After four years at the helm of Tourism Fiji, CEO Brent Hill will step down to return to Australia with his family.

Construction on Fiji’s newest five-star resort, Vatu Talei – The Jewel on Denarau Island in Nadi, is forging ahead, making good progress towards its opening date in late 2026.

Fiji has recorded its highest-ever overseas visitor arrivals, breaking through the 1 million mark for the first time in 2024. The South Pacific holiday hotspot for Aussie travellers welcomed more than 982,938 tourists by air —up 5.7 compared to the 2023 result — and just shy of 82,000 cruise ship passengers last year.

Fiji’s tourism industry is breathing a sigh of relief as it was confirmed that no trace of illicit substances such as methanol had been found in the drinks consumed by seven people who fell ill in the destination recently.

Record occupancies at Fiji’s luxury resorts are highlighting the destination’s resurgence as a high-end travel destination.

Australians can’t get enough of Fiji, with the number of Aussies heading to destination hitting a new all-time record in September.

Fiji sets unprecedented record with surge in Australian visitors

This month marks the 20th anniversary of Australia’s leading public relations agency, PEPR, which specialises in luxury, cruise, destination, and lifestyle communications.

The Travel Junction’s latest collaborative campaign initiative will be working alongside Tourism Fiji to promote the South Pacific destination. Through the wholesaler’s bookable and curated packages, The Travel Junction is supporting Tourism Fiji’s five pillars: Natural Environment, Adventurous Experiences, Community Connections, Recharge and Reconnect, and Food and Drink.

Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill says Fiji is chomping at the bit for the earmarked influx of expeditions cruising to the waters of the South Pacific nation.

Tourism Fiji has outlined its corporate strategy for the next two years, with an objective of reaching FJ$3 billion in tourism spend by the end of 2024.

Tourism Fiji has released a more interactive and visually powerful version of its online travel agent training program, Matai. The rollout of ‘Matai 2.0’, as it is being referred, was exclusively foreshadowed by LATTE in December.