FHTA, 24 September 2020 Since 1980, World Tourism Day has been celebrated on September 27 by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).While 2020 might not have given us much
Fiji Immigration: Information on International Travel – COVID-19
• Fiji has established a safe “blue lanes”, open to those yachts and pleasure craft sailing to Fiji. Any boat coming to Fiji will be carefully considered on a case-by-case
Marriott International Resorts in Fiji Celebrate International Housekeeping Week
Marriott International Resorts 18 September 2020 Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay together with the Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa concluded International Housekeeping week with a combined team barbeque at
Tourism Talanoa: The Tourism Experts
FHTA, 17 September 2020 Alice Springs in the heart of Australia’s “red centre” is becoming famous for another reason now. The dry climate and low humidity have made it an
Tourism Talanoa: FHTA Holds Historic 55th AGM
FHTA, 27 August 2020 – The global headlines in the 1960s were dominated by the Vietnam War, the assassinations of the US President John F Kennedy and Martin Luther King
Tourism Talanoa: Planning For Opening of Borders
FHTA, 10 September 2020 – Our Blue Lanes have resulted in a positive turnout with 62 yachts of various sizes choosing to take advantage of one of Fiji’s COVID Safe
Fiji Airways Unveils Travel Ready Video
Fiji Airways 11 September 2020: Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, has today released a video highlighting its Travel Ready programme. The programme details the airline’s commitment to safeguarding the health
Fiji’s 333 islands prepare for Kiwis’ return
STUFF 07 September 2020 – Though it’s hard to think of a more beautiful place to do it, Fiji’s vibrant tourism operators have not been sitting back and relaxing in
Tourism Talanoa: Our New Board
FHTA, 3 September 2020 – 2020 marks the 55th year in operation for the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA), making this year our Emerald anniversary. After being delayed due
Tourism Fiji Appoints Three New Board Directors
Tourism Fiji, 1 September 2020 – Tourism Fiji is pleased to announce the appointment of three new highly experienced and knowledgeable Directors to its Board. The three are Josephine Smith-Moffat,
2020 FHTA Annual General Meeting
The Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association (FHTA) has successfully held its 55th Annual General Meeting on Thursday27 August. Held at the Radisson Blu Resort, the AGM was well-attended by members
FHTA Update No. 1 for 2020 – Fiji Hyperbaric Chamber
Thursday, 27 August 2020 – FHTA has been following up on a monthly basis with the Ministry of Health on the commissioning of the new Hyperbaric Chamber by the manufacturers
Tourism Talanoa: Our Peak Season
FHTA, 21 August 2020 – Had it not been for COVID-19, tourism in Fiji would be enjoying its annual peak season right now as indicated by the 2019 arrival figures of
Five organisations benefit from US Embassy funding
Fiji Times 19 August 2020 – “The grant funding for these organisations range between $25,000 to $40,000, supporting economic resilience and recovery. “With a special emphasis on tourism, NatureFiji–MareqetiViti will receive
Pandemic now driven by 20s, 30s, 40s group, many asymptomatic: WHO
Fiji Times/REUTERS 19 August 2020 – The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it was concerned that the novel coronavirus spread was being driven by people in their 20s, 30s
VotCity Flea Market is a beacon of hope
Fijivillage 18 August 2020 – The VotCity Flea Market which started with only two vendors on 18th April, has now grown to be a beacon of hope for about 215 more
$30.6m injected into Fijian economy through World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji production
Fijivillage 18 August 2020 – There are more than 100 million Prime Video subscribers in about 200 countries. The 10 episodes of World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji shows 66 teams from
Around 200 Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort staff working again due to local tourism
Fijivillage 19 August 2020 – Around 200 workers of the Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort who were earlier sent on leave without pay due to COVID-19 are now back to work as
Nature Fiji- Mareqeti Viti to work with five local tourism operators to support the development of income generating opportunities
Fijivillage 18 August 2020 – Nature Fiji- Mareqeti Viti who received $85,000 grant from the US Embassy will work with five local tourism operators to support the development of income-generating
Mercy flight guide
Fiji Times 16 August 2020 – The Standards Document — Mercy Flights released by CAAF on July 17 also says a mercy flight should not be undertaken unless the pilot-in-command held