InterCon Management Honours Women

IHG ® Hotels and Resorts in Fiji echoed the resounding theme of International Women’s Day 2022 campaign theme: Break the Bias at its properties.

The management marked the day advocating women’s rights, whilst recognising equality and accelerating women’s empowerment in the IHG workplace.

Lachlan Walker, Area General Manager – South Pacific said: “We are excited to continue to celebrate our female colleagues and the outstanding contribution that they make within our Fiji properties.

“We celebrate women at every level of our business and salute their unwavering support and contribution to the overall performance of our Hotels and Resorts."

“As we pivot out of a global pandemic, we are excited to advise that some of key support roles within our three properties in Fiji are led by our women colleagues."

“Their guidance and support have been unwavering and highly appreciated as we continue to focus on the commercial longevity of our properties in Fiji.”

At a property level, the Grand Pacific Hotel, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa and Holiday Inn Suva had celebratory programs that continue to recognize the contribution of women in the workplace.

All three properties hosted events for colleagues with special keynote speakers talking to the recognition of women in homes, the workplace and society.

IHG ® Hotels and Resorts’ women leaders and staff members and chief guest Ana Tuiketei during the International Women’s Day celebrations at the Grand Pacific Hotel on March 8, 2022. Photo: Ronald Kumar

Inspiring Message

Grand Pacific Hotel celebrations chief guest, Suva lawyer and first Pacific woman counsel on a global roster working for the International Criminal Court, Ana Tuiketei, delivered a powerful and inspiring message.

“As individuals we are responsible for our own actions, thoughts and reactions."

"There are a lot of women facing secret battles so let’s be kind to each other,” she said.

“Understanding what bias is and reducing it is a way to tackle gender parity."

“Deliberate or unconscious Bias makes it difficult for women and girls to progress."

“To our females here: I honour you today for being a voice."

"For getting up and showing up no matter what’s going on at home or with you mentally or emotionally."

“We honour you for your courage to keep smiling even when you’re sad."

For your heart to sacrifice for your family, for your hope for a better tomorrow.

Your hands, my hands, our hands together can build a gender equal Fiji.

“A Fiji that’s diverse, equitable and inclusive for us and generations to come.”

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