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
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FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Outdated Laws, Uneven Rules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