Fiji will host the Pacific’s biggest week of tourism trade in May next year, with the South Pacific Tourism Exchange and the Fiji Tourism Exchange to be held consecutively in Nadi.

The South Pacific Tourism Exchange, the Pacific’s premier tourism marketplace, will take place from the 5th to 6th May, followed by the Fiji Tourism Exchange from 7th to 8th May. 

The week-long programme will bring together regional tourism leaders, government representatives, development partners and industry stakeholders to discuss emerging trends, opportunities and priorities shaping the future of Pacific tourism.

Anchored by SPTE, the programme will connect international buyers with tourism operators and national tourism offices from across the Pacific, creating opportunities to showcase Fiji and the wider region, strengthen industry partnerships and drive visitor demand.

Holding SPTE and FTE back-to-back will allow international buyers to engage with Fiji’s tourism industry and the wider Pacific in a single visit, improving efficiency while maximising business opportunities for buyers, sellers and industry partners.

SPTO Chief Executive Officer Christopher Cocker said SPTE remains one of the Pacific’s most important tourism platforms and Fiji has consistently demonstrated its ability to host high-quality regional events that deliver value to the tourism industry.

Tourism Fiji Chief Executive Officer Dr. Paresh Pant said Fiji was proud to once again host SPTE alongside FTE, reinforcing the country’s position as the Pacific’s tourism and aviation hub.

Dr. Pant said bringing the two events together would create greater value for international buyers and industry partners while providing a strong platform to showcase not only Fiji, but the diversity of tourism experiences available across the Pacific.

The combined hosting of SPTE and FTE is expected to further strengthen Fiji’s role as a regional tourism hub while highlighting the Pacific’s collective commitment to sustainable tourism development, destination marketing and global competitiveness.