Fiji’s new tourism tax could increase costs for holidaymakers with existing bookings
Travel industry groups are warning that Fiji's new 5 percent tourism tax may result in unexpected additional charges for travellers who have already booked holidays.
Australian and New Zealand travel industry bodies are urging Fiji to delay a new 5 percent tourism tax, warning that travellers with existing bookings could face unexpected additional costs. The tax applies to large-scale tourism operators, and experts say the costs are likely to be passed on to customers. Fiji's main tourism industry body has welcomed the government's decision to relax the policy but says it remains confused about some aspects of the controversial measure.
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RNZ
Travellers who already booked Fiji holidays could pay more, travel groups warn
Australian and New Zealand travel industry bodies are urging Fiji to delay a new 5 percent tourism tax, saying travellers with existing bookings could face unexpected additional costs.
Stuff
Travellers who already booked Fiji holidays could pay more, travel groups warn
The new tax will be in place for large-scale tourism operators and travel industry experts are warning the costs are likely to be passed on to customers.
RNZ
Fiji's tourism sector welcomes tourism tax clarification
Fiji's main tourism industry body says it welcomes the government's decision to relax its new tourism tax, but it remains confused about some aspects of the controversial policy.