Fiji

Add one more travel segment that Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) is now affording its star rating: river cruises.

Marriott International has confirmed its expansion in Fiji, signing an agreement for The Ritz-Carlton Fiji, Namuka Bay. Earmarked to open in five years time, the 249-key new-build luxury resort will be situated in the heart of the Coral Coast occupying a 28-hectare beachfront site, just over an hour’s drive from Nadi International Airport.

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

Likuliku Lagoon Resort on Fiji’s Malolo Island will start welcoming back guests on 1 May, following the completion of a FJ$10 million (AU$7M) revitalisation project.

Luxperience has unveiled its highly anticipated famil program for 2025. This year’s program offers unparalleled opportunities for luxury travel advisors to immerse themselves in some of the most exquisite destinations, providing tailored knowledge essential for understanding the needs of niche clientele.

The $12 million renovation of Nanuku Resort Fiji is now complete, with the redesign coinciding with the property’s 10th anniversary celebrations.

Outrigger Fiji has launched two new accommodation options – Plantation Pool Bures and Resort View Courtyards – both designed to enhance guest privacy, comfort, and luxury.

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.

Vomo Island Resort in Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands, has kicked off the new year with the launch of four new two-bedroom family pool villas.

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.

The arrival of two new ATR aircraft has bolstered the Fiji Airways fleet, supporting the airline’s efforts to improve domestic and regional connectivity.

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.