VOTED WORLD’S BEST
NEW OVERWATER RESORT: TRAVELLER
It may be tremendous to hit our local headlines, but making it to leading magazine, Traveller, described as an essential travel resource for Australians, means a lot.
In a recent issue by the Traveller, Marriott Fiji Momi Bay was voted as the Best New Overview Resort in its list of ‘World’s Best Hotels and Resorts of 2017’.
Marriott Fiji Momi Bay general manager Silvano Dressino said, “All associates of Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay are excited for the resort to be voted as the Best New Overwater Resort. “We are proud of our achievement, as it won’t be possible without our staff who provides brilliant service to our valued guests.”
The country’s first ever Marriott resort opened a few months ago after more than 10 years in the making.
“Like all of the new resorts, we faced quite a few challenges during the pre-opening phase and first months of operation.
“The major challenge was to open the resort in time, to complete the recruitment process, to introduce Marriott Brand standards and procedures for the first time in Fiji,” he said. Marriott Hotels and Resorts is one of the most renowned hospitality brands in the world with over 570 hotels globally.
The Marriott brand brings new systems, processes and standards to Fiji that involves a lot of on-going training to exceed the expectations of its international guests.
“We are proud to say that we exceeded the expectations since our first nine months of opening and we could bring a lot of first time customers to Fiji to support the important tourism industry.
“Supported by our strong brand name, we have seen a tremendous interest in our key source markets, and the highlight was the episode of the Australian reality TV show, The Bachelorette, that was filmed at Fiji Marriott Resort, was watched by up to 2.2m national viewers,” he said.
This year, the resort’s goal is to become the number one resort in Fiji.
Mr Dressino said the resort is planning to further enhance the guests’ experience with new food and beverage concepts as well as product upgrades.
So what makes Marriott Fiji Momi Bay unique? It is the first Marriott resort in Fiji and newest five star hotel on Viti Levu, featuring the only overwater villas on the main island.
“The way the resort is laid out makes it appeal to a broad audience, including families, romance seekers and honeymooners, as well as corporate travellers,” he said.
The resort also includes adult only areas such as over-water villas, fish bar and the infinity pool.
The sunset infinity pool is a unique setting and a highlight in Viti Levu.
The resort has deluxe rooms around the pool and lagoon that appeals more to families.
It includes a spacious kids club with various activities throughout the day.
There are also separated meeting areas that is perfect for conferences and events. Furthermore, Marriott International has more than 100 million loyal members worldwide with a strong membership base who loves to travel abroad.
Marriott International has strong brand core values.
“Our core values make us who we are.
“As we change and grow, the beliefs that are most important to us stay the same—putting people first, pursuing excellence, embracing change, acting with integrity and serving our world.
“Being part of Marriott International means being part of a proud history and a thriving culture.
“Our “spirit to serve” makes our company stronger.
“We support the communities where we live and work,” he added.