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Crowne Plaza Fiji launches state-of-the-art Convention Centre and event precinct
Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa has officially unveiled its new state-of-the-art convention centre and event space, marking the completion of a multi-million dollar transformation that positions the resort as the leading destination for business events and weddings in Fiji and the South Pacific.
The Ritz-Carlton to debut in Fiji
Marriott International, inc. signed an agreement with Luxurious Resort (Fiji) Pte Limited to open The Ritz-Carlton Fiji, Namuka Bay, marking the brand’s debut in Fiji.
Fiji Tourism Exchange returns in March 2026
Tourism Fiji i have announced that the Fiji Tourism Exchange (FTE) will return on 27–28 March 2026, uniting the global travel trade, media, and Fiji’s tourism operators for two dynamic days of business networking, knowledge sharing, and showcasing the very best of Fiji’s tourism experiences.
Fiji makes history hosting conference
Fiji marked a historic milestone as it hosted the 2025 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference recently, the first time for this international event to be held in the Pacific.
Beautiful Samoa Roadshow 2025
The Beautiful Samoa Roadshow of New Zealand visited Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton and Auckland in mid-June.
TEWAKA invests in electric vehicles
Fijian-owned tourism transport operator, TEWAKA has added four new electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet.
Beautiful Samoa NZ Roadshow 2025
Samoa Tourism Authority will showcase the very best of Samoa once again on the New Zealand Roadshow.
Port Vila’s seafront area reopens in Vanuatu
The Port Vila Seafront area has reopened and a Temporary Map Version 2 has been released.
Sustainable tourism move by Tourism Fiji
Tourism Fiji has this week launched a Loloma Hour.
Samoa Tourism Exchange 2025
The annual Samoa Tourism Exchange 2025 (STE2025) took place last week in Apia. The theme, “Resilient Tourism-Sustainable Growth” underscored the need for a tourism sector that not only minimises environmental impacts but also remains resilient in the face of challenges such as natural disasters and economic fluctuations.
Fiji Airways winner at BE Expo
Angie Bradley (centre) from Smoking Gun Event Agency NZ was the lucky winner of flights to Fiji courtesy of Fiji Airways with Brittany Homan and Feilcia Verman of Fiji Airways. Front Eddie Soro of VOU Dance Fiji
New GM and refurbishments for Scenic Matavai Resort Niue
Crowne Plaza Fiji sets date for convention centre opening
The grand opening of Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa’s new ballroom and event space will take place on 1 March 2025.
Vanuatu ranks in top 10 countries to visit in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel
Vanuatu has been recognised in Lonely Planet’s prestigious Best in Travel 2025, ranking as #8 in the Top 10 Countries to visit next year.
Strong turnout for Beautiful Samoa NZ Roadshow
Samoan suppliers have proved the importance they place on the New Zealand market, with twice as many taking in the NZ Roadshow than a year before.
Beautiful Samoa NZ Roadshow 2024
Samoa Tourism Authority will showcase the very best of Samoa once again on the New Zealand Roadshow.
Samoa Tourism Exchange
Delegates from Australia, American Samoa, China, Fiji, New Zealand, United States and the United Kingdom gathered at Taumeasina Island Resort in Apia yesterday for two days of appointments and meetings with over 50 exhibitors.
Ratua Private Island Resort prepares for grand relaunch
Brett and Leah Fasher, owners of Ratua Private Island Resort in Vanuatu, are gearing up for a return after weathering a series of unprecedented challenges.
Save the dates for Samoa Tourism Authority
The Samoa Tourism Aurhortiy has announced dates for STE (Samoa Tourism Exchange) and the New Zealand Roadshows.
Fiji Airways win prestigious award
Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Carrier has been recognised as the Skytrax Best Airline in Australia & the Pacific at the prestigious 2023 World Airline Awards, held recently at the Paris Air Show.
Team Up Events expands into Fiji
Fiji Airways $60k support for SPTE
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has today announced Fiji Airways as its Platinum Partner for the 2023 South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE).
STE kicks off in style
The Samoan Tourism Exchange held its opening reception last night Friendship Park Matafele. Buyers and sellers gathered for an evening of entertainment and refreshments to officially open the event.
Niue removes visitor restrictions
The Government of Niue has announced major changes to travel requirements to Niue effectively removing all restrictions for visitors.
New Caledonia rep cover for 12 months in NZ market
Tourism representation and PR agency, Showponi, has has been appointed by Nouvelle Vague Marketing to represent New Caledonia Tourism NZ ahead of Sally Pepermans' departure on a 12-month sabbatical.
Fiji invites the world in to experience genuine happiness
Tourism Fiji is rolling out a refreshed take on its ‘happiness’ brand platform, just over a year on from borders reopening to tourists. The new brand platform, ‘Where happiness comes naturally’ is a meaningful evolution that pays homage to Fiji’s local people, stunning natural environments, rich culture, and the authentic experiences on offer, encouraging travellers to discover a side to Fiji they may not have known existed.
Samoa eases entry requirements for international travellers
The Samoan Tourism Authority are pleased with the easing of entry requirements for international travellers to Samoa
Vanuatu Lifts pre-departure testing
The Vanuatu Tourism Office have announced visitors to Vanuatu will no longer be required to produce a negative COVID-19 test before entering the country, effective immediately.
More flights to Cook Islands
Air New Zealand will increase the number of weekly flights from Auckland to the Cook Islands from November 2022.
“We’re back,” for incentives says Fiji
Tourism Fiji is already seeing a pick up in interest from the conference and incentives sector and is currently in the process of employing a business events manager, says chief executive office Brent Hill.
New Caledonia Welcomes NZ Travellers Back
Aircalin has relaunched its Auckland-Noumea service as part of a weekly service (every Sunday) which will extend to three weekly flights during the summer with Air New Zealand planning flights from July 2022.
Samoa set to reopen borders
The Samoan Government has announced it will be reopening its border to international travellers from August/September later this year.
New CEO for Cook Islands Tourism
The Board of the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has announced the appointment of Karla Eggelton as the Corporation's new CEO
Vanuatu announces border opening
The Vanuatu Tourism Office has announced that Vanuatu will open its borders to fully-vaccinated international travellers from 1 July, 2022 with no quarantine or arrival caps, with consumers able to book flights to Port Vila with the country’s national carrier, Air Vanuatu.
Tourism Fiji to host Tourism Expo in May
Tourism Fiji will be hosting its eighth Fijian Tourism Expo from 11 – 13 May 2022, the first face-to-face tourism event being hosted in Fiji since 2019, and the largest event since 2020 involving international guests.
NIUE ease protocols
The Government of Niue has today announced that as of Monday 2 May Niue time (Tuesday 3 May New Zealand time), travellers to Niue will be required to self-isolate for seven days immediately on arrival, and complete testing protocols, before being allowed into the Community.
Flights to Tahiti to recommence
Air Tahiti Nui General Manager Pacific, Daniel Eggenberger, welcomes a firm date to recommence its New Zealand passenger flight operations.
Fiji is ‘Open for Happiness’ to Kiwi travellers
Australian actress Rebel Wilson stars in a new campaign for Tourism Fiji as the country opened for quarantine-free travel for fully vaccinated tourists on December 1, 2021. Now as New Zealand’s borders opened back up for international travel in early March, Kiwis can once again experience the happiness that Fiji is all about.