SUVA, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Fiji will host the 2024 South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) in Nadi, the country's third-largest city, the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation said in a statement on Friday.
Fiji is a founding member and host country of the Pacific Tourism Organization.
Being selected as the host country for the region's flagship tourism event is a testament to the strength of regional partnerships, the statement said.
The event, the seventh of its kind, will be held in May next year, along the margins of the Fijian Tourism Expo.
It will bring together industry leaders, tourism professionals, stakeholders and partners from across the region to foster collaboration, and highlight the unique cultural heritage and diverse offerings of each participating island nation, the ministry said. ■