Registrations are now open for the 9th South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) scheduled for 9 and 10 May 2025.

The event will be held at the luxurious Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa in the heart of Fiji’s vibrant tourism hub, Nadi. 

This is the Pacific’s largest and most exciting tourism event, and registration is now open for all tourism operators and stakeholders.

SPTE 2025 promises to deliver more than just business. It’s an event that fosters lasting relationships, cultural exchange, and the growth of sustainable tourism across the Pacific. With sustainability at the forefront, this event will highlight the importance of preserving the natural beauty and cultural heritage that make the Pacific special.

Exploring hidden gems

Focused on the theme Unity in Diversity: Exploring the Pacific’s Hidden Gems, over 150 international visitors are expected to travel to Fiji for this spectacular event. Indeed, SPTE 2025 is poised to become a gathering like no other. 

Hosted by the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) in collaboration with Fiji’s Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (MTCA), the event is a golden opportunity for sellers across the Pacific to showcase their incredible offerings to global buyers.

SPTE 2025 will feature a dynamic mix of national tourism offices, inbound tour operators, airlines, hoteliers, resort owners, transport operators, and activity and shore excursion providers from SPTO’s 20 Pacific Island member countries.

Participants will be able to meet representatives from iconic destinations like American Samoa, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Niue, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Rapanui Island, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis, and Futuna.

What’s in it for buyers?

But it’s not just about the sellers. International buyers, including travel wholesalers, agencies, planners, and online travel agencies (OTAs), from over 25 key global markets such as Australia, New Zealand, North America, the UK, Europe, China, and Asia will descend upon Fiji, seeking to connect and create partnerships with Pacific tourism providers.

SPTO chief executive Christopher Cocker also welcomed the sponsorship from Fiji Airways and Rosie Holiday who have confirmed their partnership for SPTE 2025. This collaboration demonstrates our sponsor’s dedication to supporting and revitalising tourism in the Pacific region.

Cocker mentioned that SPTE offered Sellers the chance to connect with international buyers and share the unique, authentic experiences the Pacific is known for. It’s a one-stop shop for buyers to discover new and exciting opportunities that will enrich their travel offerings.

He said: “Join us in May 2025 and be part of the future of Pacific tourism. This will be a dynamic showcase of the Pacific unfolding a vibrant journey of diverse cultures and tourism experiences. As we open registrations for this milestone event, we believe that SPTE 2025 will enhance global visibility for the Pacific’s tourism sector and create valuable opportunities for collaboration and growth.”