FHTA COVID-19 Member Awareness Information As of today, there are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Fiji. We remain free of infection but the World Health Organisation has now
An Update on COVID-19 – Tourism Fiji
TOURISM FIJI 27 February 2020 – In light of the current global spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) we wanted to keep you well informed with this quick update. The virus,
Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association Appoints New PRO
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) announced the appointment last week of its Public Relations Officer, Mr. Glen Vavaitamana, who joins the FHTA Secretariat in this newly created role.
New Requirements for Cruise Ships to Fiji & New Travel Restrictions on Inbound Visitors
STATEMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION 27 February 2020 – As announced by the Honourable Prime Minister, Fiji has widened its travel restrictions to prevent an outbreak of COVID-19. From
Hoteliers demand more local produce
FBC NEWS 25 February 2020 – There is a high demand for local produce in the hotel industry says the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association. Chief Executive Fantasha Lockington says
400 Airbnb properties competing with hotels
FIJI TIMES 26 February 2020 – There are over 400 Airbnb properties competing with the hotels and resorts however the growing market has been unregulated. This was revealed by Fiji
Tourists opting for resorts with eco-friendly activities
FBC NEWS 26 February 2020 – Hotels in Fiji are slowly introducing activities that will help tourists visiting our shores reduce their carbon footprint. The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association
The Pearl Resort appoints new Weddings Manager
THE PEARL RESORT 26 February 2020 – Congratulations to Kamoe Voi who has been appointed in the role of Weddings Manager at The Pearl Resort, Spa & Golf Course. Mr
Public Submissions on VAT Laws extended
FRCS 21 February 2020 – The Fiji Revenue and Customs Services (FRCS) wishes to advise members of the public that submissions on the Value Added Tax (VAT) laws have been
Lockington highlights FHTA challenges
FBCNEWS 25 February 2020 – The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association in a media workshop today highlighted a few challenges facing the tourism sector. The Association says there’s lack of
FHTA raises concern about unregulated AirBnB
FBCNEWS 25 February 2020 – The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association has raised concerns regarding the increase in unregulated AirBnB’s in Fiji. FHTA Chief Executive Fantasha Lockington says while AirBnB’s
Tourism Ministry optimistic more tourists to choose Fiji
FBCNEWS Online 25 February 2020 – With COVID-19 killing more than two thousand people in mainland China and other countries, Fiji has been deemed as one of the safest tourist
The Westin and Sheraton celebrates its associates
Denarau Island February 02, 2020 – The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, together with the Sheraton Denarau Villas and the Sheraton Fiji Resort held its annual awards night last
More Frontliners Named as Bulanaires!
TOURISM FIJI 22 February 2020 – Tourism Fiji is proud to reveal five more Bulanaires who have been named for Phase Two of our Bulanaires program for 2020. A Bulanaire
FBoS Annual Provisional Visitors Arrival – January
20 February 2020 – Provisional numbers show that visitor arrivals for January 2020 totaled 65,386. The January Visitors arrival records showed an increase of 2.5% in comparison to 2018, showing
RBF Economic Review – January 2020
20 February 2020 – The Reserve Bank of Fiji has published the Economic Review for the month ended January 2020. Some highlights of the report are: Commercial bank’s new lending for
A Travel Guide To Fiji: 11 Things To Know While Planning Your Trip
THE TRAVEL – 19 February 2020 – While many travelers head to Florida, Cuba, and Mexico when seeking out some sunshine, Fiji feels like a much more luxurious destination. Serving
Registration Now Open for Fijian Tourism Expo 2020!
Nadi, 20 February 2020 – Tourism Fiji is delighted to declare registrations for the Fijian Tourism Expo (FTE) 2020 officially open! The annual expo, scheduled to be held from 4
Supporting Fiji’s digital transformation
FIJI TIMES 20 February 2020 – FIJI’S infrastructure is changing to support the country’s digital transformation and international company DXC Technology is helping businesses jump onto this change. More than
Americans and Australians are set to be the biggest spenders on travel during the forthcoming Easter holiday break
BLUE SWAN DAILY 20 February 2020 – The Easter holiday break is popular with travellers across the globe, representing the first extended break of the new year. While other popular