# Tourism growth in Solomon Islands

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tourism-growth-in-solomon-islands
> Updated: 2026-10-28T18:50:33.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Solomon Islands has experienced a significant upward trend in international visitor arrivals. In July 2026, the country recorded its highest number of arrivals since 2012, with 2,941 visitors representing a 25.9 percent increase compared to July 2025. Australia remains the primary source market, accounting for 29 percent of arrivals, while growth was also noted from China and Papua New Guinea.

By the second quarter of 2026, total international arrivals reached 15,358, marking a 9.7 percent increase over the same period in 2025 and a 27.7 percent increase from the first quarter of 2026. Australia and China continue to be the largest visitor groups.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Tourism and travel arrivals rise in Tonga and Solomon Islands

Tonga and the Solomon Islands report significant increases in international arrivals, driven by tourism and regional travel connections.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tourism-and-travel-arrivals-rise-in-tonga-and-solomon-islands

### 2026-10-14: Solomon Islands July visitor arrivals reach 14-year high

The Solomon Islands saw its highest July visitor arrivals since 2012, with a 25.9 percent increase in international arrivals driven largely by growth in the Australian and Chinese markets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/solomon-islands-july-visitor-arrivals-reach-14-year-high

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Cite as: Tourism growth in Solomon Islands. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tourism-growth-in-solomon-islands