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
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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FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Outdated Laws, Uneven Rules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
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: What is Your National Budget Expectation?
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 13 March 2025 – As we enter the second week of March 2025, the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) is again preparing its National
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Celebrating Women in Tourism
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 6 March 2025 – International Women’s Day (IWD) is more than just a date on the calendar; it is a powerful reminder of the contributions,
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Will Bureaucracy Drive Investors Away?
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 27 February 2025 – Investment in Fiji’s tourism sector remains strong, with several high-profile tourism projects currently under construction and interest remaining high at what
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: A Catalyst for Sustainable Debelopment and Inclusivity
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 20 February 2025 – Earlier this week, the world observed Global Tourism Resilience Day, an initiativerecognized by the UNWTO to highlight the critical role tourism
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Value beyond Volume
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 13 February 2025 – Fiji’s GDP has long been shaped by key industries, with tourism playing a major role, contributing between 12.6% and 13.7% in
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Supportive Policies Matter
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 06 February 2025 – The conversation about workplace policies in Fiji has picked up pace recently, particularly around how businesses can better support their employees
