Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced its set to launch its flagship Crowne Plaza brand in Fiji.
The announcement was made at the 14th Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) in Adelaide this week.
The Pullman Nadi Bay located in Wailoaloa will open as Crowne Plaza Nadi Bay Resort and Spa later this year following a multi-million-dollar conversion and extension program.
“Fiji holds a very special place in the hearts and minds of travellers from around the world, and we’re thrilled to be expanding our presence in Fiji and to be adding our globally recognised Crowne Plaza brand to the island,” said IHG’s Managing Director – Australasia & Pacific, Matt Tripolone.
“We’re honoured to be working with Jay Singh (CEO of Wailoaloa Hotel Pte Ltd) and his team to be able to bring their vision of creating a world-class dining, leisure and business precinct to life, is incredibly exciting, and we know the Crowne Plaza brand will do an exceptional job of delivering heartfelt Fijian hospitality,” he said.
Crowne Plaza Nadi Bay Resort and Spa will have 324 rooms, and a further 66 new two-bedroom family rooms and 16 ocean facing king suites added to the accommodation offering.
The resort will also include a new day spa with six double treatment rooms, a new 600-seat convention centre, and seven dining outlets, including a lobby bar, whisky bar, all-day dining restaurant, Italian restaurant, beach club and a nightclub.
“We are excited to work with IHG to bring the Crowne Plaza brand to Fiji, and are passionate about creating a brand-new destination for travellers to Nadi, with a thriving food, beverage, spa, conferencing and lifestyle precinct along this special stretch of beachfront in Nadi,” said Wailoaloa Hotel Pte Ltd chief executive Jay Singh.
“We are proud to be contributing to the growth of the tourism industry in Fiji, providing visitors with a world-class experience that will further enhance Fiji’s reputation as a premier tourist destination. We look forward to welcoming guests to this beautiful property.”
IHG’s other hotels in Fiji include InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa, Holiday Inn Suva, Six Senses Fiji and the Grand Pacific Hotel.
