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The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association is urging the government to prioritize initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, sustainability, and attracting new investments in the country.

This comes as they have made budget submissions on wider industry development support, legislative reform and alignment, and infrastructure development.

In a statement, it highlights the urgency of reviewing and amending outdated regulations, policies, and legislation to align with private sector needs.

They have also made submission for providing a National Tourism Office with the required funding to ensure Fiji can continue to compete with the rest of the world.

The FHTA also adds that prioritizing strategic planning is also crucial in the public sector for infrastructure development, specifically for water, power, waste management, roads, ports, bridges, and medical facilities.