Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 10 September 2026 – I attended the CIDESCO World Congress in Nadi last week, surrounded by spa and wellness professionals from across the region, and
New Integration Lets Hotels Sync Rates Directly to Wholesale
10 September 2026: Pacific BedBank has launched a direct integration with Cloudbeds, allowing hotels and resorts already using the property management system to connect straight into Pacific BedBank’s wholesale distribution
New Plant-Based Menu at Tambua Sands Highights Local Produce
Coral Coast, Fiji – 3 September 2026: Tambua Sands Beach Resort has introduced a new plant-based menu built around locally grown Fijian produce, reflecting a wider shift in the tourism
NAMA Fiji launches new initiatives for spa market
NAMA Fiji founder Debra Sadranu has announced a CIDESCO Spa Management course and a new men’s skincare line, speaking at the Industry News and Future Insights session at the CIDESCO
Hilton Resort Fiji Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa is marking 20 years in Fiji this month, celebrating two decades of welcoming visitors while recognising the people whose careers and contributions have helped
IHG Fiji Hotels named founding partner of Hanua Ocean Initiative
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa has become a founding partner of Hanua, a Fiji-founded initiative that uses surfing, ocean education and cultural storytelling to strengthen young people’s connection to
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: A Balancing Act Fiji Cannot Get Wrong
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 03 September 2026 – Fiji is in the middle of a genuine debate about what workers should be paid. While we support fair wages for
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Tourism – Still the Answer
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 27 August 2026 – A column ran in these pages recently arguing that Fiji’s tourism industry is trapped in a cycle of dependency, living off
Radisson Blu Resort Fiji reopens its Thai and Japanese restaurants
DENARAU, FIJI, 31 August 2026 – Radisson Blu Resort Fiji has reopened its Chantara Thai Restaurant and Japanese Teppanyaki Grill following a renovation of both dining outlets, adding to the
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Repeating Ourselves. Because we must.
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 20 August 2026 – This past week, FHTA’s inbox has exploded with thousands of questions from around the country and the world. A resort in
FHTA Warned Government about TST and its Repercussions
FHTA, 22 August 2026 – The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association says the confusion and backlash now erupting across Fiji’s key source markets was entirely avoidable, and was flagged to
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: The Reality of Building Towards 4000 Rooms
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 06 August 2026 – Fiji’s tourism industry is in the middle of one of the most ambitious accommodation expansions this country has seen in years
Tourism Urged to Plan for Drier, Cooler Months
Fiji’s tourism industry is being advised to prepare for below-normal rainfall and cooler temperatures through to January 2027, as the Fiji Meteorological Service confirms a strengthening El Niño event across
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Reading the Fine Print
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 30 July 2026 – Tourism businesses in Fiji have grown used to navigating a steady stream of legislative reform over the past year. We have
Tambua Sands Introduces New Floating Breakfast Experience
Tambua Sands Beach Resort has introduced a new Floating Breakfast Experience as part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing the guest experience and responding to the growing demand for personalised
Nawi Marina Flies Fiji’s Flag in Tahiti
Nawi Island Marina’s participation in the 2026 Tahiti & Moorea Sailing Rendez-vous has opened new opportunities to grow Fiji’s yachting tourism sector, connecting the destination directly with cruising yacht owners,
Shangri-La Fiji Inspires Through Chinese Cultural Exchange
(Yanuca Island, Fiji 31 July 2026) More than 100 Coral Coast students experienced the richness of Chinese arts and traditions through a cultural exchange programme hosted by Shangri-La Yanuca Island,
IHG Fiji Hotels donate FJ11k to Diabetes Fiji
The fundraising initiative, supported by colleagues and guests across the three properties, will help expand access to community health screenings, early detection, education and practical support, while also strengthening colleague
InterContinental Resort Supports Young Surfers
A year-long partnership will help ‘Children of the Sea’ provide local children with access to surf, ocean-based learning, leadership development and practical support at Natadola Beach. A young participant from
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: The Rising Tide of Consultation
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 23 July 2026 – Last week, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights convened a consultation on the Commercial Use of Marine