Program Components

The Fiji Tourism Development Program is being implemented in three phases stretching over a 10-year period. Phase 1 activities will be implemented up to 2028 overlapping with Phase 2, which is estimated to begin in 2026, and finally Phase 3, the final roll-out up to 2034.
Program Goal

The overall Program Development Objective is to develop resilient and sustainable tourism infrastructure and services in Vanua Levu. This means:

  • Strengthening essential infrastructure and services for both residents and visitors.
  • Enhancing environmental sustainability of natural and cultural assets.
  • Increasing private sector participation and local entrepreneurship.
  • Expanding employment and business opportunities, particularly for women and communities.
Phased Approach
The Program is delivered under a Multi-Phase Programmatic Approach (MPA), ensuring long-term, coordinated investments and adaptive learning.
Phase I: Foundations for Growth (2023–2029 | US$61.5m)
  • Focus: Address immediate barriers to sustainable tourism.
  • Key Actions:
    • Upgrading Savusavu and Labasa airports for safety and resilience.
    • Improving the Cross Island Road to connect Labasa and Savusavu.
    • Enhancing waste management and essential services.
    • Developing an Integrated Tourism Master Plan.
    • Supporting MSME recovery and piloting women-focused business development programs.
    • Cityscape upgrades in Savusavu and Labasa with community-driven design.
Phase II: Scaling Impact (2026–2031 | US$70m)
  • Focus: Expand infrastructure and deepen private sector engagement.
  • Key Actions:
    • Investments in renewable energy, wastewater systems, and mid-size infrastructure.
    • Feasibility and rollout of a greenfield airport or Labasa airport expansion.
    • Launch of a broad MSME development program.
    • Skills training and financing support for tourism entrepreneurs, especially women.
    • Establishment of Marine Managed Areas (MMAs) and conservation zones.
    • Pursuit of UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status for Natewa Bay.
Phase III: Consolidating Gains (2029–2033 | US$68.5m)
  • Focus: Long-term sustainability and institutional reforms.
  • Key Actions:
    • Full implementation of the Integrated Tourism Master Plan.
    • Policy reforms and financing mechanisms for ongoing sustainability.
    • Expanded infrastructure connectivity and resilient essential services.
    • Increased tourism-related jobs and revenue.
    • Enhanced community and conservation benefits.
Core Components

Overcoming Barriers & Developing Sustainable Tourism (US$12.45m)

  • Master planning, sector coordination, MSME support, and environmental sustainability.

Building Resilient Tourism Infrastructure (US$40.05m)

  • Airports, roads, cityscapes, waste management, and feasibility studies for future investments.

Tourism Capacity Enhancement & Project Management (US$9m)

  • Skills development, institutional strengthening, and project delivery support.