Fiji’s tourism industry has marked a historic shift in leadership, with Josephine Moffat elected as the first female President of the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association.

Fiji’s tourism image is being questioned, with concerns that the experience visitors receive upon arrival does not always reflect the country’s world-famous reputation for warmth and hospitality.

Tourism Fiji is shifting its focus towards attracting high-value visitors as the global tourism sector faces increasing uncertainty and changing travel patterns.

Concerns have been raised over Tourism Fiji’s engagement with operators in remote areas such as Labasa and the Rakiraki–Tavua corridor. Questions have been raised about access to industry support and major events.

Tourism Fiji has appointed lawyer Deepesh Singh as its new Board Secretary and Corporate Services/Governance Specialist.

The Ministry of Health says some hotels tidy up their premises before scheduled inspections, making it difficult for inspectors to assess actual sanitary conditions.

Resorts along the Pacific Harbour stretch are working on a partnership plan to help them collectively market their businesses.

Parliament has heard renewed calls for clearer evidence that tourism growth is reaching rural, maritime and iTaukei communities.

The recently passed Tourism Bill 2026 will establish clearer accountability across government and provide greater certainty for investors, according to Assistant Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Sakiusa Tubuna and Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Sakiasi Ditoka.

The Pilot Tourism Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) Fund has almost fully used up its allocated budget.

Parliament today passed the Tourism Bill 2026, marking a major overhaul of the country’s tourism laws for the first time in more than 50 years.

Fiji’s tourism sector continues to show strong growth, with visitor arrivals rising in the first four months of the year despite global economic uncertainty.