Fiji was named in the Top 25 Islands in the World in this year’s Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards.

The United Arab Emirates looks forward to strengthen cooperation with Fiji in important areas of development such as economy, trade, tourism and investment, climate change and renewable energy.

The Fiji Marriott Training Academy has so far seen more than 170 people graduate, with the majority now employed in the thriving tourism industry.

The Pacific Asia Travel Association in its Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts says more tourists are predicted to arrive in Fiji during the third quarter of the year than at other times.

The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association has expressed its delight at the recent budget announcement, stating their members will be extremely pleased.

Tourism Fiji says they are happy with the allocation they received in the national budget.

In the past decade, Fiji has faced numerous challenges in attracting investments and developing large resorts due to an unfavorable investment climate.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands has become the 18th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment.

Tourism earnings from Australia accounted for $505.4 million, which is 58.1 percent of the pre-pandemic tourism earnings recovered last year.

Tourism Fiji launched its newest campaign – the Shot of Happiness Project today.

Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says he is confident that the industry will surpass more than two billion dollars in earnings this year.

The Tourism Minister says accessing accommodations in Suva is a challenge, which limits the arrival of more tourists.