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,
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FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Going Beyond the Postcard
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
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: The High Stakes of Safety in Marine Tourism
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
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: What’s Back on the Menu?
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
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Sharing the Responsibility for Skills Development
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
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: What’s Next for Tourism
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
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: 60 Years Supporting Tourism
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
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Tackling Fiji’s Waste Crisis Now
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 19 June 2025 – When we speak of Fiji to the world, we use evocative language that calls to global visitors dreaming of golden beaches
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Strengthening Tourisms Future
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 12 June 2025 – Tourism is an industry built on resilience. It faces challenges frequently that test its adaptability, yet each hurdle reinforces its ability
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Infrastructure Must Catch Up
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 5 June 2025 – There’s a lot to celebrate in Fiji’s tourism sector right now. We’re hearing big numbers being floated — $3.1 billion in
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: The Town that is Being Left Behind
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 31 May 2025 – If there’s one place that should be buzzing with pride, progress, and polish, it is Nadi Town—our dusty little Western town
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: The Search for Skilled Labour
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 22 May 2025 – Skilled labour shortages are a growing concern worldwide, affecting the construction and healthcare industries. As economies evolve and technology advances, the
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Outdated Laws, Uneven Rules
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 08 May 2025 – Businesses that adhere to strict regulations often face greater scrutiny and higher operational costs in many sectors, while non-compliant entities continue
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: The Reality of Cautious Optimism
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 01 May 2025 – In tourism, optimism is second nature. It’s stitched into the fabric of who we are. We are all about sharing happiness
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Raising the Bar in Tourism Together
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 24 April 2025 – Let me start with something we all know in our bones: tourism is Fiji’s heartbeat. It’s in our “Bula” smile, our
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: What Do Partnerships Really Look Like?
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 16 April 2025 – As someone who has had the privilege of working within Fiji’s tourism industry for many years, I’ve seen firsthand just how
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: The Case for Balance in Labour Legislation
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 10 April 2025 – In matters of national policy, particularly where people’s livelihoods are concerned, fairness must never be an afterthought—it must be designed from
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Wages, Workforce and Productivity Expectations
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association,03 April 2025 – The national minimum wage in Fiji officially increased to $5.00 per hour earlier this week, as of Tuesday, April 1, 2025. While
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Navigating the Dual Edges of Modernisation in Fiji
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 27 March 2025 – Progress, challenges, and the (gridlocked) road ahead. We stand at the crossroads of progress, where modernisation and economic growth bring both
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Why We’re Concerned About Wasterwater Management
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 20 March 2025 – Behind the scenes of our tourism industry, one of the less glamorous but increasingly critical challenges we face is wastewater management—an
