SPTE 2026 PROGRAM

REGISTRATION
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
DELEGATE REGISTRATION

Buyers and sellers arrive, collect badges, and complete registration before the opening of SPTE 2026.

 
FORMALITIES
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
OPENING

Welcome address by SPTO leadership, keynote remarks, and formal opening of the South Pacific Tourism Exchange.

APPOINTMENTS
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BUSINESS MEETINGS

Pre-scheduled one-on-one business meetings between Pacific tourism operators and international buyers.

WELCOME
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
WELCOME RECEPTION

Cocktails, entertainment, and networking for buyers, sellers, and industry partners at Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa.

Crowne Plaza Beach Front
FORMALITIES
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
OPENING

Brief opening formalities to commence Day 2 of SPTE 2026 before the start of scheduled buyer–seller business appointments.

 
 
APPOINTMENTS
9:00 AM – 4:15 PM
BUSINESS MEETINGS​

Final round of scheduled business meetings including sponsor presentations, tea breaks, and lunch.

DEPARTURE
5:10 PM
DEPART PORT DENARAU

Delegates depart Port Denarau for Malamala Beach Club via South Sea Cruises. 

LECTURE 1
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
CLOSING CEREMONY

Official closing of SPTE 2026 with remarks from SPTO leadership and the Chief Guest, followed by entertainment, cocktails, canapés, and networking.