By ANA SOVA
The Trustees and Organizing Committee of the ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards are has announced the Finalists for the 21st ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards
ANZ FETA Trustee and Organising Committee Chairperson, Olivia Mavoa said the 2017 awards season saw the introduction of the online submissions process.
“We have received a number of impressive entries following on from the previous seasons, where initial scoring has been very close. Some categories have more than three Finalists for site visits,” Mavosa said.
She said the Awards entries were assessed by an independent panel of judges who are made up of industry leaders and experts.
“We wish all our finalists the best of luck as we countdown to the awards night Gala dinner at the Sheraton Fiji Resorts Denarau Convention Centre on Saturday February 17th,” Mavosa said.
The finalists for the individual awards for Fiji Pride, Emerging Leader and Tourism Leader will be announced in the coming week.
While the recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement and Visionary will be announced during the awards night on Saturday February 17th.
This year sees the introduction of a Hall of Fame award which will be presented to Likuliku Lagoon Resort as the first inductee to this prestigious recognition of consistent excellence.
The theme for this year’s event is “Sustaining our Resources” with the colours blue and green for the awards night.
The ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards Trustees has congratulated the finalists and look forward to welcoming guests to the Gala presentation dinner.
Tickets are available for purchase online on website www.feta.com.fj
The following are the finalists that have been announced:
ACCOMMODATION BUDGET
South Sea Island
Tanoa Rakiraki
Vuda Marina Fiji
ACCOMMODATION QUALITY
Malolo Island Resort
Treasure Island Resort
Volivoli Beach Resort
ACCOMMODATION DELUXE
Maui Palms
Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
Sheraton Resort & spa – Tokoriki Warwick Fiji
ACCOMMODATION LUXURY
Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa
Royal Davui Island Resort
Yasawa Island Resort
CULINARY SERVICES
Chantara Thai Restaurant – Radisson Blu Resort Fiji
Flavours of Fiji Cooking School Ivi – Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
Kanavata Restaurant & Bar – Nanuku Auberge Resort
The Kitchen Grill – Westin Resort & Spa
DESTINATION MARKETING
Film Fiji
Rosie Holidays
Tour Managers
SPECIALISED TOURISM SERVICES & SUPPORT TO THE INDUSTRY
Essence of Fiji Rejuvenation Centre
Pacific Bedbank
Port Marina Denarau
Vuda Marina Fiji & The Boatshed Restaurant
TOUR & TRANSPORT OPERATORS:
Rosie Holiday
Sigatoka River Safari
Tour Managers Fiji
TOURISM SUSTAINABILITY
Maqai Eco Surf Beach Resort
Namosi Eco Resort
Nanuya Island Resort
SSC Vinaka Volunteering
Treasure Island Resort
VISITOR ATTRACTION & ACTIVITY
Captain Cook Cruises Tivua Island
Flavours of Fiji Cooking School
Kula Wild Adventure Park
Sigatoka River Safari