FNPF-owned IHG Fiji Hotels honoured among region’s best at the 2025 HM Aotearoa-Pacific Awards

Friday, 7th November 2025 (Natadola, Fiji): The FNPF-owned IHG Fiji Hotels portfolio (InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Grand Pacific Hotel Suva and Holiday Inn Suva) has reaffirmed its standing as a regional benchmark for excellence after receiving multiple honours at the 2025 HM Aotearoa-Pacific Awards, held at Cordis Auckland on Friday, 31 October 2025.

The prestigious event celebrated outstanding talent and leadership across New Zealand and the South Pacific, spotlighting the best in service, innovation, and people-first culture. For Fiji, it was an evening of both recognition and reflection, a reminder that world-class hospitality is deeply rooted in its people and their sense of ‘vanua’ (the deep connection between land, community, and identity).

Among this year’s highlights were several awards recognising the dedication and craftsmanship of colleagues from across the FNPF-owned IHG Fiji Hotels: 

  • Fijian Luxury Resort – Highly Commended: InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa
  • Human Resources Initiative – South Pacific Winner: FNPF-owned IHG Hotels Fiji
  • Human Resource Associate of the Year – South Pacific Winner: Sotia Tikoimatuku, FNPF-owned IHG Fiji Hotels
  • Concierge of the Year – South Pacific Winner: Sikeli Nailesu, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa
  • Food and Beverage Associate of the Year – South Pacific Winner: Sera Wati, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa
  • Front Office Associate – Highly Commended: Nainase Buna, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa
  • Finance Associate – Highly Commended: Manisha Lata, Grand Pacific Hotel Suva

Together, these accolades celebrate the power of teamwork, the authenticity of Fijian hospitality, and the growing influence of Fiji’s hotel industry within the broader Pacific narrative.

“Fiji’s greatest asset has always been its people. These awards honour the individuals who transform every stay into a story worth remembering, not through grandeur, but through genuine care and cultural pride. I am incredibly proud of our teams across all three hotels for setting a standard that extends beyond our shores.” comments Lachlan Walker, Regional General Manager, Fiji and Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts.

For the FNPF-owned IHG Fiji Hotels, these honours represent more than operational excellence; they celebrate a culture grounded in purpose and partnership. From sustainability initiatives to leadership pathways, the portfolio continues to invest in its people, empowering local talent to lead the next era of Pacific hospitality.

As anticipation builds for the Australasian HM Awards in Sydney on 21 November 2025, Fiji stands proudly among the region’s leaders, proving that a small island nation can define excellence on a global stage.

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About InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa

Facing one of the world’s best sandy beaches and looking out over the azure waters of a beautiful bay to the expanses of the South Pacific, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa is a tranquil retreat where elevated service is delivered with Fiji’s famous warmth and generosity. 

The award-winning luxury resort is just 55 minutes from Nadi International Airport yet feels remote and secluded. Echoing the layout of a traditional Fijian village, the resort’s rooms and suites are spread out across 35 acres of beachside tropical gardens.


About FNPF-owned IHG Fiji Hotels

FNPF-owned IHG Fiji Hotels portfolio includes InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Grand Pacific Hotel and Holiday Inn Suva.

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