Thursday, 22 November 2018 – On behalf of its members, the Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association (FHTA) offers its sincere congratulations to the Fijian government and the newly appointed Ministers and
Why does New Zealand have the lowest international LCC penetration rate in Asia Pacific?
The Blue Swan Daily – Thursday 22nd November 2018. Low Cost Carriers (LCCs) account for approximately 22% of total international seat capacity in the Asia-Pacific, based on CAPA – Centre
Australian travellers are embracing new technologies
The Blue Swan Daily – Thursday 22nd November 2018. Australian travellers are embracing new technology such as voice search and biometrics as part of modern travel. New research from the Travelport 2018
Top 20 City Pairs by Airline Seat
The Blue Swan Daily – Thursday 22nd November 2018. In this week’s Did you know, we take a closer look at airline fleet size and identify which city pairs have the most
Visitor arrivals to Fiji up 1% in Oct-2018, arrivals from Australia up 2%
The Blue Swan Daily – Thursday 22nd November 2018 Fiji Bureau of Statistic reported (21-Nov-2018) total visitor arrivals to Fiji for Oct-2018. Details include:
Vision for the China Pacific Tourism Year 2019 now a reality
Scoop World – Wednesday 21st November 2018. The tourism industries of SPTO member countries will benefit from the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) through the promotion of the China Pacific
Small Tourism Operators Urged To Go Digital More
Fiji Sun – Thursday 22nd November 2018. Smaller tourism operators were urged yesterday to enhance their digital presence because the future is online. Pacific Trade Invest Project co-ordinator for Investment
It’s Back! GPH Traditional Christmas Appeal
Fiji Sun – Thursday 22nd November 2018. In keeping with the true spirit of Christmas, Grand Pacific Hotel is committed to helping those less fortunate than ourselves. This year GPH
Nic Watt returns to VOMO Island Fiji in 2019
Nic Watt, one of New Zealand’s favourite chefs, returns to VOMO Island Fiji in 2019 to again tantalise guests’ taste buds. Nic will create his magic in the VOMO kitchens
KPMG | Flash Report – Issue 8 of 2018 – Tax Agents’ Code of Conduct 2018
We attach our Flash Report (Issue 8 of 2018) relating to the Tax Agents’ Code of Conduct 2018 which was gazetted on 26 October 2018. The Flash Report is issued in summary form
FHTA Update – FPRA Live Performance Payments
21 November 2018 – Members are reminded of the previous advice provided on 15 September 2017 on the matter of paying copyright fees to the Fiji Performing Rights Association (FPRA):
Planet 21 Program
Fiji Times – 21 November , 2018 DENARAU-based Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa’s commitment to being a caring and responsible community partner saw about 25 staff members engaged in an
Increase In Ports Of Entry, Says Chairman
Fiji Sun – Wednesday 21st November 2018. There was an additional 379 vessel arrivals to all Fiji Ports Corporation Limited’s ports of entry in 2017. Chairman Shaheem Ali highlighted this
Tourists Enjoy Weather, Environment
Fiji Sun – Wednesday 21st November 2018. Cruise Ship MV Maasdam spent a day at the capital city with 889 tourists and 569 crew members from across 30 countries roaming
Booking.com – 2019 Booking Booster
An amazing opportunity for Tourism Operators in the Pacific! Booking.com is looking for innovative start-ups who are contributing to more sustainable travel industry to apply to for a 2019 Booking Booster.
Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association Congratulates Fiji First Party
On behalf of its members, the Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association (FHTA) offers its sincere congratulations to the Honourable Prime Minister of Fiji, Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, and his party on
Oneworld’s expected Qatar Airways divorce will be eased by potential China Southern marriage
Blue Swan Daily – Tuesday 20th November 2018. As Qatar Airways falls out of love with the oneworld alliance, the grouping is already set to find a new partner. For
Appointment of Public Holidays – 2019
The Minister for Employment, Productivity & Industrial Relations has appointed the Public Holidays for 2019 as per below Government Gazette No. 84 (Vol. 19 – Thursday, 06 September 2018). Note
FHL Partners With International Hotel Chains To Develop Two New Hotels
Looks like we will be seeing more international branded hotels in Suva and Lautoka soon. This is through Fijian Holdings Limited in partnership with two major international hotel chains. FHL
Super Yachts, Super Growth And Super Opportunity For Fiji
Fiji Sun – Saturday 17th November 2018. The latest survey of the yachting business in Fiji has just been released and discussed in a number of articles and reinforces what