A recent study into sustainable travel revealed that 66% of travelers want to have authentic experiences representative of the local culture*. Tourism Fiji is tapping into this growing consumer desire for meaningful travel that creates a connection to culture and
Port Denarau Voted Best Marina Facility
Port Denarau Marina has been awarded the title of “Best Marina Facility in Fiji” at the inaugural Nautical Tourism Awards, hosted by LUXlife in November 2022. These awards, which are now in their seventh year, recognize and celebrate those in
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa Appoints Marketing Agency
12 January 2023, Australia: The multi-award-winning InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa has appointed CampaignLab to manage earned media and influencer marketing activities throughout Australia. The appointment of the agency – which also works with Fiji Airways – follows a
FHTA Meets New Tourism Minister
FHTA 09 Jan 2023: A high-level delegation from the Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association (FHTA) had the opportunity to meet with the new Honourable Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation Mr Viliame Gavoka with Assistant Minister Alitia Bainivalu and the
FHTA Congratulates the New Fiji Government
FHTA, 25 December 2022 – The Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association (FHTA), representing private sector stakeholders in the tourism industry, congratulates newly elected Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and the incoming Fijian government following their confirmation by parliament. We look forward
‘Greener Stay’ Allows Guests to Support the Environment at IHG Fiji
19th December 2022 (Natadola, Fiji): IHG Hotels & Resorts have activated a ‘Greener Stay’ initiative at its three Fiji hotels and resorts to encourage IHG ® One Rewards members to opt out of housekeeping services and decrease their impact on
Radisson Blu Resort shares the Christmas Spirit in Nadi
The Radisson Blu Resort Fiji team took time earlier this week to visit its Nadi business partners and stakeholders with hearty cheers, Christmas carols, and gifts from Santa. “After reeling from a global pandemic, and revitalizing all areas of the
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: One Year On
FHTA, 8 December 2022 – As we round off 2022, there is absolutely no doubt that it has been a year of monumental change. For the tourism industry, celebrating milestones has never held more importance with Fiji Airway’s marking One
One Year since Reopening, Fiji Celebrates
Nadi, 1 December 2022 – Today Fiji marks one year since reopening its borders post-COVID-19. Since the country “Opened for Happiness”, it has welcomed over 520,312 visitors (63% of pre-COVID-19 levels) to its shores. In September and October, it hit
Sheraton Fiji Resorts March into the Festive Season
Friday 2 December: On Denarau Island, the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort turned up the beat with Sheraton Denarau Villas to host a grand-scale festive celebration of live entertainment and generous gift-giving yesterday. More than 200 VIPs and guests
Resort announces partnership with Rise Beyond the Reef
06th December 2022 (Natadola, Fiji): InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa has announced a partnership with Rise Beyond the Reef (RBTR) to expand the admirable work that the NGO (non-governmental organisation) does to bridge the divide between remote communities, government
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Time Will Tell
FHTA, 24 November 2022 – If we sit for a moment and try to find a silver lining about the pandemic closures that dominated 2020 and 2021, we’d be hard-pressed to name a few. But one of the main upsides
FHTA Sustainable Tourism: Top-to-Bottom Sustainability at Kaila Na Ua
FHTA, 19 November 2022 – .Positioned in the middle of the Sunset Strip on the Coral Coast, sits an intimate boutique resort where unassuming attention to detail weaves sophistication into a relaxed, tropical setting. It goes by the name of
Shazleen Scoops Top Award at Marriott HR Awards
Fiji, 18 November, 2022: Cluster Human Resources team for the five Marriott International Fiji Resorts recently scooped awards at the Marriott International APEC (Asia Pacific Excluding China) Annual HR Awards and ANZP Human Resource Conference. The Fiji portfolio of resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts in Fiji Donate $20,0000 for Cancer Cause
18th November 2022 (Natadola, Fiji): IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) in Fiji donated FJ$20,000 to the Fiji Cancer Society today at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva. The donation was part of fundraising activities and sales efforts throughout October at
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Smile with Us
FHTA, 17 November 2022 – Visitors to Fiji label us the ‘friendliest people in the world.’ From when they board our national carrier to making their way around the many experiences and exciting places they stay at, to when they
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa named Fiji’s Best MICE Hotel
17th November 2022 (Natadola, Fiji): The World MICE Awards, a global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the MICE industry, has announced InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa as “Fiji’s Best MICE Hotel 2022” at the star-studded Gala Ceremony
Fiji Tourism Stakeholders Resilience Talanoa
The Fiji Tourism Stakeholders Resilience Talanoa is organized by Massey University, jointly coordinated with the Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport (MCTTT Fiji), and supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The Talanoa event, focussing on embedding resilience in future tourism
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: For Science and Peace
FHTA, 10 November 2022 – This week is annually commemorated by the United Nations as the International Week of Science and Peace. First observed in 1986 as part of the International Year of Peace observance, the organizers sought to encourage
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Connections
FHTA, 3 November 2022 – After the longest two years in history during which the inability to meet without masks, crowd restrictions and distancing requirements were part of the then-normal business requirements; the Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association (FHTA) hosted