Fiji continues to attract strong international interest, with the latest visitor arrival figures underscoring the destination’s broadening appeal. Tourism Fiji reports 71,765 arrivals in March 2026, reflecting sustained demand across key markets.
Australia remains a standout driver, delivering 30,964 visitors during the month, a 17% year‑on‑year increase. Visitors aged 65 and over accounted for 13.3% of arrivals, highlighting growing interest from travellers seeking meaningful, longer‑stay escapes.
This demand is being met by a wave of new developments and refreshed offerings across the archipelago. New resorts, upgraded accommodation, improved connectivity and community-driven experiences are expanding Fiji’s tourism landscape beyond its renowned beaches. A richer mix of wellness, culture, ecotourism and adventure is cementing Fiji’s status as a go‑to destination for travellers.
Tourism Fiji & Industry News
Garden of the Sleeping Giant Launches a New Agri-Tourism Experience
Fiji’s eco‑tourism offering continues to diversify with the launch of Honey & Hive Fiji, an immersive bee‑education experience located at the Garden of the Sleeping Giant in Sabeto. Launching in May 2026, the attraction introduces Fiji’s first live bee wall and guided bee experiences, offering visitors insight into pollination, honey production and ecosystem preservation. Developed in partnership with local communities, Honey & Hive Fiji joins a growing collection of agri‑tourism experiences across the destination, including Bula Coffee Tour, Fijiana Cacao’s hands‑on chocolate‑making experiences, and the Kokomana Chocolate Farm Tour, highlighting a growing sector centred on education, sustainability and farm‑to‑visitor storytelling.
Go Dirty Tours Introduces Legacy Trail Adventure
Award-winning operator Go Dirty Tours has launched Legacy Trail, a new full-day ATV adventure providing guided access into Koroyanitu Heritage Park in partnership with Abaca Village. The experience combines off-road adventure, waterfall hikes and cultural storytelling while ensuring tourism growth remains community-led and environmentally responsible, offering travellers a new way to explore Fiji’s interior landscapes.
Hotel News
Mai Sunset Announces New Bench Tent Rooms
Naviti Island’s Mai Sunset Resort has announced the opening of new Beach Tents, a budget‑friendly accommodation option in the Yasawa Islands. Set within the resort’s tropical gardens, each Beach Tent features a private outdoor bathroom and can be configured as either a twin or double. The Beach Tents are bookable from July, with stays available from October.
Yasawa Island Resort & Spa Appoints New General Managers
Yasawa Island Resort & Spa has welcomed C.J. Minnaar and Sharene Van Vuuren as General Managers, bringing extensive experience in boutique island hospitality within the Yasawa Islands. Their appointment marks a new chapter for the resort as it continues to refine its personalised luxury offering and commitment to sustainability.
Major Enhancements Completed at Yasawa Island Resort & Spa
Alongside new leadership, Yasawa Island Resort & Spa has completed a substantial programme of enhancements, including the construction of two new bures, bringing total accommodation to 20. The resort has also introduced new Deluxe Pool Bures with private plunge pools, expanded wellness facilities with a dramatic new ridgeline spa overlooking the lagoon, refreshed pool surrounds and upgraded pathways throughout the property.
Beachcomber Island Resort Expands Guest Accommodation
Beachcomber Island Resort has announced a significant accommodation expansion with construction underway on sixteen new premium guest rooms in the Mamanuca Islands. The development features Deluxe Ocean View Rooms and Ocean View Spa Rooms with private balcony spas, with completion scheduled for September 2026, reflecting continued investment in guest comfort while preserving Beachcomber’s iconic social island atmosphere.
Tropica Island Resort Unveils Design Evolution
Adults-only Tropica Island Resort has revealed a refined design evolution across its bures and shared spaces, blending contemporary island luxury with authentic Fijian character. The refresh includes upgraded interiors, new pool bures, reimagined dining venues and strengthened sustainability initiatives, including the development of a coral nursery and on island water bottling facility.
Raffe Hotels & Resorts Continues Portfolio Investment
Raffe Hotels & Resorts has announced continued investment across its Fiji portfolio. Fiji Gateway Hotel in Nadi is expanding its room inventory with a new accommodation wing opening in April 2026, increasing capacity to meet rising demand near Nadi International Airport. At Plantation Island Resort, major central facilities upgrades remain underway, including new dining venues, expanded accommodation and enhanced guest circulation. The group has also formally launched the Malolo Lailai Community Trust, linking guest stays to long-term support for education, health, environmental care and community wellbeing across the Mamanuca Islands.
Wellness, Culture & Guest Experience
IHG Fiji Properties Spotlight Wellness and Heritage
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa continues to expand its wellness offering with new heat and cold therapy experiences, locally inspired spa rituals and a sleep-focused stay experience designed to support traveller wellbeing. In Suva, Grand Pacific Hotel remains a heritage-led base for urban exploration, offering curated cultural experiences that connect guests with Fiji’s history, artisans and storytelling, while Holiday Inn Suva has introduced self-service check-in kiosks to streamline arrivals and departures.
Fiji Strengthens Its Position as a Global Wellness Destination
Fiji’s growing reputation in wellness tourism will take centre stage in August 2026, when Nama Fiji hosts the prestigious CIDESCO International World Congress at Crowne Plaza Nadi Bay Resort & Spa. Bringing global leaders in spa, beauty and professional education to Fiji for the first time, the Congress positions the destination at the forefront of international wellness, sustainability and ethical trade conversations while showcasing Fiji’s skilled workforce and locally sourced ingredients.
Seas & Skies
Fiji Airways Expands Connectivity and Onboard Experience
Fiji Airways continues to play a vital role in connecting the destination with the world, carrying more than seventy per cent of international visitors to Fiji. The national carrier recorded strong growth in 2025 and enters 2026 with positive forward bookings, expanded partnerships and continued investment in onboard experience. Highlights include enhanced Business Class dining, greater showcasing of Fijian products and artisans onboard, and the launch of direct Gold Coast–Nadi flights from June 2026, strengthening access from Australia. Increased services to Vancouver and a new British Airways codeshare are also supporting growth from North America and Europe.
South Sea Cruises Group Expands Fleet and Connectivity
South Sea Cruises Group continues to grow its marine tourism offering with the introduction of a second Blue Lagoon Cruises vessel, MV Yasawa Princess II, commencing operations from April 2026. The expansion increases capacity for small-ship cruising through the Yasawa Islands while maintaining access to remote anchorages. The group has also launched new interisland connections between the Yasawa and Mamanuca Islands and continues to expand day-tour experiences, including sunset sailing and reef exploration.
What’s Next
Yavu Collective Brings a New Wave of Resort Experiences
A new wave of resort experiences is set to expand Fiji’s accommodation landscape, with Yavu Collective progressing plans to open the first of several new properties from late 2026. By 2027, the locally grounded hospitality group expects to be operating a portfolio of resorts across the Western Region, introducing a diverse range of stays designed to appeal to travellers across the three‑ to five‑star market while remaining closely connected to Fijian culture, community and environment.
The growing portfolio includes Vatu Talei – The Jewel, a five‑star, experience‑driven resort located on Denarau behind the Sofitel; Na Tomba, a contemporary four‑star property offering relaxed convenience on Denarau Island; Nuku Loaloa Living, a collection of self‑contained apartments and villas in Wailoaloa; and Tawamudu Resort & Spa, a beachfront retreat in Yadua featuring spacious villas alongside dedicated adults‑only and family‑friendly zones. Together, these developments will add meaningful new capacity to Fiji’s tourism offering while broadening the range of accommodation styles available to visitors.
Radisson Blu Mirage Moves Closer to Opening
Fiji’s evolving resort landscape continues to take shape with the development of Radisson Blu Mirage, currently under construction and scheduled to open in 2027. Positioned on a prime beachfront site, the five‑star resort will add a contemporary, internationally recognised offering to Fiji’s premium accommodation mix, with all resort apartments already sold ahead of opening. Radisson Hotel Group has also signed Mana Island Resort & Spa Fiji, set to join the Radisson Individuals collection, marking a continued expansion of the Radisson brand across Fiji and reflecting growing confidence in the destination’s appeal for both island escapes and full‑service resort stays.
