Celebrating Resilience and Recovery in Tourism.

This is the theme for the 2022 ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards (FETA).

Making the announcement on Friday, chair of board of trustees Debra Sadranu said the theme fitted the overall objectives of FETA..

“It is a celebration of the industry’s survival and accomplishment.”

“Our stakeholders proved their resilience during the most challenging time our industry has ever faced. We not only sustained and recovered, we went over and beyond to welcome our first visitor arrivals on the opening of borders,” she said.

The 2022 ANZ FETA which will be at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa on February 25, 2023.

“I would like to thank Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa who have come back on board as our host venue again. FETA truly appreciates their support.”

Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa general manager Vincent Macquet said they were delighted to host the upcoming event.

“Since reopening our borders it has been exciting to watch tourism in Fiji come back with a vengeance,” he said.

“Over the past two years the industry has taken a huge hit, however one thing remained throughout and that is the gracious and heartfelt warmth of our Fijian spirit. We look forward to celebrating the huge achievements of our industry over the last 12 months with our peers.”

Registration for the event ends on November 4.

A record number of entries have been registered in all 20 categories. Meanwhile, some individuals who were instrumental in creating/driving initiatives toward the reopening of our borders were also recognised.

These includes Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Vakadewabuka, Shane Hussein, Kartik Pratap, Cynthia Rasch, Litia Mario, James Pridgeon, Rush Prathak, Mereoni Rakuro, Ilisapeci Mule, Peni Ravitu, Rayna Kumar, Dr Sam Fullman, Dr Sainimili Bulatale.

Fiji Tourism and Hotel Association chief executive officer Fantasha Lockington thanked them for their collaboration when the industry needed them the most.

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