Pacific Tourism’s Biggest Trade Week Returns to Fiji For SPTE and FTE 2027

The Pacific’s biggest week in tourism trade, return to Fiji in 2027, with the South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) set to take place in Nadi from 5–6 May, followed by the Fiji Tourism Exchange (FTE) 2027 on May 7-8. The announcement follows consultations between SPTO and Tourism Fiji.

The week will commence with the Pacific Tourism Organisation’s (SPTO) Board meeting on May 3rd, followed by the SPTO Industry Day on May 4th, bringing together regional tourism leaders, government representatives, development partners and industry stakeholders to discuss emerging trends, opportunities and priorities shaping the future of Pacific tourism.

Creating a week-long programme of business networking, knowledge sharing and trade engagement. Anchored by SPTE—the Pacific’s premier tourism marketplace—the week will connect international buyers with tourism operators and National Tourism Offices from across the region, showcasing Fiji and the wider Pacific while driving visitor demand, strengthening industry partnerships and creating new business opportunities for Pacific tourism stakeholders.

Held consecutively, the events enable international buyers to engage with Fiji’s tourism industry and the wider Pacific in a single visit, maximising business outcomes while delivering greater value and efficiency for buyers, sellers and industry partners alike.

SPTO Chief Executive Officer Christopher Cocker noted: “SPTE is one of the Pacific’s most important tourism platforms, and Fiji has consistently demonstrated its capability to host high-quality regional events that deliver real value to the tourism industry.”

Tourism Fiji Chief Executive Officer, Dr Paresh Pant, added: “Fiji is proud to host the South Pacific Tourism Exchange once again alongside the Fiji Tourism Exchange, strengthening our position as the Pacific’s tourism and aviation hub, and our proven capability to deliver world-class regional events. Bringing these events together creates greater value for international buyers and industry partners, while providing a powerful platform to showcase not only Fiji, but the incredible diversity of experiences across our Pacific neighbours. As a region, we are stronger when we work together.”

The combined hosting of FTE and SPTE in May 2027 will reinforce Fiji’s position as a key regional hub, while showcasing the Pacific’s collective strength in sustainable tourism development, destination marketing, and global competitiveness.

📌 Mark your calendars now – May 2027, Nadi, Fiji.