tourism
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Fiji Bets on Stopovers to Turn Transit Passengers into Short-Stay Visitors at Nadi
Fiji is piloting a plan to turn transit travellers into short-stay visitors, aiming to ease hotel shortages and unlock new tourism revenue. From potential tax incentives to smoother logistics and a broader air network, authorities are weighing how a brief stopover could reshape the destination’s tourism.
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Fiji Tourism Minister Urges Relocation of $1.4B Vuda Waste-to-Energy Plant to Protect Tourism Corridor
Vuda’s proposed $1.4B waste-to-energy plant is drawing sharp pushback from Fiji’s tourism sector, which says the site sits in the heart of the tourism corridor and could jeopardize key tours and livelihoods. The Tourism Minister adds his voice, urging a relocation as siting talks intensify.
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Fiji to fast-track solar and biomass to curb fuel imports and shield tourism from energy shocks
Fiji readies a sweeping energy plan to shield the economy from global shocks by accelerating renewable power and smarter energy use, with tourism at its core. The move hints at a tighter, more sustainable energy future for the island nation.
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Fiji Tourism Exchange 2026 Launches in Denarau to Forge Global Partnerships and Strengthen Air Connectivity
Fiji’s flagship tourism exchange kicked off in Denarau, gathering 500+ international partners for two days of networking and deal-making as the sector recalibrates for sustainable growth amid global travel volatility.
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SPTO, FHTA Announce Silver Sponsorship for HOTEC 2026 to Drive Practical Pacific Tourism Sustainability
SPTO and FHTA team up for HOTEC 2026, promising opening-day talks that tackle real-world sustainability for Pacific tourism. The sponsorship hints at turning policy into practical solutions that help businesses grow while caring for coastal stewardship.
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IMF trims Fiji’s 2026 growth forecast to 2.5% on softer tourism and higher oil prices
An IMF forecast signals a softer year ahead for Fiji in 2026, as tourism cools and energy costs rise. Inflation may tick higher, prompting policymakers to balance near-term relief with longer-term fiscal resilience. The outlook hints at a pivotal period for safeguarding households and stability.
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Fiji Airways Warns Jet-Fuel Spike From Iran-Israel Conflict Could Prompt Temporary Route Cuts to Safeguard Tourism
Jet fuel prices are rising amid geopolitical tensions, threatening margins for Fiji’s tourism-reliant economy. The airline faces hard trade-offs—protecting revenue while keeping routes and travel flow steady.
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Fiji’s South Sea Cruises debuts MV Yasawa Princess II in $15m luxury boost for Yasawa island tourism
Here are three short teaser options you can choose from: – Fiji’s Yasawa islands welcome a new luxury vessel, marking a bold push to upscale boutique cruising and community experiences in the archipelago. – A sleek new small‑ship cruiser arrives in Fiji, signaling a multi‑million‑dollar drive to elevate island stays, culture and inter‑island travel. -…
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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Threaten Pacific Tourism with Higher Fares and Longer Flights
Analysts warn that global tensions could quietly reshuffle travel in the Pacific, pushing up fuel costs and stretching flight routes. With accessibility and budgets tightening, the region’s tourism rebound may face sharper headwinds than expected.
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Fiji revives Tourism Action Group as tourism accounts for more than 40 per cent of GDP
Tourism now accounts for more than 40% of GDP, and a crisis-focused plan is being rolled out to safeguard the sector’s foreign-exchange lifeline. In the coming weeks, a tighter, coordinated push could reshape Fiji’s path to economic recovery.