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Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 13 November 2025 – There’s a kind of magic in tourism that goes beyond palm trees and sunsets. It’s in the people who greet you

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 30 October 2025 – When we first heard about the VAT Monitoring System (VMS), there was concern for how it would be applied. The idea

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 23 October 2025 – There has been much debate recently around labour mobility, unemployment, and workforce productivity in Fiji. As FHTA CEO, I see daily

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 16 October 2025 – It’s a curious thing, isn’t it? A law that was designed to protect workers is now potentially hindering the very industries

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 10 October 2025 – I often comment that being a small team might actually be our superpower: adaptability, agility, and the ability to be everywhere

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 2 October 2025 – Over the past two years, Fiji’s tourism sector has done what many thought impossible. In 2024 we welcomed more than one

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 25 September 2025 – Change is a constant in everything we do, including tourism, and while ensuring continuity drives our success, it is embracing change

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 18 September 2025 – When the Cabinet recently endorsed Fiji’s Women’s Economic Empowerment National Action Plan (WEE NAP), many women are rightly hoping it was

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 11 September 2025 – More Australians are heading overseas than ever, yet Fiji’s share of that travel seems to have plateaued. In 2023, visitor arrivals

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 04 September 2025 – You’ll have seen the fresh analysis on the Pacific’s infrastructure deficit sent out by ANZ Pacific Insights in previous weeks. It’s

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 28 August 2025 – As the MV Yasawa Flyer III sliced through Fijian waters on a chilly Sunday morning in August, the men on the

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 21 August 2025 – When experts talk about trade policy, most people’s eyes glaze over. It sounds like one of those dry, technical things best

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 14 August 2025 – When I walked away from the GSTC 2025 Conference last week, I didn’t just leave with a notebook full of presentations

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 7 August 2025 – This week, Fiji is hosting the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) 2025 Global Conference for the very first time. And yes,

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 31 July 2025 – There’s no doubt that Fiji has long mastered the art of postcard perfection. Our aquamarine waters, swaying palms, and warm, friendly

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 24 July 2025 – There’s nothing quite like the way the ocean stirs the soul in Fiji. That first breath of salty air as you

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 17 July 2025 – When we talk about tourism, we tend to focus on the things we can see and feel, warm welcomes at the

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 10 July 2025 – From blame to balance: A call for shared responsibility in Fiji’s labour and skills conversations. Fair wages, skills shortages, and worker

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 03 July 2025 – Fiji’s tourism industry has long demonstrated remarkable resilience, weathering annual challenges with a quiet strength forged by experience. From navigating political

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 26 June 2025 – I’m often asked what has kept an association like ours relevant for six decades. It’s a question that comes not just