The 55 nominees for the Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards 2022 have been announced ahead of the nation’s tourism awards gala night late next month.
The theme of the event is “Celebrating Resilience and Recovery in Tourism” and ties in with the judges’ view that the finalists are a diverse and balanced group, all worthy of awards of excellence.
Winners will be recognised at the ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards Gala Dinner on Saturday 25th February at the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa.
The following entries, in no particular ranking, are now confirmed as nominees:
DIXON SEETO TOURISM LEADER
Rohit Chand – South Sea Cruises
Robert Miller – Vatuvara Private Islands
Cynthia Rasch – Port Denarau Marina
RISING STAR
Amos Daniel – Captain Cook Cruises
Shakil Zoro Bhamji – The Coffee Hub
CULTURAL TOURISM CHAMPION
Mosese Lesumaisuva – Radisson Blu
Rafaele Delai – Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE
Timoci Koroivuki – Shangri La Yanuca Island
Irfaan Ali – Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
COMMUNITY CSR
Ecotrax Fiji
Bula Coffee
Vuda Marina Fiji
ACCOMMODATION LUXURY
Vomo Island Resort
Vatuvara Private Islands
Nanuku Resort Fiji
TOURISM INDUSTRY SUPPORT
Port Denarau Marina
Fiji Hotel Tourism Association
South Sea Cruises Group
INBOUND & TRANSPORT OPERATORS
Rosie Holidays
Tewaka
Tour Managers
EXCELLENCE IN FOOD TOURISM
Nanuku Resort Fiji
Fiji Marriot Resort Momi Bay
Vatuvara Private Islands
SPECIALISED TOUR SERVICES
River Tubing Fiji
Vou Hub
South Sea Sailing
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Barefoot Manta Resort
Vatuvara Private Islands
Vatu i Ra Conservation Park Trust
ACCOMMODATION BUDGET/HOSTEL
Vuda Marina Cottages
Likuri Island Resort
South Sea Island
ACCOMMODATION SUPERIOR
Kaila Na Ua Resort
Malolo Island Resort
Barefoot Kuata Island Resort
ACCOMMODATION DELUXE
Fiji Marriot Resort Momi Bay
Radisson Blu Resort Fiji
Castaway Island Resort
DESTINATION MARKETING
Fiji Airways
South Sea Cruises Group
Vomo Island
WEDDING OPERATOR OF THE YEAR
Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
Totoka Hair
SPA OPERATOR OF THE YEAR
Intercontinental Fiji Beach Resort & Spa
Six Senses Fiji
Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort
DIVE OPERATOR OF THE YEAR
Nai’a Cruises
Whitetip Marine Adventure
Ocean Ventures Fiji
C&I OPERATOR OF THE YEAR
Intercontinental Fiji Beach Resort & Spa
Rosie Holidays
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Tanoa Hotel Group
Raffe Hotels & Resorts
Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa