Anal Kumar

Accor and Yavu Collective have signed a landmark agreement to introduce three hotels under the Sofitel, The Sebel and TRIBE brands, adding more than 370 rooms to Fiji's tourism sector by 2027. Accor, the largest hospitality group in the Pacific, and Yavu Collective, a Fijian-owned investment and development company, formalised the agreement that will see three new hotels in Fiji join Accor's global network.

Tourism Fiji says the country urgently needs more two-and-a-half- to four-star accommodation and visitor attractions to meet changing traveller demand and encourage repeat visitors to stay longer. Speaking on tourism investment opportunities at the AHICE Fiji Investment Summit 2026 at Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay last week, Tourism Fiji chief executive officer Paresh Pant said much of the interest in recent years had centred on luxury developments.

A series of conferences and economic forums held last week have provided valuable insight into Fiji's economic outlook, with many stakeholders warning that the country faces significant challenges arising from the ongoing global fuel crisis.