Fiji Marriott Hailed A ‘Sucess Story’ At First Birthday Celebrations
The Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay in Nadi has been described as a success story by its owners, the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF).
FNPF chief executive officer Jaoji Koroi, while speaking at the resort’s first birthday celebrations yesterday, said they had to wait years and overcome a lot of hurdles before it could open.
The birthday celebration was attended by Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Nadroga high chief Ratu Kini Vosailagi and invited and resort guests.
Mr Koroi said the board and members of the fund congratulated the resort for its success.
“You have broken all records in hotel openings, and paid the owners profits in the first year of operations.”
He said the resort had exceeded its budget operations.
“The success of the resort means a lot to the fund and its members,” Mr Koroi added.
The resort’s General Manager Silvano Dressino said the New York Times had placed the resort at number 24 out of 52 places to visit around the world.
The popular Bachelorette television programme also conducted its final shooting at the resort last year featuring the winner Sophie Monk.
The popular show highlighted Marriott’s beauty and atrracted a large number of couples to have their weddings here.
Mr Dressino paid tribute to the Fijian people for their service and hospitality which he said was a major part of the success of the resort during its first year.
The world’s latest overwater resort is less than an hour from Fiji’s main airport.
All 250 rooms have a water view and the resort also boasts two swimming pools, a chain of restaurants, bakeries, spas and private white sandy beaches.
All rooms have iPod docks, sitting areas, and cable TV.
In-room dining includes amenities like fridges and round-the-clock room service.
