FHTA, 3 September 2020 – 2020 marks the 55th year in operation for the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA), making this year our Emerald anniversary. After being delayed due
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Tourism Talanoa: Our Peak Season
FHTA, 21 August 2020 – Had it not been for COVID-19, tourism in Fiji would be enjoying its annual peak season right now as indicated by the 2019 arrival figures of
Nature Fiji- Mareqeti Viti to work with five local tourism operators to support the development of income generating opportunities
Fijivillage 18 August 2020 – Nature Fiji- Mareqeti Viti who received $85,000 grant from the US Embassy will work with five local tourism operators to support the development of income-generating
Tourism Talanoa: Reassuring Travellers
FHTA, 14 August 2020 – Earlier this week, New Zealand announced that they were considering the draft framework for into entering into a travel bubble with the Cook Islands as
Fiji Dive Emergency Notes
Please be advised that the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) has made the latest Fiji Dive Emergency Notes available for your reference here.
Tourism Talanoa: Economic Preparations and Changes
FHTA, 6 August 2020 – While countries continue to reopen their communities at their own pace, online studies indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic has not only forced business to reconsider their
Tourism Talanoa: Adjusting our Target Markets
FHTA, 30 July 2020 – The world has changed forever because of the current health pandemic sweeping the globe and tourism is no different. Currently at rock bottom, surely there is
Tourism Talanoa: Tourism’s Budget Support
FHTA, 23 July 2020 – As Government announced their Fijian National Budget for 2020 / 2021 last week, a collective sigh of relief was heard around the tourism sector. After months
Changes to Existing Provisions of Tax Administration
As announced in the Fijian National Budget 2020/2021 by Government, there have been major changes to existing provisions of tax administration. STT REMOVEDEffective 1 August 2020, all prescribed service providers
Tourism Talanoa: A Chance To Reset
FHTA, 17 July 2020 – Late last week I had the privilege of being invited to join a panel of tourism stakeholders for Mai TV’s RESET Fiji show which is
Tourism Talanoa: Keeping Tourism Safe, Keeping Tourism Ready
FHTA, 9 July 2020 – Our COVID-contained status has been updated as our 19th, 20th and 21st cases of coronavirus were detected and confirmed this week. But this was expected. The
Tourism Talanoa: Business Opportunities
FHTA, 2 July 2020 – As the second half of the year begins, the worldwide COVID-19 stats have soared past ten million cases and over 500,000 deaths and several of
Tourism Talanoa: Heading Into Phase 2
FHTA, 27 June 2020 – A collective sigh of relief was heard around the country this past Sunday as Government announced the relaxation of some restrictions relating to COVID-19 and unveiling
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,
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
PADI: Dive Best Practices to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission Risk
PADI, May 2020 – As the most sought-after dive professionals in the world, PADI Dive Centers, Resorts and Dive Boats are readying their operations to carefully resume diving, training and
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
Tourism Talanoa: Can Tourism Pivot?
FHTA, 28 May 2020 – The global tourism sector’s troubles are well-publicized as is the oft-quoted fact that tourism’s multiplier effect makes it the largest contributor both directly and indirectly
Marriott International Fiji Resorts Launch Light for Hope Campaign
Denarau Island – 27 May 2020 – The Westin Denarau Fiji Resort & Spa have launched the ‘Light for Hope’ campaign to build confidence and give guests and associates ‘hope’
Tourism Talanoa: Bubbles and Opportunities
FHTA, 21 May 2020 – Last week we looked into what the global tourism family, and of course our own tourism sector will have to look forward to, as restrictions