ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards
The ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Award is recognised as a mark of excellence in Fiji’s tourism and promotes excellence in tourism. The ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards is run annually by a voluntary committee of industry members, overseen by the board of trustees to invite entries, organize judging and hold a gala event for the prize giving to honor those outstanding members in our industry.
AWARD CATEGORIES | WINNERS |
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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT | 2019 | Tammie TAM, 2018 | Michael Dennis, Bill Whiting , 2017 | Mrs. Jenny Seeto, Mr Patrick Wong, Matereti Waqavesi Tuisue, 2016 | Mr John & (late) Mrs Ana Ramacake Birch |
VISONARY | 2019 | James & Lala SOWANE, 2018 | Patrick 'Paddy' Doyle, 2017 | Momo Na Tui Lawa Ratu Sevanaia Vatunitu Nabola Lalabalavu, 2016 | Commander Semi Koroilavesau |
FIJI PRIDE CHAMPION | 2019 | Kinijoji SARAI (Outrigger Fiji Resort), 2018 | Britney Turaganikeli, 2017 | Josua 'Captain Jack" Nalotu, 2016 | Mun Goundar – Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort |
TOURISM LEADER | 2019 | Mereoni GUSUIVALU (Sofitel Fiji), 2018 | Eroni Puamau (Rosie Holidays), 2017 | Jay Henibua Whyte, 2016 | Shailesh Naidu – Executive Chef, Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort |
TOUR & TRANSPORT OPERATOR | 2019 | Pacific Destinations, 2018 | South Sea Cruises, 2017 | Tours Manager, 2016 | South Sea Cruises |
SERVICE AND SUPPORT TO INDUSTRY | 2019 | Rosie Events & Hot Glass, 2018 | Port Denarau, 2017 | Essence of Fiji Rejuvenation Centre, 2016 | Pure Fiji |
VISITOR ATTRACTION & ACTIVITY | 2019 | Malamala Beach Club, 2018 | Ecotrax, 2017 | Flavours of Fiji Cooking School, 2016 | Discover Fiji Tours |
TOURISM SUSTAINABILITY | 2019 | Treasure Island Resort, 2018 | Vatuvara Private Islands, 2017 | Nanuya Island Resort, 2016 | Maqai Beach Eco Surf Resort |
VISITOR DINING EXPERIENCE | 2019 | Discontinued Award, 2018 | Discontinued Award, 2017 | Discontinued Award, 2016 | Ivi Restaurant, Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort |
DESTINATION MARKETING | 2019 | Pacific Bedbank, 2018 | Malamala Beach Club, 2017 | Rosie Holidays, 2016 | Rosie Holidays |
ACCOMMODATION BUDGET | 2019 | Boat House Nanuya, 2018 | Aquarius on the Beach, 2017 | Vuda Marina Fiji, 2016 | Uprising Beach Resort |
ACCOMMODATION QUALITY | 2019 | Tropica Island Resort, 2018 | Malolo Island Resort, 2017 | Volivoli Beach Resort, 2016 | Malolo Island Resort |
ACCOMMODATION DELUXE | 2019 | Castaway Island Resort, 2018 | Wyndham Denarau Island, 2017 | Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort, 2016 | Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort |
ACCOMMODATION LUXURY | 2019 | Vatuvara Private Islands, 2018 | Vatuvara Private Islands, 2017 | Volivoli Beach Resort, 2016 | Likuliku Lagoon Resort |
Annual World Luxury Hotel Awards
Established in 2006, World Luxury Hotel Awards is the pinnacle of achievement in the luxury hotel industry offering international recognition as voted by guests, travelers, and industry players alike. Over 300 000 international travelers vote each year, during a four-week period to select the winners. Luxury hotels have the opportunity to participate in the World Luxury Hotel Awards by entering hotel categories that showcase their unique selling points and destinations.
Country | Fiji

AWARD CATEGORIES | WINNERS |
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LUXURY HONEYMOON HOTEL | 2013 | EMAHO SEKAWA RESORT 2015 | EMAHO SEKAWA RESORT 2016 | THE WESTIN DENARAU ISLAND RESORT & SPA 2017 | QAMEA RESORT & SPA |
LUXURY HOTEL BEST SCENIC ENVIRONMENT | 2016 | EMAHO SEKAWA RESORT |
LUXURY PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT | 2016 | LAUCALA ISLAND RESORT |
BEST SERVICED LUXURY VILLAS | 2016 | NAISOSO ISLAND RESORT VILLAS |
LUXURY ROMANTIC HOTEL | 2016 | QAMEA RESORT & SPA, 2017 | NAMALE RESORT & SPA |
LUXURY HOTEL | 2016 | SHERATON RESORT & SPA - TOKORIKI ISLAND - FIJI |
LUXURY PRIVATE POOL VILLA | 2016 | TAVEUNI PALMS RESORT 2017 | VACALA BAY RESORT |
LUXURY SPA HOTEL | 2016 | THE WAKAYA CLUB & SPA |
LUXURY HERITAGE HOTEL | 2017 | GRAND PACIFIC HOTEL |
LUXURY SPA RESORT | 2017 | NAMALE RESORT & SPA |
LUXURY ROMANTIC VILLA | 2017 | TAVEUNI PALMS RESORT |
LUXURY ROMANTIC BEACH RESORT | 2018 | THE REMOTE RESORT, FIJI ISLANDS |
LUXURY BEACH RESORT | 2020 | INTERCONTINENTAL FIJI GOLF RESORT & SPA |
LUXURY PRIVATE VILLA | 2017 | TAVEUNI PALMS RESORT |
Regional Awards | South Pacific/Oceania

AWARD CATEGORIES | WINNERS |
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LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL | 2017 | NAMALE RESORT & SPA |
LUXURY SPA HOTEL | 2017 | QAMEA RESORT & SPA |
LUXURY PRIVATE POOL VILLA | 2017 | TAVEUNI PALMS RESORT |
Continent Awards | Australia And Oceania

AWARD CATEGORIES | WINNERS |
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LUXURY HOTEL BEST SCENIC ENVIRONMENT | 2013 | PRIVATE: THE WAKAYA CLUB & SPA |
LUXURY FAMILY HOTEL | 2014 | SHERATON FIJI RESORT |
LUXURY HIDEAWAY RESORT | 2014 | THE REMOTE RESORT |
LUXURY BUSINESS HOTEL | 2017 | GRAND PACIFIC HOTEL |
LUXURY CITY HOTEL | 2017 | GRAND PACIFIC HOTEL |
LUXURY FAMILY RESORT | 2017 | INTERCONTINENTAL FIJI GOLF RESORT & SPA |
LUXURY GOLF RESORT | 2017 | INTERCONTINENTAL FIJI GOLF RESORT & SPA 2018 | INTERCONTINENTAL FIJI GOLF RESORT & SPA |
LUXURY ROMANTIC HOTEL | 2017 | QAMEA RESORT & SPA |
LUXURY CONTEMPORARY VILLA | 2017 | VACALA BAY RESORT 2019 | VACALA BAY RESORT |
LUXURY ECO/GREEN VILLA | 2017 | VACALA BAY RESORT |
LUXURY PRIVATE POOL VILLA | 2018 | TAVEUNI PALMS RESORT 2019 | TAVEUNI PALMS RESORT 2020 | TAVEUNI PALMS RESORT |
LUXURY FAMILY BEACH RESORT | 2019 | INTERCONTINENTAL FIJI GOLF RESORT & SPA |
LUXURY PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT | 2020 | KOKOMO PRIVATE ISLAND FIJI |
Continent Awards | Global

AWARD CATEGORIES | WINNERS |
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LUXURY CONTEMPORARY VILLA | 2018 | VACALA BAY RESORT |
LUXURY ECO/GREEN VILLA | 2018 | VACALA BAY RESORT |
World Travel Awards
The World Travel Awards is a group of HIGHLY EXPERIENCED tourism industry enthusiasts, Hospitality Leaders, Directors from various travel companies, Editors from Tourism Media, Tourism Association professionals, and experts who’ve come together to celebrate those organizations that are excelling in the field of Spa and wellness industry. The panel of judges works independently and they choose the best hotel/travel company that is doing exceptionally well in the industry as winners of this prestigious tourism award.
Fiji Leading Golf Resorts

YEAR | WINNER | NOMINEES |
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2013 | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Sheraton Fiji Resort | The Wakaya Club & Spa |
2012 | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Sheraton Fiji Resort | The Wakaya Club & Spa |
2011 | The Wakaya Club & Spa | InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa | Sheraton Fiji Resort | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa |
2010 | InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa | Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa | Sheraton Fiji Resort | The Wakaya Club | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa |
2009 | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa | Sheraton Fiji Resort | The Wakaya Club |
2008 | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa | Sheraton Fiji Resort | The Wakaya Club |
2007 | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa | Sheraton Denarau Villas | Sheraton Fiji Resort | The Wakaya Club |
2006 | Sheraton Fiji Resort | Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa | Sheraton Denarau Villas | The Wakaya Club | Vomo Island Resort |
2005 | Sheraton Fiji Resort | Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa | Sheraton Denarau Villas | The Wakaya Club | Vomo Island Resort |
2004 | The Wakaya Club | |
Fiji Leading Resorts

YEAR | WINNER | NOMINEES |
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2022 | Taveuni Palms Resort | COMO Laucala Island | InterContinental | Fiji Golf Resort & Spa | Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji | Kokomo Private Island Fiji | Six Senses Fiji | Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Turtle Island Fiji | Yasawa Island Resort & Spa |
2021 | Six Senses Fiji | InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa | Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji | Kokomo Private Island Fiji | Laucala Island, Fiji | Nanuku Auberge Resort Fiji | Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Taveuni Palms Resort | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Fiji, Turtle Island Fiji | Wakaya Club & Spa | Yasawa Island Resort & Spa |
2020 | InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa | Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji | Kokomo Private Island Fiji | Laucala Island, Fiji | Nanuku Auberge Resort Fiji | Six Senses Fiji | Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Taveuni Palms Resort | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, Fiji | Turtle Island Fiji | Wakaya Club & Spa | Yasawa Island Resort & Spa, |
2019 | Turtle Island Fiji | InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa | Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji | Kokomo Private Island Fiji | Laucala Island, Fiji | Nanuku Auberge Resort Fiji | Six Senses Fiji | Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Taveuni Palms Resort | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, Fiji | Wakaya Club & Spa | Yasawa Island Resort & Spa |
2018 | Turtle Island Fiji | InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, | Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji | Laucala Island, Fiji | Nanuku Auberge Resort Fiji | Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Taveuni Palms Resort | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, Fiji | Yasawa Island Resort & Spa |
2017 | InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa | Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji | Laucala Island, Fiji | Nanuku Resort & Spa | Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Taveuni Palms Resort | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, Fiji | Turtle Island | Yasawa Island Resort & Spa |
2016 | InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa | Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Taveuni Palms Resort | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Turtle Island | Yasawa Island Resort & Spa |
2015 | Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort | Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Taveuni Palms Resort | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Turtle Island |
2014 | Taveuni Palms Resort | Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort | Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Turtle Island |
2013 | Taveuni Palms Resort | Fiji Beach Resort & Spa Managed by Hilton | Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort | Likuliku Lagoon Resort | Outrigger on the Lagoon | Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Turtle Island |
2012 | Taveuni Palms Resort | Fiji Beach Resort & Spa Managed by Hilton | Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort | Outrigger on the Lagoon | Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Turtle Island | Vatulele Island Resort | Vomo Island Resort |
2011 | Taveuni Palms Resort | Fiji Beach Resort & Spa Managed by Hilton | InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa | Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort | Outrigger on the Lagoon | Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Sonaisali Island Resort | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Turtle Island, Vatulele Island Resort | Vomo Island Resort |
2010 | Vatulele Island Resort | Fiji Beach Resort and Spa Managed by Hilton | Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort | Outrigger on the Lagoon | Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa | Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Sonaisali Island Resort | Taveuni Palms | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Turtle Island | Vomo Island Resort |
2009 | Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort | Fiji Beach Resort and Spa Managed by Hilton | Outrigger on the Lagoon | Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa | Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa, Sonaisali Island Resort | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Vatulele Resort | Vomo Island Resort |
2008 | Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort | Fiji Beach Resort and Spa Managed by Hilton | Outrigger on the Lagoon | Shangri-La's Fijian Resort & Spa | Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Sonaisali Island Resort | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Vatulele Island Resort | Vomo Island Resort |
2007 | Vatulele Island Resort | Fiji Beach Resort and Spa Managed by Hilton | Outrigger on the Lagoon | Shangri-La's Fijian Resort & Spa | Sheraton Fiji Resort | Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa, Sonaisali Island Resort | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa |
2006 | Vatulele Resort | Dolphin Island | Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort | Nukubati Island Resort | Royal Davui Island Resort | Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa | Sonaisali Island Resort | Tokoriki Island Resort | Turtle Island | Vomo Island Resort | Wakaya Club | Yasawa Island Resort |
2005 | Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort | Nukubati Island Resort | Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa | Sonaisali Island Resort | Tokoriki Island Resort | Turtle Island | Vomo Island Resort | Yasawa Island Resort |
Fiji Leading Spa Resort

YEAR | WINNER | NOMINEES |
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2016 | Qamea Resort and Spa | InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa | Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa | The Wakaya Club & Spa | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Yasawa Island Resort & Spa |
2015 | Vomo Island Resort | Namale Resort & Spa | Qamea Resort & Spa | The Wakaya Club & Spa | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa |
2014 | Qamea Resort and Spa | Namale Resort & Spa | The Wakaya Club & Spa | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Vomo Island Resort |
2013 | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Namale Resort & Spa | Qamea Resort & Spa | The Wakaya Club & Spa | Vomo Island Resort |
2012 | Qamea Resort and Spa | Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort | Namale Resort & Spa | The Wakaya Club & Spa | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Vomo Island Resort |
2011 | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa | Namale Resort & Spa | Qamea Resort & Spa | The Wakaya Club & Spa | Vomo Island Resort |
2010 | Namale Resort & Spa | Qamea Resort & Spa | The Wakaya Club | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Vomo Island Resort |
2009 | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Namale Resort & Spa | Qamea Resort & Spa | The Wakaya Club | Vomo Island Resort | Yasawa Island Resort |
2008 | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Namale Resort & Spa | Qamea Resort & Spa | The Wakaya Club | Vomo Island Resort | Yasawa Island Resort |
2007 | Yasawa Island Resort | Namale Resort & Spa | Qamea Resort & Spa | The Wakaya Club | The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Vomo Island Resort |
2006 | Sheraton Fiji Resort | Koro Sun Spa | Namale Resort & Spa | Qamea Resort & Spa | Wakaya Club |
2005 | Mandara Spa at Sheraton Fiji Resort | Katafanga Island Resort & Spa | Koro Sun Spa | Namale Resort & Spa |
Fiji’s Leading Hotel Suite

YEAR | WINNER | NOMINEES |
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2022 | The Royal @ Vomo Island Resort | Ambassador’s Bure @ Wakaya Club & Spa | Imperial Suite @ Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Natadola Suite @ InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa | Two-bedroom Royal Retreat @ The Remote Resort, Fiji Islands | |
2021 | Natadola Suite @ InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa | Ambassador’s Bure @ Wakaya Club & Spa | Hilltop Estate @ Laucala Island, Fiji | Imperial Suite @ Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Regent And Royal Suite @ The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, Fiji | Royal Beach House @ Qamea Resort and Spa | The Royal @ Vomo Island Resort | Two-bedroom Royal Retreat @ The Remote Resort, Fiji Islands | |
2020 | Natadola Suite @ InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa | Ambassador’s Bure @ Wakaya Club & SpaHilltop Estate @ Laucala Island, Fiji | Imperial Suite @ Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Regent And Royal Suite @ The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, Fiji | Royal Beach House @ Qamea Resort and Spa | The Royal @ Vomo Island Resort | Two-bedroom Royal Retreat @ The Remote Resort, Fiji Islands | |
2019 | Natadola Suite @ InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa | Ambassador’s Bure @ Wakaya Club & Spa | Hilltop Estate @ Laucala Island, Fiji | Imperial Suite @ Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Regent And Royal Suite @ The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, Fiji | Royal Beach House @ Qamea Resort and Spa | The Royal @ Vomo Island Resort | Two-bedroom Royal Retreat @ The Remote Resort, Fiji Islands | |
2018 | Hilltop Estate @ Laucala Island, Fiji | Ambassador’s Bure @ Wakaya Club & Spa | Imperial Suite @ Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Regent And Royal Suite @ The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, Fiji | Royal Beach House @ Qamea Resort and Spa | The Royal @ Vomo Island Resort | Two-bedroom Royal Retreat @ The Remote Resort, Fiji Islands | |
2017 | Hilltop Estate @ Laucala Island, Fiji | Ambassador’s Bure @ Wakaya Club & Spa | Imperial Suite @ Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Regent And Royal Suite @ The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, Fiji | Royal Beach House @ Qamea Resort and Spa | The Royal @ Vomo Island Resort | |
2016 | Royal Beach House @ Qamea Resort and Spa | Ambassador’s Bure @ The Wakaya Club & Spa | Hilltop Estate @ Laucala Island, Fiji | Imperial Suite @ Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Royal And Regent Suites @ The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | |
2015 | Royal Beach House @ Qamea Resort and Spa | Governor's Bure @ The Wakaya Club & Spa | Hilltop Estate @ Laucala Island, Fiji | Imperial Suite @ Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Royal And Regent Suites @ The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | The Royal @ Vomo Island Resort | |
2014 | Imperial Suite @ Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa | Governor's Bure @ The Wakaya Club & Spa | Royal And Regent Suites @ The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa | Royal Beach House @ Qamea Resort & Spa | The Royal @ Vomo Island Resort | |
2007 | The Villa at Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort | Honeymoon Suite Davui at Royal Davui Island Resort | Logalami at Yasawa Island Resort | Royal Deluxe Villa at Vomo Island Resort | The Point at Vatulele Island Resort | Vale O at Wakaya Club | |
Fiji’s Leading Tour Operators
YEAR | WINNER | NOMINEES |
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2022 | Rosie Holidays | Awesome Adventures Fiji Go Local Fiji |
2021 | Rosie Holidays | Awesome Adventures Fiji Go Local Fiji |
Fiji’s Leading Travel Agencies
YEAR | WINNER | NOMINEES |
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2022 | Rosie Holidays | Dynasty Tours & Travel Fiji Macquarie Travelworld |
2021 | Rosie Holidays | Dynasty Tours & Travel Fiji Macquarie Travelworld |
Fiji’s Leading Car Rental Companies
YEAR | WINNER | NOMINEES |
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2022 | Avis | Europcar | Hertz | Thrifty |
2021 | Avis | Europcar | Hertz | Thrifty |
2020 | Hertz | Avis | Europcar | Thrifty |
2019 | Hertz | Avis | Europcar | Thrifty |
2018 | Avis | Europcar | Hertz | Thrifty |
2017 | Avis | Europcar | Hertz | Thrifty |