Nadi, Fiji – 12th December 2025 – Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa is proud to announce that Cluster General Manager Carey Osborne has been named Fijian General Manager of the Year (Australasia) at the 2025 Australasian HM Awards held on 21st November 2025 at the Fullerton Hotel Sydney, Australia. This honour recognises exceptional leadership, operational excellence, and commitment to people and culture across the region’s hospitality industry.
This recognition comes at a milestone moment for Hilton globally, following its recent achievement as the #1 World’s Best Workplace™ by Great Place To Work. Hilton’s top global ranking reflects a company-wide culture of inclusivity, leadership development, and people-first values—principles clearly demonstrated by Osborne and her team at Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa and other namely Hilton properties in Australasia.
Adding to an impressive night, Hilton was also awarded ‘Hotel Brand of the Year (Australasia)’, reaffirming its industry leadership and consistent delivery of iconic guest experiences.
These achievements build on the success celebrated earlier this year at the Aotearoa-Pacific HM Awards held on 31 October 2025 in New Zealand, where Hilton Fiji properties earned several distinguished accolades:
• Javed Rahim – Sales Associate of the Year
• Sarah Chung – Marketing & Communications Associate of the Year
• Vuniivi Nadumu – Finance Associate of the Year
• Kesa Dirateri – Highly Commended, Food & Beverage Associate of the Year
“It is an honour to receive this recognition, but it truly belongs to our incredible team. At Hilton, we are driven by a culture that celebrates people, supports growth, and inspires excellence—and being part of the World’s Best Workplace makes that even more meaningful,” said Carey Osborne, Cluster General Manager, Fiji Islands. “To also see Hilton named Hotel Brand of the Year across Australasia is a testament to the dedication and heart our teams bring to creating exceptional experiences every single day. I am incredibly proud to be part of a brand that leads with purpose and passion.”
Hilton Fiji’s achievements further reinforce Hilton’s commitment to recognition, inclusivity, and continuous development—values that have contributed to the company’s standing as the #1 World’s Best Workplace™ and the leading hospitality employer in the region.
