the “worst-case scenario” for
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Labasa Airport Closure Causes Flight Cancellations
Fiji Airways 23 June 2020: As a result of the upgrade and maintenance works at Labasa airport, which require the shutdown of all flight activity, Fiji Link has had to
Enthusiasm for NZ travel bubble into Pacific dampens
Fiji Times 19 June 2020 – Dr Colin Tukuitonga, a Pacific health expert at Auckland University had been a strident bubble advocate. However, he said he could understand why the
Tourism Talanoa: Kick Off
FHTA, 18 June 2020 – Throngs of spectators filed into stadiums last weekend to witness the launch of the shortened Super Rugby Aotearoa. While the action on the field was sublime,
Fiji Airways unveils ‘Travel Ready’ programme to prepare for flights resumption
Fiji Airways 16 June 2020: Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, has today outlined its plan for a return to flying once border restrictions ease and travel demand returns. The Travel
Tourism Fiji Launches ‘Happy Hour TV’
Tourism Fiji 15 June 2020 – Tourism Fiji is excited to announce the debut of ‘Happy Hour TV,’ a YouTube series that shines a light on the positive news stories
Nadi to be declared a city in October
FBC News 10 June 2020 – Kumar says she is confident that in October Nadi will be declared a city. Since 2015, plans had been in the pipeline to declare
Tourism Talanoa: We’re Still Waiting For The Plan
FHTA, 11 June 2020 – We continue to reel from the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on the tourism sector. People keep asking how the industry is and we keep saying it is
FNPF: People on leave without pay qualify for relief
Fiji Times 11 June 2020 – FNPF chief executive officer Jaoji Koroi said phase two of the scheme had been extended to those Fijians who were on leave without pay. “Submission
Private sector reacts to impact
Fiji Times 10 June 2020 – Ninety-three per cent of businesses in Fiji had reported a significant decline in sales or revenue because of the impacts caused by COVID-19. This
Timely decision
Fiji Times / FHTA 9 June 2020 – Even in these economically challenging times the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) continues to receive new membership requests from the industry
In New Zealand, shopping, parties and big hugs mark start of ‘COVID-free’ life
Fiji Times/Reuters Tuesday 9 June 2020 – New Zealanders hugged and kissed, shopped, and planned parties on Tuesday as the country took off all coronavirus restrictions for the first time
Fiji urged to tread carefully
Fiji Times 5 June 2020 – Fiji must have measures in place to ensure it is able to effectively handle COVID-19 cases once borders are open.
Local tourists should be treated the same way as other guests are treated
Fiji Village 8 June 2020 – As calls are being made for locals to take part in tourism, the CEO of the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, Fantasha Lockington says it
Launch of ‘Love our Locals’ Campaign
Fiji Times / MCTTT 5 June 2020 – A campaign launched yesterday is being seen as an initiative to build consumer confidence and ignite economic activity in the local tourism
Fiji Airways Converts ATR 72-600 for Regional Freight Operations
Fiji Airways 5 June 2020 – Fiji Airways recently converted a Fiji Link ATR 72-600 aircraft to a freighter configuration to operate a cargo trip to Port Vila. This is
FHTA Signs MOU with SOFTA
FHTA 3 June 2020 – The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) has recently signed a Memorandum of understanding with the Society of Fiji Travel Associates (SOFTA) to strengthen the
Tourism Talanoa: Plan First, Travel Later
FHTA, 5 June 2020 – The pressure is palpable. As a global economic recession starts to unfold and unemployment numbers steadily rise to record levels, an air of uncertainty and
FNPF begins phase II of COVID-19 withdrawals
FBC News 02 June 2020 – The Fiji National Provident Fund has announced Phase two of COVID-19 withdrawals and assistance. Chief Executive Jaoji Koroi confirms this round of payouts is
“Our Bula Spirit Awaits You”
Tourism Fiji 28 May 2020 –Following ongoing optimism and easing of restrictions across Tourism Fiji’s source markets it has progressed today into Stage Two of its Market Re-entry Plan. Tourism