Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 10 July 2025 – From blame to balance: A call for shared responsibility in Fiji’s labour and skills conversations. Fair wages, skills shortages, and worker
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FHTA Tourism Talanoa: What’s Next for Tourism
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 03 July 2025 – Fiji’s tourism industry has long demonstrated remarkable resilience, weathering annual challenges with a quiet strength forged by experience. From navigating political
FHTA Tourism Talanoa: 60 Years Supporting Tourism
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
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 – 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FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Outdated Laws, Uneven Rules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
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