Fiji, 27 July, 2023: Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay has received three prestigious and highly-coveted awards at the annual Marriott International General Management and Hotel Awards 2022, held on Wednesday, 19th July 2023. The hotel won Hotel of the Year in the premium category. 

The annual awards cover General Management and Hotel Performance across a range of categories and are designed to recognise Marriott General Managers and individual properties for outstanding leadership, innovation, guest service, community engagement and business success. The awards are open for entry to 520 Marriott International properties across 24 brands in the Asia Pacific region excluding Greater China. In a highly competitive field, the win marks a special significance of a Marriott resort in Fiji winning the award against developed tourist destinations such as Australia, Singapore and Thailand, for it's mainly Fijian associates. 

Silvano Dressino, General Manager of Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay said, “I am truly delighted that Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay has been recognised for our outstanding performance and community engagement in 2022. The resort has overcome significant obstacles, including emerging from the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.  Working closely with our local talent to cross-skill and up-skill via the Marriott Training Academy, we have successfully navigated these adversities to be positioned as a leading premium resort in the Asia Pacific region – and winner of the APEC overall Hotel of the Year for best performance. 

“I congratulate all of our Associates at Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay and the wider Marriott International Fiji team who have exhibited such dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences that has led to our outstanding business success.” 

Along with the pinnacle award as Hotel of the Year in the premium category, Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay also achieved Total Hotel Sales Growth Percentage Versus Budget and Highest Food and Beverage Revenue Growth Versus Budget for the APEC region. 

Following a strategic partnership with celebrity chef Matt Moran, the food and beverage offering at Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay has seen significant uplift in enquiry and bookings. At the invitation of Marriott International Fiji, Moran hosted a dinner series bringing his paddock to plate philosophy to Marriott's Fiji Resorts. Working collaboratively with the highly skilled chefs at Momi Bay and Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort, Moran also designed a special dish featuring local Fiji produce that remains on the menu until August 31.  

Additionally, Elena Qereqeretabua, Assistant Front Office Manager for sister property, Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort has been awarded in the prestigious 2023 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence. Elena was awarded among the group of ten exceptional associates across Marriott International, globally for her exemplary achievements, character, dedication, effort, and perseverance. She will be welcomed to Washington D.C in October to personally receive the award at Marriott International's global headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland.  

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