SUCCESSFUL tourism growth depends on stability and speed rather than just tax breaks.
These were the comments of Investment Fiji chief executive officer Kamal Chetty during a high-level panel discussion themed ‘Fuelling growth: Incentives that work’ held during the Third Fiji Tourism Convention in Nadi on Thursday.
The panel had explored the role of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives in improving investor confidence, crowding in private capital, and supporting priority sectors while ensuring alignment with national development objectives.
“Investors are prioritising efficient government approvals and long-term certainty to ensure they can operate smoothly for decades,” Mr Chetty said.
“Moving forward, Fiji should shift towards performance-based incentives that reward investors for creating quality jobs and supporting environmental sustainability.”
Mr Chetty said with a pipeline of upcoming projects, Investment Fiji continued to facilitate the transition from investor interest to tangible implementation.
He said by focusing on quality and efficient government processes, Fiji would ensure the tourism industry remained a powerful engine for national prosperity.
The panel discussion also highlighted the importance of policy certainty, transparent regulatory frameworks, and complementary reforms beyond tax incentives to strengthen Fiji’s overall investment climate.
The session also reinforced the need for targeted, evidence-based incentives that supported inclusive growth, resilience, and long-term value creation for Fiji’s economy.
