Solomon Islands July visitor arrivals reach 14-year high

The Solomon Islands recorded its highest number of international visitor arrivals in July since 2012. According to data from the Solomon Islands National Statistics Office (SINSO), July arrivals rose to 2,941, a 25.9 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025.

Total arrivals for the seven-month period from January to July reached 16,388, marking a 12.03 percent increase over the previous year. Australia remains the dominant source market, accounting for 29 percent of total arrivals with 4,795 visitors, an 8.06 percent increase.

Other notable growth was seen from China, which rose by 22 percent, and Papua New Guinea, which saw a 12.03 percent increase. New Zealand also experienced modest growth of 3.55 percent. Conversely, arrivals from the USA and other Pacific countries saw declines of 4.9 percent and 25 percent, respectively.

Tourism Solomons CEO Andrew Nihopara attributed the upward trajectory to sustained marketing and promotional activities, stating the results show progress toward exceeding pre-COVID tourism levels.