S01 E45 - Cath Cooksley-Little at HOTEC Oct 23 2026

In this episode the Two Palagi talk with New Zealand's Trade Commissioner for the Pacific who is leading a NZ presence at the HOTEC trade show in Nadi. Together they explore the Trade Show, highlighting key insights about the evolving tourism landscape in Fiji. It emphasizes the shift towards quality in products and the importance of local partnerships in enhancing the tourism experience. **Takeaways** - Increased focus on quality over price - Emerging trends in local partnerships **Chapters** - 00:07 Introduction to Two Palagi - 11:15 Introduction to the HOTEC Trade Show - 14:00 Trends and Changes in the Tourism Sector - 18:41 Food Trends - 21:40 Advice for HOTEC Delegates - 24:41 Walk Through HOTEC - 32:28 Highlights and Gala Dinner - 34:47 Talanoa Summary - 38:49 Launch of Pasifika+ Digital Platform - 40:09 Israel Joins the Pacific Islands Forum - 42:35 Upcoming Conference and Events - 44:40 Economic Outlook and Energy Challenges - 46:20 Two Palagi Outro **Resources** Website - www.twopalagi.com Email - [talanoa@twopalagi.com](mailto:talanoa@twopalagi.com) HOTEC - https://fhta.com.fj/event/hotec-tradeshow-2026/ NZTE AusPac - https://www.nzte.govt.nz/page/contact-our-australia-pacific-offices The Two Palagi in a Pisinisi Pod podcast is the property of 2PP Pacific Commerce Ltd with all rights reserved to the content and related intellectual property.