This Technical Workshop (19 – 20 March 2021) will feature four plenary sessions and two break–out sessions with the following presenters: Ram Bajekal, Managing Director, FMF Foods Limited Group of
Giving Back to the Community – Donations to Animals Fiji Shelter
Nadi, Fiji - March 01, 2020 – Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay’s team of associates visits Animals Fiji shelter at Nasoso in Nadi, donating retired paper materials through the ‘Solia
Around 2000 hotel workers expected to be made redundant soon
Fijivillage 25 February 2021 – Around 2000 hotel workers who were sent on leave without pay since last year are expected to be made redundant soon. Majority of these workers
How are businesses in the Pacific really doing?
In-conversation with Caleb Jarvis (Trade & Investment Commissioner, Pacific Trade Invest Australia), Liana Scott (General Manager Muri Beach Club Hotel and President of the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council), Minoru Nishi (Managing Director, Nishi Trading Co. Tonga) and Catherine E Papani (Acting Business Development Management/CEO, Niue Chamber of Commerce) – Moderated by Dr Tess Newton Cain, Adjunct Associate Professor, Pacific Hub, Griffith Asia Institute.
The COVID-19 outbreak has caused an economic slowdown impacting millions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) around the world, including the Pacific region.
To understand the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the Pacific’s private sector from May 2020 Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) conducted a regular survey Pacific Business Monitor to track the ongoing effects COVID-19 was having on businesses across the Pacific and have released their findings in a new report. The panel will look at the findings of the report and bring personal perspectives of the ongoing realities facing businesses in the Pacific.
Hosted by Griffith Asia Institute’s Pacific Hub and Pacific Trade Invest Australia
Extension of Time for Company Reregistration
The digital registration of companies and business names has been extended to 31st March 2021. This was advised by Government on 31 December 2020. All existing business names, companies and
Fiji Immigration: Clarification on Permits
Work Permit extensions should be applied for a minimum of 1 month prior to its expiry to ensure a faster turnaround. Permit processing turnaround has improved tremendously, but we need to do
Our Fijian escape fantasy
Ensemble Magazine 1 February 2021 – But then a stroke of genius befell me: we could go to Fiji. I cautiously got some quotes and was pleasantly surprised. It really
Five Fiji resorts we’ve been dreaming about
NZ House & Garden 18 January 2021 – Yes we’re blessed with a beautiful country and yes we’ve been lucky to have escaped the long laborious lockdowns others around the
Backpacker Tourism Faces a Changing Landscape Post-Pandemic
Skift 23 February 2021 – For decades, hordes of travellers have explored vast sections of the globe with a backpack in tow. Whether they were hitting up the tried and
Fiji and PNG: no room to move on COVID-19
Devpolicy Blog 25 February 2021 – Neither Fiji nor Papua New Guinea, the two economic giants of the Pacific, has been able to increase spending to respond to the health
Tourism Talanoa: The Change Expected or the Change Forced
FHTA, 26 February 2021 – “How many human beings have to die before some people understand the gravity of the situation?” The plea from British author Wayne Gerard Trotman is
FIA: Women in Leadership 2021 Series
The Fiji Institute of Accountants (FIA) is running the first event in their Women in Leadership 2021 series and registrations are open for interested participants. Guest Speaker: Dr Aalisha Sahu
Travel’s COVID-19 Blues Are Likely Here to Stay
Bangkok Post 23 February 2021 – The outlook for a rebound in travel this year has dimmed after the global pandemic ravaged the industry and hurt tourism-dependent economies, with travellers
Tourism Talanoa: Keeping Fiji Safe is Everyone’s Business
FHTA, 18 February 2021 – Preparing to restart business at some stage this year from the imposed hibernation of the past year will be a challenge for many in tourism
SPTO Launches Job Portal To Assist Former Tourism Workers
SPTO 19 February 2021 – In response to the widespread and significant impacts of COVID-19 on the Pacific tourism industry, The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has launched SPTO Jobslink. The
The 50 Most Romantic Hotels In The World
Big 7 Travel 14 February 2021 – Romance Concierges, private island villas, outdoor bathtubs and candelit dinners – we’re highlighting the hotels you’ll want to book well in advance for
WEBINAR: Social Media Masterclass – Fiji
As part of Pacific Trade Invest Australia’s E-Commerce Connector Series you are invited to take part in PTI Australia’s Social Media Masterclass – delivered via zoom focusing on how Facebook
Aviation has headed back to the 1930s; the world could face a similar historic reset
A massive downturn expected earlier to last just a few months has turned into something quite different and even now, we still don’t know just how different it will be.
Preparing for the post-Covid world
Corporate Travel Community 10 February 2021 – People’s attitudes and behaviours have shifted during months of lockdown and now over a year of a pandemic, and these changes are likely
Survivor Crew Returning To Fiji, Shooting To Begin Soon
With the news that Australian Survivor is to begin filming in Queensland in the coming months, Survivor US is also looking to resume production, as members of the crew are