THE Oscars of Fiji’s tourism industry, the ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards (FETA), lived up to the hype of the glitz and glamour of any staple award show.
Dressed to impress, the cream of Fiji’s tourism industry put on the infamous ‘Bula Smile’ for a night meant to celebrate the achievements over the 2025 season.
Held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Wailoaloa, Nadi, the 2025 ANZ FETA handed a total of 25 awards – the biggest set of trophies to be given out in the award’s rich history.
With the theme, Echoes of Fiji, FETA board chairperson Debra Sadranu said the night was to celebrate the significant achievements of the industry that has been at the cornerstone of Fiji’s economic development.
Complete winners list:
1. Visionary award- Mark and Janice Hinton
2. Lifetime Achievement Award- Narend Kumar
3. Dixon Seeto Tourism Leader- Kolora Mason
4. Employee Excellence in Service- Tropica Island Resort’s Sawani Hoyt
5. Rising Star – Akshay Avin Chand
6. Cultural Tourism Champion- Rosie Holidays Eroni Bole.
7. Community CSR Winner – Nanuka Island Resort.
8. Environmental Sustainability winner- Kaibu Fiji Private Island
9. Excellence in Food Tourism- Nanuku Resort Fiji
10. Inbound and Transport Operators winner- Rosie Holidays.
11. Wedding Operator of the Year- Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort
12. Experiences and Attractions (Marine/ river based) winner- Kaiwai Watersports Fiji.
13. Experiences and Attractions (Land/ Air Based) winner- VOU Hub.
14. Destination Marketing Winner- South Sea Cruises Group.
15. Dive Operator of the Year- Waidroka Bay Resort.
16. Spa Operator of the Year – Six Senses Fiji.
17. C&I Operator of the Year- Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa.
18. Specialised Tourism Services Winner- Mesovu Fiji Pte Ltd.
19. Accommodation Budget Winner- Likuri Island Resort.
20. Accommodation Superior Award Winner- Double Tree Resort by Hilton.
21. 2025 Accommodation Deluxe (Less than 50 rooms)- Malolo Island Resort.
22. 2025 Accommodation Deluxe (50 rooms and above)- Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa.
23. Tourism Industry Support- Terra Merita Pte Limited
24. Training and Development winner- IHG Hotels & Resorts
25. Accommodation Luxury Hotels and Resorts- Kaibu Fiji Private Island
Executives from Tanoa Hotel Group attend the ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards 2025 held at the Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa in Wailoaloa Nadi. Picture: REINAL CHAND
2. Members of Tambua Sands Resort after winning the bronze award for Accommodation Superior.
3. Representatives from the Motibhai Group attend the ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards 2025 held at the Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa in Wailoaloa Nadi.
1. TOUR Managers Group managing director Damend Gounder (fifth from left) with his team attend the ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards 2025 held at the Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa in Wailoaloa Nadi. Pictures: REINAL CHAND
MESOVU (Fiji PTE) LTD representatives Sangeeta Devi (left), Beatrice Nast (director) and Elisabeth Koini celebrate their Specialised Tourism Services Award during the ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards 2025 held at the Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa in Wailoaloa Nadi. Picture: REINAL CHAND
Right: Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka officiates at the ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards 2025 held at the Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa in Wailoaloa Nadi.
Pictures: REINAL CHAND
