Press Release

Growing accessible & inclusive
travel in Fiji with MDF

Rosie Travel Group     Nadi, Fiji     10 August 2026
The Rosie Travel Group has partnered with Australia’s Market Development Facility to grow Fiji’s accessible and inclusive inbound tourism market through AccessibleFiji.com and GSTC awareness training and certification.

NADI, FIJI. 10 August 2026 — The Rosie Travel Group has signed an agreement with the Australian Government-funded Market Development Facility (MDF) to grow Fiji’s accessible and inclusive travel market from Australia and New Zealand.

Demand for accessible travel continues to rise across Australasia, driven by an ageing population, multi-generational travel and increasing expectations for accessible and inclusive visitor experiences. According to Tourism Research Australia, accessible tourism generated a record AUD 29.2 billion in expenditure in 2024 across 70.5 million trips.

To help position Fiji as a more accessible and inclusive destination, the Rosie Travel Group has launched AccessibleFiji.com — a dedicated destination platform designed to increase awareness of accessible tourism offerings, support accessibility assessments and promote inclusive travel experiences across Fiji.

AUD 29.2 billion Record accessible tourism expenditure in Australia in 2024, across 70.5 million trips — a market Fiji is now positioned to serve.
“AccessibleFiji.com is a very deliberate strategy to tap the huge potential for Fiji and to do it properly. And so, it is very important that we build our awareness of what this traveller requires in terms of handling and service.”
Eroni Puamau — Group General Manager, Rosie Travel Group

What the initiative includes

Supported by MDF, the partnership brings together a destination platform, industry training and long-term local capability building to lay the foundations for a more inclusive and competitive tourism sector.

01

A dedicated destination platform

AccessibleFiji.com increases awareness of accessible offerings, supports accessibility assessments and promotes inclusive travel experiences across Fiji.

02

Fiji’s first Accessible Travel Awareness Workshop

Held 23–25 September at the Tanoa International Hotel in Nadi, building industry understanding of accessible travel standards, customer needs and service delivery.

03

Delivered by the GSTC

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council is the global body that establishes and manages internationally recognised standards for sustainable travel and tourism.

04

Stronger local training capacity

Through the Rosie Academy, MDF will help tourism businesses build the skills and knowledge needed to better serve travellers with diverse access requirements.

05

GSTC-certified trainers

Following the workshop, Rosie Travel Group staff will become GSTC-certified trainers, able to deliver internationally recognised accessible tourism training and accreditation.

A shared commitment

In signing the market development agreement with MDF, Eroni Puamau, Group General Manager for the Rosie Travel Group, said Fiji has significant untapped potential in the accessible and inclusive travel market. The partnership will help build sustainable local expertise and support the long-term growth of accessible tourism across Fiji.

“Making tourism more accessible and inclusive benefits everyone. It opens opportunities for more people to experience Fiji, while helping businesses better meet the needs of a changing visitor market. Rosie Travel Group is showing leadership in this space, and we’re pleased to support an initiative that can help build awareness and capability across the industry.”
Kelera Cavuilati — MDF Fiji Country Director

The partnership reflects a growing commitment to ensuring Fiji’s tourism sector evolves to meet the needs of a changing visitor market. By building local expertise, strengthening industry awareness and promoting accessible travel experiences, Rosie Travel Group and MDF are helping lay the foundations for a more inclusive and competitive tourism industry for Fiji.

For Media Use

For more information, please visit AccessibleFiji.com. If you would like further information or interviews, please contact our team directly.

Media Enquiries

Eroni Puamau
Group General Manager, Rosie Travel Group
Email: salanieta@rosiefiji.com
Phone: 992 3303
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