Travel: Splurging on Hawaii oceanfront resort villas

The white-washed Moorish-style oceanfront villas at Maui’s Fairmont Kea Lani are perched just above Polo Beach, a beautiful arc-shaped cove in south Maui’s Wailea resort region. There are 37 of these deluxe abodes, each wrapped in magenta-hued...

How to watch England v Scotland: Live stream, TV info for last Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final

The Six Nations rivals battle it out in Bristol for a place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals Watch England v Scotland as two fierce local rivals clash in the last of this weekend’s Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. This guide features all...

Former Tourism Fiji CEO lands new job with Brisbane 2032 Olympic Committee

Former Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill has been appointed as the Chief Marketing Officer for Brisbane 2032 Brisbane 2032 is the Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games hosted in Brisbane, Australia. In a statement posted on...

FIJI WATER FLYING FIJIANS TEST SERIES 2025 | PACIFIC NATIONS CUP 2025 | Tonga test awaits Fiji

The mission this Saturday for the FIJI Water Flying Fijians against Tonga in their first Pacific Nations Cup match is simple: win. And to ensure the mission is accomplished in all aspects, it will mean a concentrated approach on refining any...

Brisbane 2032 appoints former Tourism Fiji CEO as its new marketing officer

Former Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill has been appointed the chief marketing officer for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games organising committee. Hill remit will include the oversight, planning, and delivery of the Brisbane 2032 brand...

Former Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill Named Brisbane Olympics & Paralympics CMO

Brent Hill, former CEO of Tourism Fiji and CMO of the South Australian Tourism Commission, has been named as the CMO for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Hill’s appointment follows a global search for the role. Brisbane 2032 CEO...

RSE workers’ accommodation a constraint to scheme, says Fiji government official

In 2024/2025, there were 177 employers in the scheme employing about 17,000 workers across areas like horticulture and viticulture. Pacific partners commit to supporting returnees Vanuatu, Samoa and Tonga remained the largest labour source nations...

Former Tourism Fiji Chief Executive joins Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee as Chief Marketing Officer

Fiji’s visitor arrivals hit 543K so far in 2025

Fiji’s tourism industry continues its strong post-pandemic recovery, with visitor arrivals for the year to date (January–July 2025) reaching 543,073, bolstered by a record-breaking month in July. According to official Fiji Tourism statistics,...

Homebound gets release date

[Source: Bollywood Hungama] After making waves on the global festival circuit, Neeraj Ghaywan’s much-anticipated drama Homebound is all set for its theatrical release. On September 13, 2025, producer Karan Johar took to social media to announce...

FIJI WATER FLYING FIJIANS TEST SERIES 2025 | PACIFIC NATIONS CUP 2025 |Canada on right track

CANADA and Tonga took early leads in their respective pools with victory in their opening Pacific Nations Cup matches to give their Rugby World Cup 2027 qualification chances a boost. Tyler Ardron marked his return to international rugby ahead of...

Fiji Pro as part of World Surfing League Championship tour extended till 2029

Fiji’s partnership with the World Surf League to secure Fiji Pro as part of the Championship tour has been extended till 2029. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Viliame Gavoka highlighted this at the Marriott Fiji Resort, Momi Bay...

Marriott to debut Ritz-Carlton Fiji Namuka Bay in 2030

Marriott International will open The Ritz-Carlton Fiji, Namuka Bay in 2030, marking the brand’s debut on Fiji’s Coral Coast. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Marriott International, Inc. signed an agreement with Luxurious Resort (Fiji) Pte Limited to open The...

Travel insurance for offbeat destinations surges 45% as Seychelles, Vietnam lead growth: Policybazaar

Indian travellers are seeking unique, less crowded destinations, driving a 45% rise in travel insurance purchases for offbeat locations over the past 2–3 years, according to Policybazaar. Seychelles emerged as the fastest-growing destination,...

Travel insurance purchases for offbeat destinations surge 45%, Seychelles and Vietnam lead growth

Image credit - iStock-1195971216 Travel insurance demand for offbeat destinations has surged by nearly 45 per cent in the past 2–3 years, according to the latest trends from Policybazaar. Locations such as Seychelles, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Fiji...

Pacific Nations Cup: Manu Samoa and Flying Fijians teams receive a Rotorua welcome – On The Up

The idea of calling them “visitors” was described as “strange”, given their shared heritage with Māori and the understanding that “all are cousins”, those gathered heard. Manu Samoa’s Michael Alaalatoa reflected on those ties, saying Pacific...

Fiji simplifies immigration systems

DEPUTY Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica said Fiji and Papua New Guinea can deepen its collaboration in immigration systems and border management. Mr Kamikamica told those present at the Fiji-PNG Investment Business Forum in Nadi on Thursday that...

Fiji Prime Minister Rabuka’s Visit Underscores India’s Pacific Focus

Home Editor's Pick Fiji Prime Minister Rabuka’s Visit Underscores India’s Pacific Focus Fiji is seen as India's key partner in the Indo-Pacific, not only because of its Indian diaspora but because of the heft it brings to the region There was a...

4 Stunning Beach Destinations Surprisingly Surging In Popularity

Believe it or not, not everyone wants to go to Cancun, Punta Cana, or even The Bahamas, one of the closest paradise islands in close reach to the States. Some of us view our travels as an adventure, rather than a beautiful escape to lounge around...

Exclusive: Marriott’s Richard Crawford on The Ritz-Carlton Fiji and further expansion

Marriott International Vice President of Hotel Development for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific, Richard Crawford, spoke exclusively to Wayfarer about this week’s signing of The Ritz-Carlton Fiji, Namuka Bay. How important is this for...