Steven Andrews has been promoted to General Manager at Castaway Island
Steven joined Castaway Island as Manager Operations in 2005 and in 2012 was promoted to the position of Resort Manager.
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Sheraton Hotels Accelerates Portfolio Growth in the Pacific with Debut of Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced its global powerhouse Sheraton has expanded its resorts portfolio with the opening of Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji. Owned by local Fijian proprietary company, Ritam Investments Ltd, part of the P Meghji Group, the previously independent resort underwent an extensive $18.5 million renovation and conversion project prior to raising the Sheraton flag. The debut of Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji, marks the Sheraton brand’s eighth property in the Pacific region and Starwood’s fourth operating property in Fiji, joining Sheraton Fiji Resort, Sheraton Denarau Villas and The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa.
Hudson Mitchell has been appointed as Director of Sales at InterContinental Fiji
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa has appointed Fiji native and fourteen-year hotel veteran, Hudson Mitchell as Director of Sales this week – the first Fijian citizen to hold this position since the resort opened in 2009. An experienced hotelier with a successful career in his wake, Mr. Mitchell's driving principle to set rather than follow the standard, has seen his career leap from strength to strength. Joining the resort from his role of Director of Sales at Namale Resort & Spa in Savusavu, Hudson is looking forward to the opportunities working with a global brand presents.
Erik Stuebe has been appointed as General Manager at InterContinental Fiji
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa have announced the appointment of Erik Stuebe to the role of Area General Manager, to be based at the luxury resort on the iconic Natadola Bay. With outstanding expertise in hotel development and management, Stuebe joins the award-winning InterContinental Fiji with over 30 years of invaluable experience. Erik obtained his qualifications in Europe and has since spent 14 years with Accor hotels prior to founding his own Hotel Management consultancy firm for independent hotels.
Javed Shameem has been appointed as Business Development Executive at InterContinental Fiji
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Javed Shameem to Business Development Executive, to be based in market at its sister property, the Holiday Inn Suva. Javed joins award-winning InterContinental Fiji following almost three years as a Business Development Executive at Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa. With a reputation for responsive, personalized and seamless service, Javed Shameem offers a professional sales approach and invaluable insight into client expectations.
Outrigger acquires two Fiji properties
Hawaii-based Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, one of the largest and fastest growing privately-held leisure lodging, retail and hospitality companies in the Asia-Pacific and Oceania regions, continues to expand its global portfolio of absolute beachfront properties with the announcement that it has purchased from its partner, Mr. Geoffrey Shaw, the complete shareholding in the ownership company of Outrigger on the Lagoon • Fiji, and his privately held Castaway Island, Fiji – an iconic "private" island escape accessible only by boat, seaplane or helicopter. The two award-winning resorts combine to offer the perfect Fiji islands holiday experience. The transaction closed on January 31, 2014, for an undisclosed amount and gives Outrigger 100% ownership of Outrigger on the Lagoon • Fiji and Castaway Island, Fiji.
Alexandra Ridgway has been named Director of Sales & Marketing at Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
Experienced accommodation industry specialist Alexandra Ridgway has joined the Sofitel Luxury Hotels group, having recently been appointed Director of Sales & Marketing for the brand’s flagship property in Fiji, the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa.Alexandra (who commenced her management career with Sofitel’s parent company Accor in 1999 as a Key Account Manager in Accor’s Corporate office in Melbourne) was most recently with the Fraser Suites in Sydney. She spent four years with Fraser Suites working across various roles including Director of Sales & Marketing and later as Acting General Manager. Previously Alexandra’s career saw her work with several other five-star international hotels and groups, including Marriott International (Sydney Head Office) as a Senior Manager in cluster sales, the StamfordPlazaHotelSydney as Associate Director of Sales and later Director of Sales and Marketing. She also worked with the A.N.A Hotel (now the Shangri-La Sydney) as Associate Director of Sales.
Luke Mitchell has been appointed as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at InterContinental Fiji
InterContinental Fiji has appointed IHG veteran Luke Mitchell as their new Assistant Director of Food & Beverage. With more than 11 years experience the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Mr. Mitchell’s appointment to the award-winning resort is set to be the pinnacle of his career and he is looking forward enriching his expertise with the world renowned brand. A commitment to delivering excellence and an engagement with the IHG ‘Room to Grow’ program has seen Mr. Mitchell evolve into bigger and better roles and pursue a rewarding career. Originally employed as a banquets attendant at Holiday Inn Surfer’s Paradise, Mr. Mitchell soon spread his wings to take on supervisory and managerial positions, and aspires to become a General Manager.
Nathan Robinson has joined Sonaisali Island Resort as General Manager
Sonaisali Island Resort is pleased to announce that Nathan Robinson has joined our dynamic Senior Management Team in the capacity of General Manager. Nathan joins Sonaisali after similar roles throughout Australia.
Best Western Australasia Expands To Fiji
Best Western is delighted to announce that Fiji has joined Australia and New Zealand under the Best Western Australasia banner. Best Western will welcome three properties into its portfolio: the BEST WESTERN Hexagon International Hotel in Nadi; BEST WESTERN Grand West Villas in Nadi; and the BEST WESTERN Suva Motor Inn in Suva.
Jack Work has been appointed as Hotel Manager at the Mercure Hotel Nadi
Mr Work, who hails from the Kulukulu Village of Nadroga, Sigatoka, has enjoyed a successful career with Accor since 2005, when he first joined the group as a Duty Manager in the opening team for the Sofitel Resort and Spa on Denarau Island.
Nicholas Mina has been promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing at Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
Nicholas was promoted to his new position after two years as the resort’s Director of Conferences & Incentives and will relocate from Sydney to Fiji for the role. In his new expanded position, he will continue to oversee the resort’s C&I activity and in addition overlook all other segments including the wholesale and leisure markets. Nicholas originally joined Sofitel Luxury Hotels in 2008 from CI Events where he was Business Manager, armed with strong experience in hotel business development. Previously he was with Starwood Hotels and Resorts for 12 years, and the Intercontinental hotel in Sydney where he focussed on the corporate market segment. Nicholas takes over the reins from former Director of Sales & Marketing for the Sofitel in Fiji, Heather Gordon.
Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa Opens 1 June
One of the world’s best beaches is now home to the pinnacle of luxury resorts, with the June 1 opening of InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa on Natadola Beach, the pride of Fiji’s Coral Coast. Spread across 35 acres of tropical gardens, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa is the sole destination resort on Natadola Beach – the only stretch of natural, white sand beach on the main island of Fiji, Viti Levu. Protected by a reef to create an aqua-blue ocean facing lagoon, Natadola Beach was voted by Forbes Magazine in 2008 as one of the 25 best beaches in the world.