tourism
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Fiji Poised for Strong May–October Peak Season as Bookings Hold, Flights Expand and Film Productions Fill Hotels
Fiji’s tourism sector is signaling a positive, stable outlook as the peak season approaches, with bookings holding steady and extra flight capacity on the horizon. Film productions and a growing meetings market are adding momentum, while industry and government vow ongoing collaboration to keep travel plans on track. A resilient outlook amid global pressures hints…
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Westpac trims Fiji 2026 growth to 2% amid higher fuel, transport costs and global risks
Fiji’s economy faces a bumpy ride as global price shocks and higher transport costs bite key sectors like tourism and agriculture. A fresh outlook suggests a narrow path for 2026, with recovery hinging on external forces and policy decisions.
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Final public submissions due as Fiji weighs Vuda waste-to-energy plant amid tourism-driven waste and dengue concerns
Fiji’s tourism boom collides with a proposed Waste-to-Energy plant near Lautoka, fueling a heated debate over health, air quality, and how to manage waste as public submissions draw to a close.
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Luxon Says No Immediate Fuel Disruption Risk for Pacific Islands Forum Travel, Contingency Plans in Place
Fuel pressures loom over travel to a major Pacific gathering, but New Zealand says there’s no immediate risk. Still, with August a long way off, officials are sharpening contingency plans and leaning on regional cooperation to keep the forum on track if conditions shift.
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Luxon: No immediate fuel risk for Pacific leaders attending Palau Forum; NZ ready to help with transport if needed
New Zealand says there’s no immediate fuel risk for Pacific leaders heading to Palau for the August Forum, but contingency transport plans are on standby if conditions change.
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Fiji Tourism Surges in March 2026 as Arrivals Hit 71,765, Led by Australia, New Zealand and the United States
March brought a strong rebound for Fiji’s tourism, with a 32% jump in visitor arrivals. Leisure travel remains the engine of the recovery, as air arrivals continue to dominate the visitor mix.
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Palau Forum Faces Oil-Price Volatility as NZ Vows Support for Pacific Leaders
Pacific leaders head to the Palau forum as energy markets stay volatile. Officials say there’s no immediate risk, but the situation could shift—and regional partners are quietly lining up contingency plans to keep travel and talks on track.
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Blue Lagoon Cruises retires Fiji Princess after grounding near Monuriki Island
– A beloved Fiji boutique ship has retired after a grounding, ending a 22-year run with Blue Lagoon Cruises. – The Fiji Princess leaves the fleet following a grounding, marking the end of an era in Fiji’s boutique cruising. – Blue Lagoon Cruises bids farewell to the Fiji Princess as it retires after a grounding,…
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Port of Suva Set for a Busy April with 27 Containerships, Cruise Calls, Tankers and a Research Vessel
April brings an exceptionally busy spell at Suva’s port, with a diverse cast of vessels—from cargo ships and tankers to cruise liners and a research vessel—marking Fiji’s capital as a regional maritime hub. The surge will test port logistics, fuel deliveries and passenger services as cargo, science and tourism converge on the quay.
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Fiji Tourism Faces Downturn as ADB Warns of Geopolitical Spillovers and Rising Fuel Costs
Global tensions and rising fuel costs cast a shadow over Fiji’s tourism, signaling a sharper downturn in arrivals. Industry leaders are mobilizing contingency plans to shield bookings and chart a cautious recovery, with the next steps hinging on fuel availability, flight schedules, and coordinated responses.