50 years of worldclass service
FIJI'S leading inbound tourism operator Rosie Holidays has more reasons to celebrate its golden anniversary and enormous contribution to the tourism sector with its most recent recognition at the ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards.
As the company reflects on 50 years of success in the Fiji Islands,the Rosie Travel Group and Ahura Resorts managing director Tony Whitton said their commitment to delivering exceptional tourism and hospitality services remains unwavering.
This most recent recognition at the FETA premier awards event inspires them to continue their journey of excellence, not only in business operations but also in making a positive impact on the local communities and their environment.
From upgrading kindergarten classrooms to assisting Fijian families start their own business, the name itself, is synomous in the hospitality sector has grown leaps and bounds in the local tourism industry to not only provide world-class service to international visitors but also look out for those in need in rural communities. It dedicated its brand to providing top-notch services to international visitors who chose Fiji as their holiday destination.
The company's remarkable commitment to ensuring continuous sustainable growth in the tourism industry has been acknowledged yet again at the ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards gala dinner over the weekend.
Mr Whitton said they were delighted to be recognised again at this year's awards.
"It's been an amazing event to be able to recognise our team," Mr Whitton said.
"As we reflect on 50 years of success in the Fiji Islands, our commitment to delivering exceptional tourism and hospitality services remains unwavering.
The recognition at the ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards 2023 inspires us to continue our journey of excellence, not only in business operations but also in making a positive impact on the local communities and environment. "We dedicate these achievements to our incredible team at Rosie Holidays & Ahura Resorts.
Their hard work, dedication and passion have been the driving force behind our success.
The local tourism expert said such accolade recognises every player in the industry and their valuable contributions to the growth of the industry.
As a pioneer and expert in the tourism sector, Mr Whitton was always of the firm belief that providing unparalleled resort experiences that exceed the expectations of their valued guests was one of the core values of their services.
He believes in dedication to delivering exceptional services but also acknowledged our commitment to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
"We started small, as a tour company in 1974 and so we are celebrating our 50th anniversary and our awards tonight goes to our pioneers, my mum Rosie and Roy Whitton who've laid a foundation for us to be able to build a truly world-class resort operating in a very special part of the South Pacific and we couldn't be more blessed to be part of this amazing industry."
a) Rosie Holidays - C & I Operator of the Year;
b) Rosie Holidays - Community Corporate Social Responsibility Company of the Year.
The Community Corporate Social Responsibility Company of the Year award specifically recognizes the various CSR programs that Rosie Holidays champions.
From building homes at the Koroipita settlement to establishing the Navatalesau Brigid Kindergarten at Yaro Village and the ongoing initiatives of the Ahura Resorts Conservation Foundation, we are proud to contribute to the well-being and sustainability of our local communities.
c) Malolo Island Resort - Deluxe Resort Of The Year.
This achievement reflects the company's ongoing commitment to providing unparalleled resort experiences that exceed the expectations of our valued guests.
THE authentic, soul-enriching and luxury hospitality offered to guests at the Fiji National Provident Fund-owned InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa was recently acknowledged at the 2023 ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards.
The luxurious property scooped three awards at this premier event.
The Natadola-based resort won the Luxury Hotel of the Year Award for over 50 rooms and the Spa Operator of the Year award.
It also won silver in the Confidence and Incentives Operator of the Year category.
IHG Hotels and Resorts Portfolio general manager Lachlan Walker said they were glad to have been acknowledged in this premier event.
"We love sharing Fijian hospitality and the natural beauty of this country with our guests from around the world, and we hope to continue to inspire incredible experiences with them through 2024 and beyond," Mr Walker said in a statement.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our hardworking colleagues, our loyal guests, and our visionary owners, Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) for their tremendous support throughout 2023.
"Grand Pacific Hotel (GPH) – another hotel in the FNPF-owned IHG Hotels family, was recognised as a runner-up for the 'Luxury Hotel of the Year' award.
The ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards was established in 1991 and is the country's premier tourism event that celebrates and acknowledges excellence in the industry.