NADI, , 05 February 2019

ANZ FETA announces finalists The Board of Trustees of the ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards is pleased to announce the finalists for the 22nd ANZ FETA season. Chairman of the Board of Trustees of FETA Bill Whiting said the finalists have been selected by an independent judging panel made up of industry leaders. Whiting said it is encouraging to see new entrants as well as previous winners amongst the strong list of finalists. “We are pleased to announce our finalists for the 22nd ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards. These individuals and tourism properties are vying for the prestigious excellence award and have deservingly earned their place as finalists. The Board of Trustees would like to wish each one of our finalists the very best of luck,” Whiting said. “Winners for all 13 categories will be announced at the ANZ FETA night next Saturday. The prestigious Visionary, Lifetime Achievement and our Hall of Fame winners will also be announced during the awards night. This year’s event attracted close to 200 entries following which our panel of judges have now released the list of finalists for each category.” New entrants amongst the finalists include Barefoot Collection – Awakening Shark, Eco Trax, Fiji Marriot Resort Momi Bay, Helipro Fiji, Malamala Beach Club, Wyndham Denarau Island and Vatuvara Private Island. The theme for this year’s event is Tourism Benefitting ALL Fijians with the theme colour for the night being Black and Gold. The 22nd ANZ FETA will be held at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa on February 16, 2019. Finalists: FIJI PRIDE CHAMPION Britney Turaganikeli Johnny Singh Jordan Inoke

EMERGING TOURISM LEADER Akuila Batiweti Darshita Naidu Maureen Martel

TOURISM LEADER Anand Achari Debra Sandranu Elenoa Nimacere Eroni Puamau Loretta St Julian-Ooms Mere Rakoroi Nigel Skeggs William Danford

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET Aquarius on the Beach

ACCOMMODATION QUALITY Island Resort Maqai Eco Surf Resort Treasure Island Resort

ACCOMMODATION DELUXE Fiji Maui Palms Volivoli Beach Resort Wyndham Denarau Island

DESTINATION MARKETING Malamala Beach Club Tour Managers

ACCOMMODATION LUXURY Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa Royal Davui Island Resort Vatuvara Private Islands

CULINARY SERVICES Castaway Island Fiji Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa Malamala Beach Club Maqai Eco Surf Resort Nanuku Aurberge Resort

SPECIALISED TOURISM SERVICES & SUPPORT TO THE INDUSTRY Helipro Fiji Hot Glass Pacific Bedbank Port Denarau Rosie Travel

TOUR & TRANSPORT OPERATORS Blue Lagoon Cruises Rosie Travel South Sea Cruises Tour Managers Tourist Transport Fiji Tropical Paradise Adventures

VISITOR ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITY Barefoot Collection – Awakening Shark Dive Eco Trax Talanoa Treks

TOURISM SUSTAINABILITY Castaway Island Fiji Nanuya Island Resort Vatuvara Private Island

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