Fiji’s tourism accommodation sector has recorded strong financial performance, with annual turnover reaching $1.63 billion in 2025, an increase of 6.3 per cent year-on-year.
Provisional data released by Fiji Bureau of Statistics shows the growth was driven by higher visitor demand and improved service earnings across hotels and tourist accommodation providers.
In the December quarter alone, takings from accommodation, food, liquor and other services totalled $414.1 million, up 9.4 per cent compared to the same period in 2024.
Employment in the sector also expanded, with paid jobs rising by 5.0 per cent, reflecting increased activity across the industry.
Operational indicators point to steady gains in both capacity and usage. The number of rooms available rose slightly by 0.2 per cent, while rooms sold increased by 0.4 per cent, pushing the room occupancy rate up to 56.6 per cent. Bed occupancy also improved to 52.5 per cent.
Regionally, the Coral Coast recorded the highest occupancy rates, with increased activity also noted in the Yasawa and Mamanuca Group, Coral Coast and Lautoka areas during the fourth quarter.
Visitor trends show strong arrivals from Australia in the Coral Coast and Nadi areas, while the Northern Division attracted a large number of visitors from the United States. In Suva, most visitors in the December quarter came from Japan and other Pacific Island countries.
The figures highlight continued resilience in Fiji’s tourism sector, a key driver of economic growth.
