Marking up of prices of goods and services at exclusive and 5-star resorts is a reality based on their capital outlay, however Tourism Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says some hotels on the mainland may be charging prices that would be seen as "out of whack".

Sayed-Khaiyum said while it is understandable for properties to charge more if they are exclusive islands with exclusive facilities, a lot more needs to be done as pricing of goods remains an issue for many hotel operators.

Speaking from Korea, Sayed-Khaiyum said the main aim for all those involved in the tourism industry should always be that tourists want to come back to Fiji or spread the word to others when they go back home.