Multi award-winning luxury property Likuliku Lagoon Resort welcomed its first guests from Australia, USA and France on February 1 after 699 days of closure.
The unique luxurious resort bade farewell to its last guests on January 31, 2020 as it prepared to close for a planned two months renovation.
A recent statement from the Ahura Group explained that the pandemic enforced the extended closure of Likuliku, and all staff – except for a small skeleton and caretaking team, were stood down whilst Fiji waited for the world to reopen.
Owner and managing director Tony Whitton said they have waited and worked hard towards this day for a long time.
“There are definitely not enough words to explain the feelings of excitement, relief and joy we have, that we can finally get our staff back to work and once again and welcome our valued guests to our shores,” he said. “It’s been a long and difficult road not just for us, but for literally millions around the world.
“Fiji’s economy is so dependent on tourism, so it’s been a truly challenging time and with much hardship for so many, but nothing can dampen the resilience of the Fijian people who are renowned for rising up from adversity many times before – and this time won’t be different.
“We are overjoyed and so encouraged by the high levels of bookings arriving into the resort over the coming months, and we hope this is the start of a promising recovery.”
The 100 per cent Fijian family owned property is a multi-award-winning resort and has received numerous accolades for more than a decade for offering a quintessential Fijian holiday experience for its guests.
It has also offered special packages for its visitors which included a four-night stay and the fifth night is free, a one hour aromatic couples massage in its Tatadra Spa, a two-hour private island picnic on “Honeymoon Island” – exclusively for Likuliku guests and a $500 beverage credit.
The offer is valid for travel from February 1 to March 31.
