Kokomo Private Island, Fiji

AfarSep 3

Fiji Is Adding a New Tourism Tax—but Not for the Reasons You Think

Tourist taxes are often implemented to help offset the negative environmental impacts of travel and overtourism, but Fiji is taking a different approach with a focus on supporting its airlift.

Learn about manta ray conservation.

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Fiji AirwaysPlaceRevenue from tax intended to support the airline.
Loloma HourPlaceInitiative pairing guests with conservation and community projects.
Kokomo Private IslandHotelLearn about manta ray conservation.
Six Senses FijiHotelFocus on the critically endangered Fijian crested iguana.
Nanuku ResortHotelHelp restore coastline by planting mangrove seedlings.
Elsewhere
Great Astrolabe ReefSightKokomo Private Island, FijiGuided snorkel on the reef.

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Fiji Is Adding a New Tourism Tax—but Not for the Reasons You Think