FIJI has won the bid to host the South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) 2027, following a decisive vote by the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) Board of Directors in Nadi last week.
The selection comes after a competitive process, with Fiji and Tahiti Tourisme both submitting formal expressions of interest to host the region’s leading tourism trade event.
The Board ultimately approved Fiji as the host, instructing the SPTO Secretariat to work closely with Fijian authorities to finalise arrangements for the high-profile gathering.
This move reinforces Fiji’s status as a regional tourism powerhouse and signals strong confidence in the country’s capability to stage critical industry events.
The SPTE is the Pacific’s foremost tourism marketplace, connecting international buyers with operators and National Tourism Offices throughout the region.
The annual event is central to stimulating visitor demand, building partnerships, and generating business for Pacific tourism stakeholders.
SPTO CEO Christopher Cocker said the Board’s decision highlights Fiji’s continued leadership and significant contribution to Pacific tourism.
“SPTE is one of the region’s most important tourism platforms, and Fiji has consistently shown it can host high-quality regional events that deliver real value to the industry,” Cocker said.
The Board also commended Fiji’s ongoing support for the SPTE’s structure, as well as its advocacy for consecutive hosting of both the Fiji Tourism Exchange and SPTE.
In a further sign of long-term commitment, Fiji proposed that if the SPTE is hosted elsewhere in future years, the event should return to Fiji for the following two years. This gesture was welcomed as a demonstration of Fiji’s dedication to regional tourism growth.
The announcement comes as Pacific tourism continues to rebound, expand its global profile, and enhance regional cooperation.
Organisers expect SPTE 2027 in Fiji to further elevate the Pacific’s tourism offerings and provide valuable opportunities for business and networking across the Blue Pacific.
