Marriott Worldwide’s Fiji-based Space Normal Supervisor and Vice President Pacific Islands, Neeraj Chadha, discusses lodge efficiency and future alternatives in market.
Inform us a bit about Marriott Worldwide’s Fiji portfolio thus far and any pipeline properties.
Marriott Worldwide presently operates 5 iconic properties throughout Fiji: Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay, Sheraton Fiji Golf & Seashore Resort, Sheraton Denarau Villas, Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, and The Westin Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, which is present process a multi-million-dollar refurbishment. Pipeline properties: keep tuned. We had our President and CEO for Marriott Worldwide, Anthony Capuano, with Marriott’s C-Suite Senior Govt crew go to Fiji earlier this 12 months if that’s any indication of what’s probably over the horizon.
How is the portfolio performing this 12 months?
2025 is seeing normalisation settle in and Fiji is dealing with fee stress as provide development is growing by 4% and outpacing present arrivals that’s anticipated to extend additional. We’re seeing single-digit RevPar year-on-year development with market stabilising; double-digit Marriott direct bookings.
Reinforcing have to elevate worth proposition by product enhancements and elevated visitor experiences: new grownup wing at Sheraton Fiji Golf & Seashore Resort; premium culinary experiences together with the launch of Cellar & Barrel – Fiji’s solely premium speakeasy bar, seaside membership expertise provided on the iconic Sandy Level and extra to come back. Sheraton Denarau Villas is presently on a refurbishment schedule too.
Is that this a market that you’re exploring additional alternatives? In that case, what areas are of curiosity?
Our area inside ANZP has a three-year technique and the Pacific Islands particularly Fiji performs a important position within the journey. In rising ahead, the Pacific Islands strategic framework aligns with Marriott’s general goal to attach folks by the facility of journey. Fiji has potential for development and the Marriott’s improvement crew have Fiji on the radar. Fiji has over 300 islands so there are alternatives to discover additional.
What are your expectations for the journey and tourism panorama in Fiji over the following 12–18 months?
The subsequent two quarters of 2025 and Q1 2026 seems optimistic. Rising markets like China is on the restoration world wide together with Fiji that augurs nicely for our market as they journey within the off season. The US represents an incredible alternative with the power of Marriott model and energy of 200M+ Bonvoy Members as Fiji Airways will increase capability on this key supply market. Total, Fiji could have a redefined premium worth as a journey vacation spot with most lodges finishing refurbishment plans in 2025 and The Westin Fiji Golf Resort & Spa approaching on-line late This autumn 2025 providing a extra subtle expertise.
