Fiji's Tourism Sector Welcomes Tourism Tax Clarification

Fiji's tourism sector welcomes tourism tax clarification

Fiji's main tourism industry body says it welcomes the government's decision to relax its new tourism tax, but it remains confused about some aspects of the controversial policy.

Your next island holiday is about to cost 5% more as new tourism tax hits

Australian holidaymakers face a new 5 per cent Fiji tourism tax from September 2026. Discover how it affects pre-paid bookings and your total holiday cost.

New tourism tax in Fiji to apply only to new bookings from September 1

In a major relief to the travel and tourism industry in Fiji, the Fijian government has confirmed that a new tourism tax will apply only to fresh tourism bookings made on and after September 1, providing greater certainity to visitors and tourism operators. In a press statement, Fiji government says that bookings made before September 1 will not be subject to TST, even where the tourism service is provided after that date. This provides certaint…

Fiji revises tourism tax rules

The Fijian government has revised the implementation of its new 5% Tourism Services Tax (TST), confirming that it will apply only to bookings made …

FHTA welcomes tst exemption for existing bookings

The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association welcomes the government’s confirmation that the Tourism Services Tax will now apply only to bookings made on or after 1 September exempting existing bookings from the tax. FHTA chief executive officer Fantasha Lockington says this is they have been asking for since consultations began after the announcement of the […]

Gov't urges rollout of Fiji Airways support levy

Fiji's government has urged tour operators to implement a temporary 5% tourism services tax from September 1, 2026, accusing the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) and some industry players of delaying its rollout. Implementation had already been postponed from July 1 to August 1, and then September 1, to allow businesses more time to prepare. The 12-month levy, introduced to support Fiji Airways (FJ, Nadi), applies to eligible tourism bu…