Pacific Polytech opens training hotel to prepare students for tourism careers
Students pursuing careers in Fiji’s tourism industry now have a new place to gain practical experience, with the Pacific Polytech Melrose Hotel officially opened i
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Lockington welcomes tourism tax decision, raises concern on lack of clarity
The decision for the application of the 5 percent Tourism Services Tax to bookings made on or after 1st September restores fairness for visitors who planned thei
Warwick undertakes $200M expansion and renovation plan for Fiji properties
Good news for the tourism sector as Warwick Hotels and Resorts has planned a major $200 million expansion and renovation programme across its properties in Fiji over the
5% tourism tax to apply only to bookings made from 1st September
Good news for the tourism industry as the Government has heard their demands and has decided that the 5 percent Tourism Services Tax will apply only to new bookings made
Govt and tourism industry to meet over 5% Tourism Services Tax this afternoon
The tourism industry will meet the Government this afternoon to discuss the 5 percent Tourism Services Tax following calls by the Fiji Hotel and Tourism AssociationÂ
Government urges tourism industry to implement 5% Tourism Services Tax and stop delaying tactics
The government is concerned by the continued delaying tactics by the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA), and a small number of industry players over the implementa
Hotel and tourism industry raises concerns about impact and uncertainty surrounding 5% tax
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association says businesses remain unclear about how the new 5 percent Tourism Services Tax will work, with concerns that taxing turnover rathe
Fiji cannot build its tourism future if it keeps losing skilled workers overseas - Gavoka
Fiji cannot build a sustainable tourism industry if it continues to train skilled hospitality workers only to lose them overseas, with the Government acknowledging that b
Sayed-Khaiyum warns Marine Areas Bill could affect the tourism sector
Former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill could have a major economic and financial impact on Fiji’s tourism sector
As a government, we are committed to finding the right balance regarding Momi Bay - Vosarogo
Minister for Lands, Filimoni Vosarogo says the government will not ignore the legitimate concerns of the traditional landowners of Momi Bay regarding the 2005 land swap a
Luxury superyacht Pisces arrives in Lautoka
The luxury superyacht Pisces has arrived in Lautoka, attracting attention from residents and visitors as one of the most impressive private vessels to visit Fiji's Wester
FHTA calls for urgent Govt intervention to address growing fuel and shipping crisis affecting Taveuni
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association is calling for urgent Government intervention to address the growing fuel and shipping crisis affecting Taveuni, warning that the i
Tourism is once again being used as the easiest collection point - Lockington
The Fiji Hotels and Tourism Association says tourism is once again being used as the easiest collection point, warning that the new 5 percent Tourism Services Tax announc
5% tourism tax was introduced after consultation with Tourism Action Group - Goundar
Permanent Secretary for Finance, Shiri Goundar says the new 5 percent tourism services tax has been introduced following consultations with the Tourism Action Group, w
FHTA rejects claims tourism industry backed 5% Tourism Services Tax
The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association says the tourism industry did not propose, endorse or broadly agree to the Government's proposed 5 percent Tourism Services Tax or
Need for more chef training as skilled workers leave Fiji - Gavoka
Following the identification of 95 distinct skills in the National Skills Gap Survey Report, including chefs, Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka says increased traini
Yavu Collective to open 3 new hotels, create over 600 jobs and add 370 rooms in next 9 months
Fiji’s tourism sector has received a significant boost as the Yavu Collective will be opening three new hotels in Nadi in the next 9 months, giving jobs to more th
Austrade and TIQ confirmed as Platinum Sponsors for HOTEC 2026
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) says Austrade and Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) have been confirmed as Platinum Sponsors for the HOTEC Tradeshow 2026, h
Kimaya Group praises staff as tourism business continues to expand
From award-winning resorts and tourism operations to education programmes supporting more than 1,000 children around Fiji, the Kimaya Group says its continued growth and
Cruise tourism returns to Yasawa-i-Rara, boosting island income
Cruise tourism has returned to Yasawa-i-Rara, bringing new income opportunities for families on the island after hydrographic survey work improved navigation safety for v
Environmental impact assessment required for all tourism developments under Draft Tourism Bill
The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation has concluded the public consultations on the Draft Tourism Bill 2026, with strong focus placed on environmental protection and