A MAJOR hospitality agreement is set to strengthen Fiji’s tourism sector, with global hotel group Accor and Fijian-owned Yavu Collective signing a landmark deal to introduce three new hotels across Denarau and Nadi.
The agreement will bring Sofitel Fiji Vatu Talei, The Sebel Nuku Loaloa Living, and TRIBE Na Tomba into Accor’s Pacific portfolio, marking a significant expansion of the group’s footprint in Fiji and reinforcing confidence in the country’s tourism industry.
Accor, which operates more than 5,800 hotels in over 110 countries, is one of the world’s largest hospitality groups and has maintained a strong presence in the Pacific, with Fiji remaining a key destination for its luxury and lifestyle brands.
Yavu Collective is a Fiji-registered investment and development company focused on tourism, hospitality, and infrastructure. The company is owned by BSP Life and Fiji Airways and has played a growing role in shaping Fiji’s tourism development pipeline.
The new agreement builds on a long-standing relationship between Accor and Yavu Collective that began in 2005 with the opening of Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa.
Under the new development, Sofitel Fiji Vatu Talei is scheduled to open in early 2027 on Denarau Island. The 10-acre resort will feature 176 rooms and is being designed as a luxury, design-led property that blends French art de vivre with Fijian cultural storytelling and natural elements, including water-inspired architecture.
The Sebel Nuku Loaloa Living, set to open in August this year in Wailoaloa, Nadi, will offer 76 self-contained apartments and villas targeting long-stay guests, with facilities including wellness spaces, dining venues, and recreational amenities.
TRIBE Na Tomba, expected to open late this year on Denarau Island, will introduce the TRIBE brand to Fiji, featuring 118 rooms and a lifestyle-focused design with social spaces, dining venues, and leisure facilities aimed at modern travellers.
Accor Pacific Chief Operating Officer Adrian Williams said the partnership reflects Fiji’s growing importance in the region’s tourism landscape and the strength of the long-term relationship with Yavu Collective.
“Bringing these brands into one destination through a single, trusted partner reflects both the strength of our relationship and our shared vision for Fiji’s future as a globally recognised, experience-led tourism destination.”
Yavu Collective CEO Vincent Macquet said the project reflects a shared vision of creating tourism developments that are globally competitive while remaining rooted in Fiji’s culture and communities.
He said the investment also supports long-term national economic growth and job creation.
Industry observers say the multi-hotel development signals continued diversification in Fiji’s tourism sector, with increasing demand for both luxury resort experiences and extended-stay accommodation options.
