Fiji pushes for economic excellence
FIJI has shifted its investment policy to a facilitative approach, aiming to boost the impact of investment on the economy and
Tourism
PNG advocates for cultural preservation and tourism growth
PAPUA New Guinea’s Minister for Tourism, Belden Namah, says the country’s unparalleled cultural diversity and rich traditions hold immense potential to drive economic growth, create jobs, and strengthen regional
USP Tourism and Hospitality discipline wins global recognition for the third consecutive year
THE Discipline of Tourism and Hospitality Management (DTHM), under the School of Business and Management at The University of the South Pacific (USP), has once again brought pride to the University and the region by
Fiji bounces back from pandemic as economic powerhouse
FIJI’S economy soared past pre-pandemic levels in 2023, recording an impressive growth rate exceeding eight per cent, driven largely by a tourism revival that welcomed over one million international visitors last
Samoa launches Australia tourism bid
SAMOAN hoteliers and tour operators will hit the Australia market hard in November as they make a major push to boost visitor
Agriculture, tourism focus of business council talks
EXPECT agriculture and tourism to take centre stage at the Australia-Fiji Business Council on the Gold Cost next
Fiji announces tourism forum
TOURISM Fiji has announced that its Tourism Exchange (FTE) will return on March 27-28, 2026, uniting the global travel trade, media, and Fiji’s tour
University, SPTO sign tourism deal
THE University of the South Pacific and the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly establish and operationalise the Pacific Tourism Research
We’re open for tourism: Vanuatu, New Caledonia ready for visitors
The tourism industries of Vanuatu and New Caledonia want travelers to know they are open and welcoming visitors again after being hit by a devastating earthquake and political unrest
ONA Coffee taps Fiji’s forests to brew economic growth
ONA Coffee has partnered with 31 farmers in the Ra Province, who have naturally growing wild coffee on their land
Parametric Insurance: A door of opportunity?
Less than a fornight after an earthquake devastated Port Vila on December 17, the Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC) was on a plane to the Vanuatu capital, a US$1.2 million
Manawanui wreck to become dive attraction
It has been revealed that the HMNZS Manawanui wreckage would not be removed from its resting place outside Tafitoala on the South Coast of Upolu in Samoa. The New Zealand navy ship sank on the morning of 6 October 2024,
Excellence in tourism honoured at FETA 2024
Dance and events company VOU was one of the big winners at the 2024 Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards (FETA) on Saturday night. The event, held at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort in Denarau, brought together
Skilled construction workers return to contribute to Vatu Talei Resort development
Many skilled Fijian construction workers with experience abroad are returning to Fiji to help build Vatu Talei – The Jewel, a luxurious resort set to open in late 2026. The $230 million project on Denarau Island in
Fiji tourism’s rough patch
The warmth of Fijian hospitality is an important part of the tourism industry’s brand, a quality that sets it apart from many other destinations. But two incidents have rocked the industry over the busy Christmas and
Health and education important, not aircraft: Samoa’s PM
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa has reiterated that the idea of Samoa operating its national carrier is not a government priority right now. In a statement made during Parliament deliberations on Wednesday,
Growing from strength to strength: The Fijian Cup Championship
The recently completed Fijian Cup Championship is a sports festival that blends top-quality competition with authentic Fijian travel experiences. Established by tourism experience and travel company TourismHQ, this
Hotels join climate battle but more clarity on policies needed
As the urgency surrounding climate change mitigation strategies increases and the significance of renewable energy sources grows on a global scale, many Pacific Island countries edge closer to irreparable damage to
Sevens a golden opportunity for Solomon Islands sport tourism
As the Solomon Islands begins final preparations for its hosting of next month’s 2024 Oceania Rugby Sevens Tournament, Tourism Solomons has described the event as yet another major opportunity for the country to show
The businesses behind the glossy face of Fiji’s tourism industry
Businesses supporting Fiji’s tourism and hospitality businesses converged in Nadi last month for the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association’s
Bringing quality playgrounds to Fiji Islands
GoPlay Crew is on a mission to deliver high-quality, safe, and sustainable playgrounds to commercial and recreational spaces across
“We’re a family that gives back”: How one Fiji business balances profit with purpose
DeckedOut Fiji has emerged as a significant player in the country's tourism sector by providing everything from cocktail ingredients to
‘US$1 in every $10 globally will be from tourism’ – Gavoka says at HOTEC 2024
Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Honorable Viliame Gavoka told delegates at the recent HOTEC Tradeshow that Fiji could be inching close to one million visitors by year