Warwick Fiji has enjoyed a positive year in 2017.

It  gained more than its fair share of occupancy in the market and enjoying an increase year on year in Revenue Generated Index (RGI) of 2.9 points for the year 2017. Warwick Fiji has over 400 workers.

Marine programme

Meanwhile, the resort has continued with  their Marine Programme spearheaded by their marine biologist Ruci Narawa.

Ruth as she is commonly known, is a graduate of the Fiji National University and has taken on internship roles in Fiji and Nauru.

She is responsible for all functions and activities related to marine and island-life biology, for environmental benchmarking, reporting, advising, implementing of best practices as well as for the necessary coordination with the many departments of the resort and the local community.

Ruci continues to work within the guidelines of both, the resorts policies and procedures, and regulations set by the Fijian Government with the aim to manage and care forthe resorts marine resources.

Building unique guest experiences are also a focus for guest activities and programmes including coral planting – using ropes in their established nursery and transplanting to the reef.

Working with guests to create cement cookies for the coral planting through the resort’s kids programme and fish house building.

“We are glad to have Ruci on board and she will bring in valuable insights on how to manage and care for our marine resources here at Warwick Fiji for 2018,” says Mr Homsy.

The iconic resort, has allocated plans to create awareness and rehabilitate the resort’s lagoons through coral planting programmes and engaging community leaders to ensure a safe and vibrant marine area for the future.

Staff awards

On December 22, last year, Mr Homsy opened their annual staff awards night with the theme “Our Staff, Our Assets”

A traditional kava ceremony was also accorded led by the team at Warwick Fiji.

The staff were recognised for their efforts in making 2017 a successful year for the resort at the annual event.

There were three award recipients at the event; Employee of the Year – Heart of House was awarded to Adi Tea Simo of Kitchen department; Employee of the Year – Front of House was awarded to Amenisitai Lewaqamuqamu from Food and Beverages; and Supervisor of the Year Award was received by Adi Kelera Tabusoro who is a part of the supervisory team also in Food and Beverages.

Dinner service was led byMr  Homsy alongside his management team and in attendance was the Senior Vice President of Warwick Hotels and Resorts – Pacific, Tammie Tam.

The celebrations continued into the night with live entertainment from Kula kei Uluivuya.

Retreats at Tambua Sands

Travelling as a family is a great chance to make memories that will last a lifetime but sometimes it can be a challenge to find a place that is just right for all generations.

Located on Fiji’s Coral Coast along a stretch of white sandy beach, Tambua Sands Beach Resort is the perfect escape for a family get together.

With accommodation in Garden or Ocean Front bures just meters away from the Pacific Ocean, Tambua Sands provides an ideal setting that fosters reconnecting with loved ones.

Getting away from familiar settings and distractions is important on a family reunion as it encourages communication, the resort does not allow in-room TVs, phones or internet access.

For those that still require a digital dose, the resort offers television and wifi connection within the lobby

in addition to a range of facilities including a family pool, a full service bar, tour desk and complimentary non-motorised watersports.

The resort also offers a variety of complimentary experiences for their guests with village tours, reef walks, hikes and even the chance to visit nearby Sigatoka town on a shopping trip.

Tambua Sands offers the opportunity to create wonderful memories with only 25 bures.

Having recently completed a revamp in accommodation, the resort is perfectly suited for family reunion buy-outs or as a barefoot wedding option.

There a competitive pricing options available at Tambua Sands and you can enquire directly with the team at Warwick Hotels and Resorts.

Warwick Fiji services

The amenities available at Warwick Fiji have set the standard among luxury Fijian beachfront resorts.

From the unparalleled private-island dining of the Wicked Walu restaurant to the dream-come-true wedding and event space, the Warwick Fiji strives to leave no need unfulfilled.

Not to mention the thoughtful accommodations one expects from a world-class hotel: wireless internet in public areas, swimming pools, on-site recreation, airport shuttle, babysitting service and a supervised Kids’ Club.

Warwick fiji 2017 award winners:

Employee of the Year – Heart of House award :

Adi Tea Simo of Kitchen          department

Employee of the Year – Front of House :
Amenisitai Lewaqamuqamu from Food and Beverages

Supervisor of the Year:Adi Kelera Tabusoro who is part of the supervisory team also in Food and Beverage.

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