Friday, 26th September 2025 (Suva, Fiji): Holiday Inn Suva is proud to stand alongside the ‘Hibiscus Festival’ this year, hosting contestants as the official accommodation partner. More than an act of hospitality, this partnership reflects the hotel’s belief that thriving businesses and thriving communities are inseparable.
For over half a century, the ‘Mother of all Festivals’, Hibiscus Festival has been more than pageantry. It has given young Fijians a platform to speak on issues that matter, from education and health to the environment, inspiring conversations that ripple far beyond the festival grounds.
By opening its doors to contestants, Holiday Inn Suva is helping to nurture those voices and celebrate a tradition that brings Suva together.
“The Hibiscus Festival is a cornerstone of Suva’s cultural identity, and we are proud to support it through our partnership with Suva City Council,” comments Mohammed Feroz, General Manager of Holiday Inn Suva. “Our support helps ensure the festival remains a vibrant celebration that brings people together and strengthens our community. This collaboration also reflects IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow commitment, promoting sustainable tourism, supporting livelihoods, and reducing environmental impact. It is how we deliver True Hospitality for Good, creating lasting benefits for our people, our community, and our planet.”
“We are deeply grateful for the support of Holiday Inn Suva. The comfort, care, and professionalism shown to our contestants have allowed them to focus on what truly matters, championing their causes and representing their communities with pride. The partnership goes beyond logistics. It reflects a genuine spirit of collaboration that strengthens the festival and the people it serves,” comments Ellen Whippy-Knight, Hibiscus Festival Coordinator.
Holiday Inn Suva sets itself apart by choosing to engage deeply with the people and culture of Fiji. Supporting the Hibiscus Festival is one more step in a long journey of giving back, a visible commitment to social responsibility, community pride, and the enduring spirit of Suva.
The festival continues until 28 September 2025 at the Suva Foreshore, culminating in the crowning of Miss Hibiscus, a moment that honours not only grace and talent but also the causes and convictions that make Fiji’s young leaders shine.
