Fiji Times Tuesday 29th May 2018. THE Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association’s sponsorship of $10,000 to the Ministry of Industry,Trade and Tourism will help support the government’s preparatory efforts to
GDPR is here, so what has actually changed?
The Blue Swan Daily, 28 May 2018 – On Friday 25-May-2018, the year-long deadline to comply with the new European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect. At the
The absolute maximum Minimum Wage could be $3.10
The Fiji Times, 27 May 2018 – THE national minimum wage rate for unskilled workers in Fiji could increase from $2.68 to $2.75 an hour — if approved by Cabinet. This
Minimum wage rate: Employers complying, says Prof
The Fiji Times, 27 May 2018 – COMPLYING with changes to the new minimum wage rate for unskilled workers has not been a problem in Fiji, says Employment Ministry’s independent
AFL Clarifies Savusavu Airport Terminal Construction
Fiji Sun, 25 May 2018 – The project manager in-charge of overseeing the construction of a new airport terminal in Savusavu was terminated after an investigation found a stall in
Analysis: Minimum Wage Submissions Must Be Realistic
Fiji Sun, 24 May 2018 – Another round of consultations to review our minimum wage rate has begun. The first consultation was in Lautoka yesterday and more are lined up
Analysis: European Union Should Grant Fiji Visa-Free Access
Fiji Sun, 24 May 2018 – It seems unfair that Fiji is one of only two countries in the Pacific whose citizens cannot get visa free entry to the 28-member
2018 Bula Fiji Interhash participants all in red throughout Lautoka City
The Fiji Times, 25 May 2018 – THE 2018 Bula Fiji Interhash participants painted the Lautoka City red yesterday afternoon with the charity Red Dress Run. More than 550 hashers took
Preventing disaster: Pacific maritime safety examined
RNZ PACIFIC, 11 MAY 2018 – New Zealand Defence Force aircraft are spending hundreds of expensive hours every year looking for missing fishing boats and ferries in the Pacific. While there are
Fiji Hosts First Low Emission Development Strategy Workshop
SUVA – The Fijian Government, in partnership with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), hosted the first national workshop on Low Emissions Development Strategy (LEDS) at Holiday Inn, Suva on Wednesday, 23 May
Blockchain: more than just a buzz word
The Blue Swan Daily, 24 October 2017 – While blockchain technology is yet to be fully utilised within travel and aviation, we are constantly hearing that it is poised to
Editorial: Nadi Nalagi Hotel And Resort Positive, Welcome Development
Fiji Sun, 24 May 2018 – It is a positive sign to see that new hotels continue to be developed. It shows the continuing growth of the tourism industry. In
Turtles Released From Treasure Island
Fiji Sun, 24 May 2018 – Treasure Island Resort is a renowned tourist destination and known throughout the world for its protection of endangered species. This also includes the crested
GPH the Iconic Venue of the Bottega Gold Fijian Festival
Fiji Sun, 24 May 2018 – The Bottega Gold Fijian Fashion Festival is set to bring Suva, the global centre for Pacific fashion, the fashion industry platform it deserves. Over
Tanoa Hotels Unveils New Look Uniforms
Fiji Sun, 24 May 2018 – The Tanoa Hotel Group took a fashion step forward this week when it unveiled its new uniform collection. The new uniforms have been designed
Fixed Minimum Wage Increase Will Avoid Negative Impacts On Inflation
Fiji Sun, 24 May 2018 – The Minimum Wage and Wages Regulations Review Consultant Professor Partha Gangopadhyay suggested the minimum wage to be increased because of inflation and safeguarding workers’
Classic ‘High-Tea’ Tradition Comes To Castaway Island
Fiji Sun, 23 May 2018 – The tradition of the classic High Tea will become a daily ritual at Outrigger’s Castaway Island, Fiji with the introduction of an exclusive tea
Fiji’s Tourism industry currently employs 119,000 Fijians indirectly and directly
Fijivillage.com, 23 May 2018 – Fiji’s Tourism industry currently employs approximately 119,000 Fijians indirectly and directly. This was highlighted by the President of the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association Dixon
Increase in Chinese Visitor Arrivals
FBC News, 22 May 2018 – There is an increasing trend of Chinese visitor arrivals to the country and this is having a positive impact on the tourism industry. During
New Tourism Project in Labasa
Fiji Sun, 23 May – Paul Jaduram, a prominent businessman in the Friendly North, has been a long-time advocate for a sea port given the logistical difficulties of tourists getting
