Participants of the Fiji Dive Fiesta 2019 will get a chance to explore world-class dive sites in the North this year.

Tourism Fiji Chief Executive, Matthew Stoeckel says dive is a crucial niche segment that is promoted in all their key markets.

He says Fiji is well positioned as the soft coral capital of the world and the focus for this year will be to promote our rich cultural diversity and adventurous landscape.

The fiesta will encompass a week-long, action-packed dive itinerary, rounding off with one full day of expo/trade engagement for the group with the local dive operators.

The event will see dive agents and media from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Europe, China and North America.

They will experience some of Fiji’s world-renowned diving sites. This includes dive spots on the colourful Rainbow Reef and other sites along the Somosomo Strait.

The dive will be from held from the 16th- 22nd of this month.

This year’s event culminates with a Dive Expo at the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa and