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
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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 – Where is the Employment Levy Really Going?
When we talk about developing Fiji’s economy, we often say that our people are our greatest asset. In the tourism industry, we live and breathe that reality every day. 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FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Outdated Laws, Uneven Rules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