Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association

12/06/2026

Fiji Airways Launches Inaugural Gold Coast Flights

Fiji’s national carrier takes flight on its first-ever direct service connecting the Gold Coast with Fiji and onward to North America and the Pacific 11 June 2026, Nadi, Fiji: Fiji Airways has today launched its inaugural direct service between Nadi International Airport and Gold Coast Airport, strengthening travel links between Fiji and one of Australia’s most popular leisure destinations. The inaugural flight departed Nadi this morning and touched down at Gold Coast Airport at 11.30am AEST....

12/06/2026

FHTA Tourism Talanoa: No Room for Complacency

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 11 June 2026 - Complaints are never the most pleasant part of tourism, but they are one of the most useful tools available to monitor feedback on service levels, operational oversight and marketing impact. No hotel, resort, activity operator, transport provider or tourism business wants to receive a complaint. No staff member wants to be told they fell short....

12/06/2026

Tambua Sands Invests in Guest Comfort and Sustainability

Coral Coast, Fiji – Tambua Sands Beach Resort is enhancing its beachfront guest experience through two new resort initiatives that combine comfort, sustainability and authentic island hospitality. The adults-only Coral Coast resort has commenced a new poolside decking project, designed to create a more spacious, attractive and comfortable area for guests to relax around the swimming pool. The upgrade forms part of the resort’s continued investment in improving its facilities while maintaining the warm, laid-back atmosphere that Tambua Sands is known for....

07/06/2026

One Beach Fiji Movement Begins with Natadola Clean-Up

Natadola, Fiji, 8 June 2026: A new community-led coastal clean-up movement will launch at Natadola Beach on Saturday, 11 July 2026, bringing together residents, tourism operators, hotel teams, visitors and partners to help reduce coastal waste and protect Fiji’s marine environment. The inaugural One Beach Fiji clean-up will take place from 8:00am to 11:00am along Natadola Beach on the Coral Coast, one of Fiji’s most recognised beaches....

Natadola, Fiji, 8 June 2026: A new community-led coastal clean-up movement will launch at Natadola Beach on Saturday, 11 July 2026, bringing together residents, tourism operators, hotel teams, visitors and

05/06/2026

FHTA Tourism Talanoa: Tourism Turns the Page

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 04 June 2026 - The passing of Fiji’s Tourism Act 2026 is a significant moment, and one that deserves genuine acknowledgement. After more than five decades of operating under the Hotels and Guest Houses Act 1973, Fiji’s tourism sector finally has a modern legislative framework that recognises how much the industry has changed, expanded and matured....

Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, 04 June 2026 – The passing of Fiji’s Tourism Act 2026 is a significant moment, and one that deserves genuine acknowledgement. After more than five

04/06/2026

Marriott International Appoints New Area GM

Nadi, Fiji, 4 June 2026 – Marriott International today announced the appointment of John Douglas as Area General Manager, Pacific Islands. Based in Fiji, Douglas will lead Marriott International’s operations across its Pacific Islands portfolio, overseeing flagship resort destinations including Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort, Sheraton Denarau Villas, Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji, and The Westin Fiji Golf Resort & Spa upon reopening....

Nadi, Fiji, 4 June 2026 – Marriott International today announced the appointment of John Douglas as Area General Manager, Pacific Islands. Based in Fiji, Douglas will lead Marriott International’s operations

03/06/2026

Fiji Airways launches BRAVE VR leadership training programme

Nadi, Fiji, 2 June 2026: Fiji Airways has launched BRAVE VR, an immersive virtual reality leadership development programme designed to strengthen leadership capability and support behavioural change across the organisation. BRAVE stands for Boldness, Resilience, Authenticity, Vulnerability and Empathy, five leadership qualities identified by Fiji Airways as important to building confident, resilient and people-focused leaders. The programme uses virtual reality to place leaders in realistic, scenario-based environments where they can practise decision-making, communication and emotional control in situations that reflect the pressures of modern aviation leadership....

03/06/2026

Fiji Airways reinstates direct Nouméa flights from September 2026

Nadi, Fiji, 3 June 2026: Fiji Airways has announced the reinstatement of direct services between Nadi and Nouméa, strengthening regional connectivity and creating new opportunities for tourism, business and travel across the Pacific. The service will recommence from 22 September 2026 and will operate twice weekly, every Tuesday and Friday, aboard Fiji Link’s ATR 72-600 aircraft. The return of the Nadi–Nouméa route will provide more than 10,000 additional seats annually between Fiji and New Caledonia, supporting visitor movement, trade links and people-to-people connections between the two Pacific destinations....

Nadi, Fiji, 3 June 2026: Fiji Airways has announced the reinstatement of direct services between Nadi and Nouméa, strengthening regional connectivity and creating new opportunities for tourism, business and travel

02/06/2026

HOTEC 2026 is proud to welcome back Austrade as Platinum Sponsor, with Trade and Investment Queensland joining the partnership to support stronger trade, supplier connections and hospitality development across Fiji and the wider Pacific.

This marks Austrade’s third consecutive HOTEC as Platinum Sponsor, reflecting its continued commitment to connecting Australian suppliers with Fiji’s tourism and hospitality operators. Through the wider Team Australia approach, the partnership will help create practical business-to-business opportunities across food and beverage, hospitality services, equipment, technology, training and other key supplier areas.

HOTEC 2026 will be held from 22 to 23 October 2026, bringing together hoteliers, tourism operators, suppliers, service providers and industry partners for Fiji’s premier hospitality trade event.

FHTA looks forward to working with Austrade and TIQ in delivering another strong HOTEC Tradeshow for the industry.

02/06/2026

HOTEC 2026: Austrade and TIQ Announced as HOTEC Platinum Sponsor

Suva, Fiji – Wednesday 03 June 2026: The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) is pleased to announce the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) as the Platinum Sponsors for the HOTEC Tradeshow 2026, reaffirming a valued partnership that continues to support stronger trade, supplier linkages and hospitality industry development across Fiji and the wider Pacific....

Suva, Fiji – Wednesday 03 June 2026: The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) is pleased to announce the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and Trade and Investment Queensland