AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism Regulation Upgrade: Fiji’s Tourism Bill 2026 has been enacted as the Tourism Act 2026, replacing the 1973 Hotel and Guest Houses Act and bringing a single framework for hotels, resorts, tour operators, community tourism, camping and hiking, plus short-stay platforms like Airbnb—aimed at modern oversight as visitor numbers near one million. Border & Travel Docs: The Passport Amendment Bill 2026 (renaming the Passport Act to the Travel Documents Act) tightens penalties, speeds processing for Fijians overseas, and introduces temporary travel documents for people stranded after losing or having expired passports. Fuel Pressure Hits Travel Costs: Opposition leader Inia Seruiratu is calling for an immediate VAT cut on fuel after fresh price hikes, arguing it would ease transport and daily costs. Cruise Options: Norwegian Cruise Line has extended its 2026–27 South Pacific season with more 8–13 day itineraries, adding extra voyages between April and December 2027. Regional Travel Safety & Screening: Fiji’s new Immigration Bill reforms focus on stronger airport screening and modernising border security and travel documents. Economy Watch: The Reserve Bank of Fiji warns growth is still on a downward trend as global fuel and electricity tariff impacts feed inflation and soften travel demand.
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