Bula! A word of
greeting you'll hear frequently when you visit this fascinating archipelago of
330 islands in the pristine South Pacific Ocean. Fiji is a place where Slow
Living defines the vacation experience, with warm and open hospitality, and activities
for all types of vacationers, whether families, honeymooners, thrill seekers or
culture hounds. It's a place to relax, unwind and enjoy all that is to offer,
from village visits to some of the world’s best snorkelling and diving, white
water rafting, or laying on a hammock with a good book.
Fiji is
renowned for its stunning beaches, beautiful warm climate, and its unique
relaxed island atmosphere. You won't be able to escape the friendliness of the
Fijian people or the sheer natural beauty - get ready for swaying palms and
warm, clear water.
Founded in 1951,
Fiji Airways Group comprises of Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline and its
subsidiaries: Fiji Link, its domestic and regional carrier, Pacific Call Comm
Ltd, and a 38.75% stake in the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa on Denarau Island,
Nadi. From its hubs at Nadi and Suva International Airports, Fiji Airways and
Fiji Link serve 69 destinations in 15 countries (including code-share). Destinations
include Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada, the UK, Hong Kong,
Singapore, India, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands.
The Fiji Airways Group brings in 64 percent of all visitors who fly to Fiji,
employs over 1000 employees, and earns revenues of over FJD$815 million (USD
$390m). Fiji Airways rebranded from Air Pacific in June 2013.
Stroebel Bekker Bio
Regional General Manager The Americas
Stroebel Bekker is Fiji Airway’s Regional General Manager Sales for the Americas. Bekker has an extensive background in tourism and aviation, specifically in the areas of sales and revenue management. He most recently led the regional sales team at South African Airways in North America. He began his career in aviation at Spirit Airlines in Fort Lauderdale with their Revenue Management Department. Prior to this, he spent a number of years working for a tour operator promoting Africa. He holds a master's degree in international business.
Every Take-off One
Tree Initiative
Fiji Airways marked International Day of Forests by planting the
first trees for its Every Take-off One Tree initiative.
Led by
CEO Andre Viljoen, management and staff of Fiji Airways teamed up with Fiji
Hardwood Corporation Limited (suppliers of the native mahogany seedlings), and
planted the first batch of trees in the airline’s latest environmental
conservation project. The plantation is located in Votualevu in Nadi.
The
project, which was launched at Fiji Airways’ 65th year celebrations last
September, commits to plant one tree for every international take-off from Nadi
International Airport. With approximately 2000 departures from its main Nadi
hub each year, the airline will be holding planting activities every quarter,
in which staff will plant 500 trees.
Fiji
Airways Managing Director and CEO, Andre Viljoen said, “We fly over a million
people every year to our home, Fiji. A big part of its attraction is its
pristine and unspoiled natural environment. As the country’s flag carrier, we
see it as our duty to protect and promote the conservation of our country’s
flora and fauna, as well as make every effort to mitigate the impact of our
operations. This is our commitment to Fiji and its future generations. This
action is especially imperative at an advent when nature is at its most
vulnerable.”
“This
project is one of our key initiatives towards environmental conservation. These
mahogany plantations will be protected forests and grow to maturity without
being harvested for lumber.”
Fiji
Hardwood Corporation Limited CEO, Giuseppe Dal Bosco said of the partnership,
“FHCL is happy to support Fiji Airways in this commendable initiative by
supplying seedlings and expertise for their plant a tree programme. These trees
will not to be harvested and will remain for the benefit of future generations.
FHCL’s vision is to become a national leader in sustainable forest management,
which includes reforestation of native plantations.”
Maro Road, Natadola Bay, Viti Levu
Fiji Islands
The only luxury resort
on beautiful Natadola Bay, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa is
designed to treat guests to an exclusive outer island experience on the main
land. Spread across 35 acres of tropical manicured landscapes, the resort
offers the facilities and services expected of a luxury international resort,
including a luxury spa, three pools, a dive pool, an on-site dive centre, three
restaurants & two bars, recreation and beach activities centre, volleyball,
gym and fitness centre and 18-hole championship golf course.
Affectionately known as
‘The People’s resort’ due to its ownership by the Fiji National Provident Fund,
the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa open its doors in 2009 and
quickly established itself as one of Fiji’s best.
Natadola Bay is located
in the West of Fiji. It is a 45-minute drive or 12 minute
helicopter ride from the Nadi International Airport and offers 2
kilometers of white sandy beach with azure colored waters. The
InterContiental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa is situate on the Bay with
the ocean at its doorstep and a cluster of hills framing the Resort. The hills
are home to the wild horses of Nadroga (province in Fiji that the
Resort is located in) with very little wildlife around. Natadola Bay is the
home to 7 indigenous villages and a number of Indo-Fijian settlements
within the area. The population of Natadola is a little over 2000 people.
Nearby urban locations are Nadi CIty and Sigatoka Town.
Florence
Law
Digital
Marketing Executive
Florence joined the team in December 2013 as Sales
& Marketing Coordinator, supporting the resort’s marketing efforts both
within the organization and externally. She now has the role of Marketing &
E-commerce where she specializes in marketing strategies to improve the
resorts digital marketing efforts in addition to her current responsibilities.
Craig Wood
Director Dining & Entertainment
Craig is the Director
of Dining & Entertainment at the Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, where he is
responsible for overlooking and driving unique guest dining experience and both
front and back of house operations. His
recent achievements include revamping the bar offering at all dining outlets
and working with the chefs to revitalise each restaurant menu.
Before taking up the
role in Fiji, Craig also was a part of the AMEA F&B Brand Standards team
and was a key driver in enhancing guest dining experience at the
InterContinental Melbourne the Rialto.
He has experience working in both Australia and New Zealand; and has a
key understanding of contemporary dining trends which he applies in his current
role.
In his spare time, Craig
enjoys trying new dining experiences, watching live games of rugby and the
cricket, and meeting new people.
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