Fiji’s newest five-star Vatu Talei on track for late 2026 launch

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Construction on Fiji’s newest five-star resort, Vatu Talei – The Jewel on Denarau Island in Nadi, is forging ahead, making good progress towards its opening date in late 2026. When complete, the 10-acre resort will feature the region’s largest pool, a biophilic atrium and hanging gardens. Also on the cards are a cultural education experience, a “unique water-themed experience” along with innovative dining concepts. Investment Fiji attributed the growth in large part to the large number of skilled Fijian construction workers who had returned to Fiji from overseas to help build the $230 million project. There are close to 200 workers on-site each day. “Many of these workers have gained their skills overseas and now they are bringing that knowledge back to Fiji, contributing to a project that will have a lasting impact on the tourism industry and the local economy,” said Stewart Lovelock, Director of Construction Managers Global (CMG) which is managing the project.

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Meanwhile, Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill celebrated the effect tourism was having in bringing skilled Fijians back home, with around 30,000 Fikian workers leaving the country in the last 18 to 24 months. “The investment in tourism boom that is taking place is helping provide fantastic, meaningful and skilled opportunities, back in Fiji, for those workers to come back and find great work on wonderful projects like the $230 million Vatu Talei,” he said. Last week, another major project was confirmed – the $250 million Radisson Blu Mirage Resort. Described as a “significant milestone” for Fiji, the new Naisoso Island offering is expected to create around 500 jobs.I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

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