Tourism in the pacific is one of the largest contributors to GDP. It supports employment directly within the sector (hospitality, transport, tour guides) and indirectly through related sectors (agriculture, handicrafts, entertainment). Governments across the pacific, actively promote their countries as a premier destination through global marketing campaigns and partnership programs. Tax incentives, infrastructure investments, and sustainable tourism projects are supported to ensure long-term growth.
Opportunities that we see
Tourism is vulnerable to disruptions like pandemics, global economic fluctuations, and climate change impacts such as rising sea levels and extreme weather events. Additionally, operators face complexities with tax compliance, navigating government incentives, and attracting foreign investment. There is also a growing need to adopt digital transformation, improve workforce skills, and streamline operations to meet evolving traveler expectations and post-pandemic demands. These factors require innovative strategies to ensure the resilience and sustainability of tourism ecosystems.
How KPMG can strategically help you deliver and grow
Why choose KPMG?
With years of experience in the tourism sector, KPMG works with global stakeholders in travel, hospitality, and leisure to deliver innovative solutions tailored for client needs.
Our understanding of the pacific market, coupled with our global network and expertise, enables us to bring actionable insights and strategies to clients. From ESG advisory to operational efficiency and digital transformation, we offer end-to-end solutions to address all aspects of the tourism business.
We partner with our clients at every stage to ensure their success and create sustainable growth that benefits not just businesses but also communities and the environment.