New Executive Chef for Fiji Beach Resort & Spa (managed by Hilton)
Mr Avant, who joins Hilton Worldwide from Vomo Island Resort where he held the position of Executive Chef, will be responsible for the operations of the resort's dining outlets.
Mr Avant began his career working under one of New Zealand's finest and most awarded chefs, Phillip Kraal, at Le Bon Bolli in Christchurch, before moving to The George, Christchurch's boutique luxury hotel. While in this role, he won the Oceanic final of the Confrerie De La Chaine des Rotisseurs Young Commis Chefs and went on to be awarded second place in the prestigious world finals in Paris.
Mr Avant has held top positions in renowned hotel and restaurants, including Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong, Peppers Palm Bay in the Whitsundays, and Peppers Spices Peak Lodge near Brisbane.
Rosie Tours Fiji Announces Appointment of new Business Development Manager
Responsible for the growth of sales and the development of new markets for the company, Ms Erasito needs no introduction given her last posting at Tourism Fiji’s head office where she performed a key role as Marketing Services Manager.
Prior to this she was based in Tourism Fiji’s Los Angeles office with specific responsibility for marketing Fiji in USA, Canada and Latin Americas Ms Erasito will report to and work closely with Rosie Holidays General Manager, Eroni Puamau, where she will be dealing with overseas tour wholesalers, Conference & Incentive organisers and tour operators in Australia, New Zealand, North America, UK, Europe and the emerging markets of China, India, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
New appointment at Sofitel Fiji Resort
Mr Shameem, who will be taking responsibility for the corporate market, has many years experience in the tourism industry, most recently working for Rosie Tours.
Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji Appoints New Personnel Trio
Newly appointed Front Office Manager Michael Bali is Fijian born and bred and has worked his way through the hospitality industry starting at Shangri-La Fijian Resort as a Page Boy and gaining experience as a telephone/PABX operator, in reservations, front desk and guest services.
In 2000 he joined Outrigger Reef Fiji as part of the opening team as Guest Services Officer and worked his way through the ranks to Duty Manager. Michael also gained experience at Sheraton Resort Denarau in sales and revenue management and at Warwick Fiji Resort and Spa in front office prior to his appointment at Outrigger.
Having worked for Outrigger Reef Fiji during its first five years of operation, William Work returns to Outrigger on the Lagoon as Resort Duty Manager. With over 14 years of industry experience William has also worked in various roles including Guest Services Officer, Reservations Manager, Duty Manager and Assistant Front Office Manager at Shangri-La Fijian Resort and Warwick Fiji. He has also gained experience as a Training Officer for Front Office and Reservations with the Training Productivity Authority of Fiji - Hospitality and Tourism school and at Vodafone where he held a position for two years.
New Sales Manager, Jennifer Yip brings over seven years of industry experience and excellent credentials to her role. Beginning her tourism career in 2004 as a Passenger Traffic Agent for Korean Air, Jennifer moved to the Warwick Fiji Resort & Spa as Sales Manager then to the position of Distribution Manager. Holding a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Tourism and Management coupled with a keen enthusiasm for the tourism industry, Jennifer received industry recognition when she was awarded the Young Achiever of the Year at the AON Tourism Awards in 2009.
Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji General Manager, Peter Hopgood, said he was delighted to welcome the new, young talent to the Outrigger team.
"It’s great to have fresh new faces around the resort filling important roles which have opened due to the continued success of the property. Outrigger prides itself on its valued staff and is looking forward to the positive impact this new trio will have," he said.
New Director of Finance Appointed for Sheraton Hotels in Fiji.
A Natabua High School old boy and a graduate of the University of the South Pacific, Andre began his journey with Starwood as Assistant Financial Controller for Sheraton Resorts, Fiji in 2003 before taking similar positions at the W Retreat & Spa, Maldives. Prior to this held the position of Financial Controller at Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia.
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Shangri-La Fijian Appoints New Director of Sales & Marketing
Announcing the new appointment, Resort General Manager, Michael Monks, said he was delighted to welcome Mr Albana to Fiji to head the team at Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa. Mr Albana replaces Ms Agnes Pacific who has transferred to Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa.
“Mr Albana brings a wealth of experience to the position here in Fiji and he comes from within our Shangri-La family,” Monks said.
WRD Appoints New Business Development Manager to represent Fiji Resorts
SONAISALI FIJI APPOINTS NEW RESORT MANAGER
NEW DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING FOR SOFITEL FIJI
TOURISM FIJI APPOINTS SENIOR MARKETING OFFICER
Ms Cawanibuka first joined the national tourist office in 2002 as a graduate trainee officer before being promoted to the role of marketing officer. In 2008 she was transferred to Tourism Fiji's Los Angeles office as Regional Marketing Officer.
Ms Cawanibuka will now be based at the national tourism head office in Namaka, Nadi.
