Fully Fijian family-owned and luxury couples-only resort Likuliku Lagoon Resort will close for three months to allow for a major facelift next year worth more than $10million.
The series of major projects scheduled from February 1 to April 30, 2025, include:
m A refurbishment of all bure, including adding private plunge pools to 11 of the existing beachfront bure; will increase bure in that category to 29 bure from 18;
m Completion of the synthetic roof thatching project for beachfront bure;
m Refurbishment of signature main pool;
m Addition of new restaurant concept, and will take overall dining options to three outlets; and
m Addition of the na Vanua Conservation Hub in conjunction with Ahura Resorts Conservation Foundation.
“This investment reflects the confidence we have in Fiji’s tourism industry and will inject $10m into the local construction economy, anticipating over 120 construction workers to be engaged,” Mr Whitton told this newspaper.
“Over this time, the 130 Likuliku employees will still be fully employed and will use this time to take annual leave and also assist with works on site during closure, and also fill in at our other sister resort, Malolo Island Resort.
“We remain very optimistic about the future of Fiji’s tourism industry and our commitment to deliver world-class and exceptional experiences to our international visitors.”
Fifteen new jobs will be created after completion.
