Australia, Sydney – 30 May 2023: The multi-award winning luxury resort InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa has announced a lineup of new sustainability initiatives today, ahead of World Environment
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Marriott Resort Momi Bay celebrates World Environment Day
Nadi, Fiji, Monday, 5th June 2023 – Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay has commissioned local artist, Stanley Joseph Waradi to design an upcycled marine sculpture depicting the world’s fragile ecosystem
SPTO to Host Regional Stakeholder Consultation Focusing on Advancing Pacific Tourism
Nadi, Pacific Islands – The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is set to host the Regional Stakeholder Consultation in Nadi from June 13th to 16th. This four-day workshop will bring together
Grand Pacific Hotel Announces Partnership with Fiji Fashion Week
Natadola, Fiji – June 1, 2023 – The renowned Grand Pacific Hotel, an esteemed member of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is delighted to announce its partnership with Fiji Fashion Week
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Resilience and Adaptation – Unlocking the Secrets of Fiji’s Coral Reefs
This week, let’s explore the notion of tourism leakages in Fiji and examine how community-based tourism initiatives are helping to bridge the gap between tourism revenue and grassroots development.
Leakages refer to the money that is lost from the local economy due to the outflow of funds to foreign-owned businesses, individuals, and governments overseas.
The leakages occur when the revenue generated by tourism is spent outside the local economy, instead of being reinvested in local businesses, infrastructure, and services.
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Tackling the Plastic Threat to Tourism
This week, let’s explore the notion of tourism leakages in Fiji and examine how community-based tourism initiatives are helping to bridge the gap between tourism revenue and grassroots development.
Leakages refer to the money that is lost from the local economy due to the outflow of funds to foreign-owned businesses, individuals, and governments overseas.
The leakages occur when the revenue generated by tourism is spent outside the local economy, instead of being reinvested in local businesses, infrastructure, and services.
Captain Cook Cruises Fiji Welcomes New Flagship
Fiji is about to embark on a new era of high-end cruise experiences as Captain Cook Cruises Fiji bids farewell to their beloved vessel, MV Reef Endeavour, and eagerly welcomes
Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Receives General Manager of the Year 2022 Award
[Nadi, May 16th 2023] – Radisson Blu Resort Fiji is thrilled to announce that Charles Homsy, the Resort General Manager has been honoured with the prestigious General Manager of the
Port Denarau Marina Receives Industry Innovation Award
Port Denarau Marina (PDML) takes great pride in announcing that it has been honored with the Highly Commended Award in the Industry Innovation category at the Marina Industries Association and
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: From Backpacker Haven to Luxury Destination: Wailoaloa’s Decade-Long Evolution Unveiled
This week, let’s explore the notion of tourism leakages in Fiji and examine how community-based tourism initiatives are helping to bridge the gap between tourism revenue and grassroots development.
Leakages refer to the money that is lost from the local economy due to the outflow of funds to foreign-owned businesses, individuals, and governments overseas.
The leakages occur when the revenue generated by tourism is spent outside the local economy, instead of being reinvested in local businesses, infrastructure, and services.
FHTA Welcomes IHG’s Crowne Plaza Announcement
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
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Empowering Local Businesses through Cruise Tourism
This week, let’s explore the notion of tourism leakages in Fiji and examine how community-based tourism initiatives are helping to bridge the gap between tourism revenue and grassroots development.
Leakages refer to the money that is lost from the local economy due to the outflow of funds to foreign-owned businesses, individuals, and governments overseas.
The leakages occur when the revenue generated by tourism is spent outside the local economy, instead of being reinvested in local businesses, infrastructure, and services.
Fiji Tourism Convention Dates Announced
FIJI, 10 MAY 2023: The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Hon. Viliame Gavoka at Fijian Tourism Expo 2023 announced the dates for the ‘Fiji Tourism
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces major Fiji signing
IHG Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce a signing announcement that will see its flagship Crowne Plaza brand enter Fiji, in a major win for the group. Crowne Plaza
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Be Engaged, Be Part of the Solution
This week, let’s explore the notion of tourism leakages in Fiji and examine how community-based tourism initiatives are helping to bridge the gap between tourism revenue and grassroots development.
Leakages refer to the money that is lost from the local economy due to the outflow of funds to foreign-owned businesses, individuals, and governments overseas.
The leakages occur when the revenue generated by tourism is spent outside the local economy, instead of being reinvested in local businesses, infrastructure, and services.
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.
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Debunking the Myth of Tourism Leakages in Fiji
This week, let’s explore the notion of tourism leakages in Fiji and examine how community-based tourism initiatives are helping to bridge the gap between tourism revenue and grassroots development.
Leakages refer to the money that is lost from the local economy due to the outflow of funds to foreign-owned businesses, individuals, and governments overseas.
The leakages occur when the revenue generated by tourism is spent outside the local economy, instead of being reinvested in local businesses, infrastructure, and services.
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 Tourism Talanoa: Unlocking the Power of Linkages
Last week we looked at the need to stimulate investments in infrastructure that in turn would rapidly progress investments in agriculture, business process outsourcing (BPO), information communication technology (ICT), construction, manufacturing and further progress tourism, as well as the SME sector that has the fastest potential to drive economic growth.
While more than 75% of tourism businesses in Fiji are owned by Fijian nationals, there is an urgent need to encourage more private investments to drive a faster economic development uptake, and for this shorter-term impact; support for SME businesses and further tourism growth can drive a quicker turnaround.