Tag: pacific

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 30 January 2025 – Recent developments surrounding the Employment Relations Act (ERA) Review and the proposed Work Care Bill have left many within Fiji’s private

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 12 December 2024 – As the year draws to a close, it is that time of the year when organisations, industries and even smart governments

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 5 December 2024 – If you believe current statistics; in a room full of friends or colleagues it is now highly likely that at least

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 28 November 2024 – The ongoing review of the Employment Relations Act (ERA), overdue for longer than many of us remember, has ignited a fierce

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 21 November 2024 – Our tourism industry in Fiji is more than just an economic pillar—it’s the heartbeat of our islands. This dynamic sector connects

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 14 November 2024 – In Fiji, our festive season has a unique twist—it arrives just as cyclone season begins. As we decorate and prepare for

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 7 November 2024 – In the days since we lost Chef Lance Seeto, the Fijian hospitality and culinary community has been in mourning. Chef Lance

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 24 October 2024 – As I reflect on the journey of the Hospitality, Tourism, and Equipment Conference, or HOTEC; I have to admit that I