Fiji, 3 December, 2024: Marriott International Fiji Resorts received great recognition at the inaugural HM Awards Aotearoa-Pacific Awards that took place at a gala ceremony at the Cordis Auckland on 1st November, scoring 13 out of 29 prestigious awards in NZ.
Fijian owned property, Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay won the Fijian Upscale Resort in the Property Awards – Fiji & South Pacific and 8 out of the 12 Associates won in various categories ranging from Concierge, Culinary, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Finance and Revenue Management whilst the rest were highly commended.
The Marriott International Fiji Resorts received additional recognition at the recent 2024 HM Awards Australasia that took place at the Grand Ballroom ICC Sydney on Friday 29th November. In the major awards category, Silvano Dressino, General Manager at Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay was awarded Fiji General Manager of the Year. The Resort was also highly commended in the Fijian Hotel of the Year. Additionally, the Marriott International Fiji Resorts were also highly commended in the Service to the Community category.
Marriott International Fiji Resorts were awarded as follows:
MAJOR AWARDS
- Fijian General Manager of the Year : Silvano Dressino, General Manager Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
PROPERTY AWARDS – FIJI & SOUTH PACIFIC
- Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay – Winner Fijian Upscale Resort
- Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay – Highly Commended Fijian Hotel of the Year
- Marriott International Fiji Resort – Highly Commended Service to the Community
GENERAL & PEOPLE AWARDS – AUSTRALIA, AOTEAROA AND SOUTH PACIFIC
- Concierge Winner : Osea Sivonalewa Duguniyaqona, Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort & Sheraton Denarau Villas, Fiji
- Food & Beverage Associate Co-Winner : Iliana Arei, Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort & Sheraton Denarau Villas
- Sales Associate Winner : Lavon Achari, Marriott International Resorts Fiji, Samoa & New Caledonia
- Marketing & Communications Associate Co – Winner : Sally Yuen, Marriott International Fiji
- Finance Associate Winner : Rashida Bi, Marriott International Fiji Resorts
- Rising Star Winner : Navneel Prasad, Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
- Revenue Management Associate Winner : Navneel Prasad, Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
- Revenue Management Highly Commended : Arieta Ieli, Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort
- Hotel Engineer Co Winner : Moses Ormend Eyer, Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island Fiji
- Hotel Engineer Highly Commended : Paul Raju, Marriott International Fiji Resorts
- Hotel Chef Highly Commended : Malakia Raoma Biloni, Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island Fiji
- Housekeeper Highly Commended : Leba Kalo Silikanibobei, Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island Fiji
“Congratulations to all our winners and it is extremely rewarding to see our local talent win a fair number of people categories. These wins are reflective of the respective associates’ perseverance and passion for the work they do and certainly motivational for all our resort teams,” said Neeraj Chadha, Multi Property Vice President Marriott International Pacific Islands.
He continued, “Their dedication has been instrumental in embodying our core values and ensuring our guests receive the highest level of care. It is also gratifying that Silvano Dressino, General Manager at Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay was awarded the prestigious Fijian General Manager of the Year accolade and the Resort receiving additional recognition, being Highly Commended in the Fijian Hotel of the Year category.”
Now in their 21st year, The HM Awards are the leading industry awards in the region and celebrate the best properties, departments, people, chains and brands in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Marriott International operates four resorts in Fiji, including the Fijian Owned Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort and Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay, owned by Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF), as well as The Sheraton Resort and Spa, Tokoriki Island Fiji and Sheraton Denarau Villas. The Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa is currently under refurbishment due to open in 2025.
