Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 16 May 2024 – These past few months in Fiji have been filled with excitement and activity. Each day brings new opportunities and challenges, reminding
Category: Tourism Talanoa
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Harmony in Sustainability & Growth
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 9 May 2024 – Our tourism sector has been abuzz with excitement and anticipation with the recent two major events aimed at propelling the tourism
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Building Blocks of Safety
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 2 May 2024 – Occupational health and safety (OHS) is the backbone of every successful workplace, ensuring the well being of employees and the sustainability
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Triumph for the Gateway to Fiji
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 25 April 2024 – When Nadi International Airport opened its doors after the forced border closure in March 2020, the atmosphere was electric as the
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: The Urgency of National Waste Management
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 18 April 2024 – We have a national issue that will only get worse unless something substantial is done: the main one being that we
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Sparking a Sense of Pride
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 11 April 2024 – Isn’t it frustrating when someone throws rubbish out of their vehicle right in front of you, and all you want to
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: The Cost of Labour Challenges
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 4 April 2024 – The first quarter start of the tourism year, although expected to be quieter with the Easter long weekend pushed out to
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Why Does it Look Like Economic Growth has Stalled?
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 28 March 2024 – It’s the rainy season and things move slower when you cannot see where you’re going. Typically characterized by moderate rainfall, the
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Collaborative Resilience
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 21 March 2024 – Climate change awareness has become a critical issue globally, impacting various sectors, including tourism. In 2023, global climate records were shattered
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Fiji’s Hospitality Equation
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 14 March 2024 – Relaxing with a loved one, sipping a cocktail, watching the sun sink beneath the horizon, and fully immersing oneself in the
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: On the Horns of a Dilemma
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 07 March 2024 – Happy International Women’s Day to one and all. In the wise words of poet and author Maya Angelou, “You may encounter
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Triumphs, Trials and Transformations
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 29 February 2024 – Success and failure go hand in hand because there are two sides to every coin. Samu Silatolu’s recent letter to the
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: A Catalyst for Growth & Innovation
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 22 February 2024 – The recent Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards (FETA) showcased the pinnacle of achievements within the hospitality sector, drawing attention to outstanding
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Red Tape to Red Carpet
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 15 February 2024 – We recently met with the Macroeconomic Forecasting Unit of the Ministry of Finance in the very midst of the ongoing interplay
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Bridging the Skills Gap
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 08 February 2024 – The current labour shortage extends its reach beyond the realms of our tourism sector, seeping into the very fabric of our
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: On the Shoulders of Giants
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 01 February 2024 – We’re back! And just like that, we have already gone through the first month of 2024 with 11 months to go.
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Celebrations, Cyclones & Connections
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 15 December November 2023 – Every year-end in Fiji always feels like we’re dancing with two partners: celebrations and parties with family, work colleagues and
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Future Opportunities are Closer Than We Think
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 7 December November 2023 – In addition to the sun-soaked beaches, friendly staff and exhilarating activities, Fiji is strategically diversifying its tourism portfolio. Something that
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Beyond the Numbers
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 30 November 2023 – This week marks the second anniversary of the reopening of our international borders. So now might be a good time to
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Innovate, Regulate, Update
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 23 November 2023 – Enacted nearly five decades ago (when there were probably only around 20 hotels compared to the 413 currently licensed), the Hotels