FHTA, 25 December 2022 – The Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association (FHTA), representing private sector stakeholders in the tourism industry, congratulates newly elected Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and the incoming Fijian government following their confirmation by parliament. We look forward
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FHTA Tourism Talanoa: One Year On
FHTA, 8 December 2022 – As we round off 2022, there is absolutely no doubt that it has been a year of monumental change. For the tourism industry, celebrating milestones has never held more importance with Fiji Airway’s marking One
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Time Will Tell
FHTA, 24 November 2022 – If we sit for a moment and try to find a silver lining about the pandemic closures that dominated 2020 and 2021, we’d be hard-pressed to name a few. But one of the main upsides
FHTA Sustainable Tourism: Top-to-Bottom Sustainability at Kaila Na Ua
FHTA, 19 November 2022 – .Positioned in the middle of the Sunset Strip on the Coral Coast, sits an intimate boutique resort where unassuming attention to detail weaves sophistication into a relaxed, tropical setting. It goes by the name of
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Smile with Us
FHTA, 17 November 2022 – Visitors to Fiji label us the ‘friendliest people in the world.’ From when they board our national carrier to making their way around the many experiences and exciting places they stay at, to when they
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: For Science and Peace
FHTA, 10 November 2022 – This week is annually commemorated by the United Nations as the International Week of Science and Peace. First observed in 1986 as part of the International Year of Peace observance, the organizers sought to encourage
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Connections
FHTA, 3 November 2022 – After the longest two years in history during which the inability to meet without masks, crowd restrictions and distancing requirements were part of the then-normal business requirements; the Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association (FHTA) hosted
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Planning Tourism’s Next Step Carefully
FHTA, 27 October 2022 – Today sees the return of our HOTEC Tradeshow and the first-ever instalment of the Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association (FHTA) Tourism Talanoa Symposium, which aims to consolidate our knowledge and expertise to discuss where “Where
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: HOTEC is Back!
FHTA, 20 October 2022 – There isn’t any need at all to rehash the tourism industry’s challenges over the past few years. As a tourism-reliant economy, every Fijian either experienced it directly or indirectly. But we KNOW everyone felt it
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Joining the Discussion
FHTA, 13 October 2022 – Last month’s World Tourism Day focused on its theme of “Tourism for inclusive growth” under the World Tourism Organisation. As we seek to understand more and more about the fragility of the global market and
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Understanding Demand and Supply
FHTA, 6 October 2022 – .The beautiful island nation of Fiji celebrates 52 years of independence this weekend and what a journey it has been and continues to be. Resilience for a Pacific Island country such as ours, shaped by
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Rethinking Tourism
FHTA, 29 September 2022 – .There’s nothing like the mother of all challenges to force you to review how you do what you do. And for governments, industries, and businesses around the world, this has meant dusting off strategies and
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Believing in Ourselves
FHTA, 22 September 2022 – .This week saw the end of an era with the funeral of the Late Monarch of the Commonwealth, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Regardless of where you stood on the Royal Family, one cannot simply
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Testing and Taxes
FHTA, 8 September 2022 – .The long and arduous ride through and out of the pandemic – and we agree it’s not quite completely behind us just yet – has led Fiji to get to its current “new normal”. Where
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: The Consultative Process to Progress
FHTA, 1 September 2022 – .Everyone’s favourite wrestler turned actor Dwayne Johnson once said “Success doesn’t happen overnight. Every day you get a little better than the day before and it all adds up.” While this resonates for The Rock,
Marriott Fiji Resorts Consolidates Partnership with MES
NADI, FIJI – 28 August 2022 – The Marriott International Fiji Hotels officially launched Marriott Bonvoy’s Good Travel program today at the Denarau Farm, a flagship of Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort on Denarau Island with the announcement of
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Pacific Island Tourism – Trends & Expectations
FHTA, 25 August 2022 – .By all accounts, the tourism sector around the Pacific region is growing from strength to strength with more island states reopening, dealing with the subsequent impact of COVID spreading through communities in ever decreasing impacts,
FHTA Sustainable Tourism: Leading the Agri-Tourism Charge
FHTA, 12 August 2022 – Most people, including visitors to Denarau Island in Nadi, would never guess there was a thriving farm nearby. Post pandemic, establishing Agri-Tourism linkages in Fiji is important to reduce food costs for hotels and resorts
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Cruising Back
FHTA, 18 August 2022 – There was a rising wave of excitement in the air earlier this week at one of our major seaports. A long-lost part of the industry was making her way back to our shores and boy,
FHTA Sustainable Tourism: Dive Academy Fiji Keeping The Ocean Pollution Free
FHTA, 6 August 2022 – Positivity is necessary for a happier life. Not just in our personal lives but in all other aspects as well. And after the pandemic-induced lockdowns and Fiji’s border reopening, positivity is in full effect at