THERE are at least 53 tourism investment projects with proposed investment value of $3.1 billion.
Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka revealed this at the recent 2025 Nadi Business Forum.
He said this include part of the industry’s significant investments to cater for Fiji’s growing tourist arrivals and they include upgrades at the Nadi International Airport and the development of more rooms.
“Fiji Airports has just partnered with the International Finance Corporation for Phase 1 of Nadi International Airport’s Infrastructure Development under their Master Plan,” he said.
“This includes implementing facilitation measures such as Advanced Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) systems.
“What this will essentially do is, allow us to pre-identify passengers and any potential risks.
“There are at least 53 tourism investment projects we are looking at with a proposed investment value of $3.1 billion at different stages.
“So, we are essentially looking at an additional 4000 rooms that will support the additional seats.”
He said the ministry’s priority for the next budget would address some realities that were vital to the tourism industry.
“This includes essential infrastructure and services such as roads, water, power, and healthcare.
“And all of this will be delivered under the economic pressure and global uncertainty we are in.
“I acknowledge some of the tourism areas here in Nadi need a lot more investments such as waste management on Denarau, road and water upgrades at Wailoaloa.
“I haven’t had my budget meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, but there are a few areas I would like to share that are in line with Fiji’s National Sustainable Tourism Framework 2024-2034 and National Development Plan.”
Note: This article was first published on the print version of the Fiji Times dated May 27, 2025
