Miss Pacific Islands

28/03/2026

Today, we celebrate more than just a birthday, we celebrate a remarkable young woman who carries the pride, beauty, and strength of the Pacific with grace and purpose.

Happy 20th Birthday to our reigning Miss Pacific Islands, Ailava Samuels. Through your voice, your service, and your unwavering passion, you embody the true spirit of our islands, resilient, vibrant, and united.

May this new year of life bring you even greater opportunities to shine, to lead, and to make a lasting impact. As you continue your journey as our Pacific Ambassador, know that you are deeply loved, supported, and celebrated by all of us.

Here’s to you, Queen, today and always 🩵👑



Wardrobe: Laboriel

28/03/2026

Yesterday …. standing among incredible leaders on the final day of the South Pacific Tourism Exchange, I’m deeply grateful to serve as Miss Pacific Islands 2026 and the Pacific’s Tourism Ambassador, sharing our stories, our culture, and the spirit of our islands with the world.

SPTE 2026 has shown the true power of our region, when we come together, we create opportunities, strengthen connections, and uplift the Pacific voice globally.

And to mark this beautiful milestone on my birthday made it even more meaningful… a moment of reflection, gratitude, and renewed purpose. Grateful to our Heavenly Father for all the blessings and the opportunity to serve, inspire and be inspired, and all whilst proudly carrying the Pacific with me wherever I go.

🩵 Ailava

Wardrobe: Tracey Ann Farrington

27/03/2026

27/03/2026

It was great to see our Miss Pacific Islands be part of the Fiji Tourism Exchange in showcasing the best Fiji has to offer🇫🇯

25/03/2026

Day 2 at the South Pacific Tourism Exchange 2026

Miss Pacific Islands Ailava Samuels in a Samson Lee Fiji creation, ready to continue her role as the Pacific’s Tourism Ambassador. Today, she maintains her mission to amplify the Pacific’s voice, connecting our islands, culture, and stories to the world.

With 157 organisations from 30 countries, SPTE is proving that when the Pacific comes together, our impact is limitless. Together, we’re building bridges, inspiring partnerships, and showing the world the strength, beauty, and unity of our region!

25/03/2026

Leading the way for a cleaner, greener Pacific!

SPTO CEO Chris Cocker, Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Honourable Viliame Gavoka, and Tourism Ambassador Miss Pacific Islands 2026 Ailava Samuels at the launch of the ‘This for That’ single-use plastic innovation drive at SPTE 2026 in Nadi. ♻️

25/03/2026

A beautiful night at the official opening of the South Pacific Tourism Exchange 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa.

After a full day of connection and collaboration, the evening was a celebration of our shared identity, resilience, and creativity. From exchanging ideas on sustainable tourism to highlighting the incredible contributions of Pacific women in business, every moment reminded us that our culture and innovation are our greatest strengths.

Miss Pacific Islands Ailava Samuels presence, energy, and performance as our Tourism Ambassador were a powerful reminder that Pacific women lead, inspire, and uplift the region. Her meke wasn’t just a dance, it was a story of heritage, pride, and a call for unity across our islands.

As SPTE 2026 continues, it’s clear: when we come together as one Pacific, we connect, create, and shine brighter than ever.

25/03/2026

Exciting times for the Pacific❤️

25/03/2026

Reigning Miss Pacific Islands 2026 Ailava Samuels is proudly flying the Pacific flag as our Tourism Ambassador at the South Pacific Tourism Exchange 2026 in Nadi.

This evening, Ailava will deliver a powerful poem titled “Guardians of the Pacific”, a moving tribute to our people, our oceans, and the legacy we carry forward.

Hosted at the Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa, this year’s theme, “Tourism that Connects: Culture, Climate, Community”, is all about who we are as Pacific people… vibrant, resilient, and deeply connected to our islands and each other.
And it gets even better!

Women in Business are being celebrated at the event with inspiring entrepreneurs from across the region bringing their creativity, passion, and stories to life.
Because when Pacific women rise, we ALL rise.



Wardrobe thanks to Samson Lee Fiji

25/03/2026

Our Miss Pacific Islands at the Pacific Tourism Organisation event hosted in Nadi for the next two days.

SPTE plays an important role in positioning the Pacific not just as a destination, but as a unified, future-ready tourism force. Pacific