Fiji's government has urged tour operators to implement a temporary 5% tourism services tax from September 1, 2026, accusing the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) and some industry players of delaying its rollout. Implementation had already been postponed from July 1 to August 1, and then September 1, to allow businesses more time to prepare. The 12-month levy, introduced to support Fiji Airways (FJ, Nadi), applies to eligible tourism businesses with an annual turnover above FJD2 million Fijian dollars (USD900,000). The FHTA has rejected the government's criticism and is seeking an exemption for holidays booked and paid for before the tax was announced.