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.

Fiji is set to modernise its tourism industry with the Tourism Bill 2026, aimed at strengthening regulation, improving sustainability and attracting new investment.

The South Pacific Tourism Exchange is being credited with strengthening regional tourism and expanding market access for Pacific island nations.

Fiji’s national outrigger canoeing body is urging the Department of Environment to reject a proposed industrial development in Vuda, warning it could damage one of the country’s key coastal sporting areas.

The tourism sector set a new record in March, with 71,765 visitors arriving during the month.

Fiji’s hotel sector is generating more revenue but occupancy growth remains weak.

The Rosie Travel Group says bookings at its resorts and inbound operations remain strong, despite ongoing global uncertainties.

The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation has signed a Letter of Agreement with the Australian Government’s Market Development Facility to strengthen efforts toward a more sustainable and inclusive tourism sector.

Provisional figures from the Fiji Bureau of Statistics show that a total of 70,993 visitors arrived in Fiji in January this year, marking a slight increase of zero point three percent compared to January 2025.

Tourism Fiji will appoint regional representatives across the country to strengthen stakeholder engagement and improve marketing returns.

Tourism Fiji China has secured two major corporate incentive groups, including food and agriculture leader Snow Valley, which selected Fiji to reward its top sales performers.