Pacific Region • Fiji • TongaFiji cruise ship retires after reef grounding ends 22-year serviceThe MV Fiji Princess will not return to service after running aground near Monuriki Island with the operator confirming its retirement.PMN NewsMon, 20 Apr
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsVisa glitch triggers duplicate charges for Rarotonga visitorsA technical issue at BSP Cook Islands has caused duplicate Visa card transactions have left business and tourism leaders warning of reputational fallout.Losirene Lacanivalu, Cook Islands NewsSat, 31 Jan
Pacific RegionTravel disruptions across Tasman amid Asia airport chaosTravellers warned to expect flight delays over Christmas week, with Australia and New Zealand airports under pressure from peak holiday traffic.PMN NewsThu, 25 Dec
SummerChristmas in the Pacific: Here is your 2025 flight price guideFrom Tahiti to Tokelau, check the cost of festive escapes and plan your island getaway before flights fill up. Khalia StrongFri, 12 Dec
Pacific Region • Cook IslandsCook Islands tourism industry concerned by NZ funding pause and lack of govt clarityThe tourism industry is calling for transparency from the Cook Islands government. Losirene Lacanivalu, Cook Islands NewsThu, 13 Nov
Pacific Region • FijiFiji tourism boom hides growing generation gap, industry experts sayWhile visitor numbers hit record highs, younger families are turning to Asia, leaving the Pacific paradise dependent on older travellers.Christine RovoiWed, 12 Nov
Pacific Region • FijiFiji announces 2026 tourism talks, eyes sustainable and authentic experiencesIn a move set to put the country on the global tourism map, travel traders will gather in the heart of the Pacific.Christine RovoiMon, 18 Aug
Pacific Region • New CaledoniaTravel caution issued for New Caledonia amid ongoing political tensions, civil unrestJust six months after reopening to tourists following the deadly riots of May 2024, travellers to the French territory are urged to exercise heightened caution.Christine RovoiTue, 12 Aug
Pacific Region • New CaledoniaNew Caledonia tourism recovery is slow but steady after civil unrestIt's been over a year since riots erupted in the capital, halting travel and causing thousands to flee the French Pacific territory.Andre Fa'aosoMon, 07 Jul
Environment • FijiPacific tourism leaders commit to eradicating single-use plastics Industry stakeholders have approved a toolkit for governments and businesses, calling for sustainable and regenerative tourism.Andre Fa'aosoWed, 28 May