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.
Tackling the Great Pacific Plastic Problem: Insights from Fiji’s Plastic Pollution Research
Join us for a webinar on plastic pollution in Fiji’s tourism industry. FHTA presents Andrew Paris, a distinguished plastics researcher and advocate for a plastic pollution-free Fiji. Andrew will share
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
WEBINAR: Parametric Solutions with WTW – Why, What & How
Join us for an informative free webinar event on the why, what, and how of parametric solutions and business insurance in Fiji, hosted by WTW, a leading global risk advisory
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.
Legal Opinion on Wage Increase, Union Negotiation and ERP
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HOTEC Tradeshow 2024
Attention all tourism and hospitality professionals and suppliers contributing to Fiji’s dynamic tourism sector! The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association is thrilled to announce HOTEC 2024, marking its place as
FHTA Applauds Vanua Levu Development
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) welcomes the news that Cabinet has approved the institutional mechanism for the Tourism Development Programme in Vanua Levu. This programme, which aims to
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Investment Perspectives
As Fiji continues to grapple with the issue of sustainability, the importance of recycling has become an increasing part of achieving this, but just as clearly, our efforts need to be part of an ongoing series of collective actions to determine exactly how we Keep Fiji Beautiful.
Despite the efforts of individuals and organizations to promote recycling, there is a critical aspect of this issue that is often overlooked: the readiness for recycling when there is a far more urgent issue at stake for many of our citizens – waste collection.
VACANCY – Accounts Officer Wanted
Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to join a leading industry body in Fiji? Look no further! The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) is currently seeking an Accounts Officer
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Local Ownership in Tourism
As Fiji continues to grapple with the issue of sustainability, the importance of recycling has become an increasing part of achieving this, but just as clearly, our efforts need to be part of an ongoing series of collective actions to determine exactly how we Keep Fiji Beautiful.
Despite the efforts of individuals and organizations to promote recycling, there is a critical aspect of this issue that is often overlooked: the readiness for recycling when there is a far more urgent issue at stake for many of our citizens – waste collection.