Three Fiji hotels have become the first operators in the country to receive Sustainable Tourism Certification from Ecotourism Australia, marking a further expansion of the organisation’s certification program across the Pacific.
Novotel Suva Lami Bay, Mercure Nadi and Novotel Nadi have each achieved certification following assessment against criteria covering environmental management, community engagement and responsible tourism practices.
Elissa Keenan, Ecotourism Australia CEO, said the certifications represented an important milestone for the organisation’s international growth.
“We are delighted to certify not one, but three Accor properties as we continue to grow our footprint across the Pacific and support tourism businesses that are committed to credible, measurable sustainability,” Ms Keenan said.
Initiatives across the three properties include beach clean-ups, tree planting, support for local community organisations and cultural experiences designed to connect guests with Fijian communities.
Novotel Nadi also works with local deaf artisans and participates in the Novotel x WWF partnership, including staff education around sustainable seafood, while Mercure Nadi supports community programs including Cure for Kids Fiji events and local work placements.
At Novotel Suva Lami Bay, guests can take part in village and community visits, while the property works with local education provider ServicePro International Tourism & Hospitality Institute and participates in environmental initiatives.
Adrian Williams, Accor Pacific Chief Operating Officer, said the certifications reflected the group’s efforts to strengthen sustainability practices across Fiji and the wider Pacific.
The Fiji certifications follow Ecotourism Australia’s first international property certification in February 2025, awarded to Rydges Latimer Christchurch in New Zealand.
