Community‑led tourism drives entrepreneurship and livelihoods in Yasawa‑i‑Rara

Travellers continue to seek experiences grounded in respect for culture and protection of nature — a trend creating new opportunities for remote communities. For Yasawa-i-Rara, in the northern Yasawa Islands, this journey began in 2018 when the Republic of Fiji Navy, cruise agent Kenua Fiji and MDF collaborated to update the hydrographic map for Yasawa-i-Rara, to meet international safety standards – crucial for the return of cruise tourism after a 16-year hiatus.