For the first time since its inception eight years ago, Fiji will be hosting the 8th South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) which has been hosted by Australia and New Zealand respectively over the past years.
A statement on the Pacific Tourism Organisation social media page said the event would be held on May 4 and 5, 2024, with over 150 international visitors anticipated to attend.
SPTO chief executive officer Christopher Cocker said the event was poised to be a milestone, “celebrating diverse products and unique cultures spanning the Pacific region and is expected to make a substantial contribution to the success and sustainability of the Pacific’s tourism industry”.
“It will be a dynamic showcase of the Pacific unfolding a vibrant journey of diverse cultures and tourism experiences. As we open registrations on December 19 for this milestone event, we believe that SPTE 2024 will enhance global visibility for the Pacific’s tourism sector and create valuable opportunities for collaboration and growth,” Mr Crocker said.
“SPTO is committed to equipping our partners with the essential resources and information to guarantee a smooth and practical engagement.”
Hosted by SPTO in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (MTCA) and Tourism Fiji, the two-day event will precede the Fijian Tourism Expo (FTE), scheduled for May 6 and 7 in Nadi.
Participants would include national tourism offices, inbound tour operators, airlines, hoteliers, resort owners, transport operators, destination and market representatives, and activity and shore excursion operators.
Travel wholesalers, travel agencies, travel planners and advisers, and online travel agencies (OTAs) from over 25 global tourism source markets in Australia, New Zealand, North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, China, and Asia are expected to provide converge at the event.
