Discover how New Zealand outpaced Fiji and Pacific neighbors in 2026 inbound tourism growth through flight expansion and market surges.

Explore Fiji snorkelling adventures with crystal waters, vibrant coral reefs, marine life and tropical island experiences

Marriott International has added Series by Marriott to its South Pacific portfolio through the introduction of new hotels in Nouméa, New Caledonia as well as the Isle of Pines and Deva.

Solomon Islands introduces new Guadalcanal WWII tours with Valor Tours, offering history-focused journeys for travellers in 2026 and 2027.

Fiji is strengthening its position as a leading South Pacific tourism destination as record visitor arrivals, improved air connectivity, expanding resorts and new tourism policies attract more global travellers and investment.

Qantas has created a new gateway between Auckland and Samoa with the launch of direct flights connecting the two destinations, strengthening Pacific travel networks by improving air accessibility, supporting longer multi-destination visitor journeys and opening new tourism opportunities across the region.

Fiji is attracting more Chinese travellers through luxury holidays, wellness tourism, AI-powered travel planning and personalised premium experiences.

Vanuatu targets 150,000 visitors by 2028 with Australia as key market, driving over 60% of arrivals under new tourism marketing strategy 2026–2028.

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