By Inoke Rabonu
Denarau Island’s one stop shop, Port Denarau Marina has once again proved its worth in the industry when it was awarded with the Specialized Tourism Services and Support to the Industry Award at the 2018 ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa in Denarau, Nadi last Saturday.

Port Denarau Marina General Manager Cynthia Rasch said the Marina had continuously performed over and beyond and had continuously performed over and beyond and had uninterruptedly achieved the benchmarks it had set for itself.
“We have achieved our expectations our visions and all that we have wanted to achieve as an organisation in 2018.” Ms Rasch said.
“We have achieved our plans towards the community, towards the business and to be recognised for this, we could say has been the icing on the cake.
“We are overwhelmed, excited and very humble to be awarded with this prestigious award.”
She said they were proud to stand among distinguished finalists and it was an honour to be chosen as the winner.
She said they were proud to stand among distinguished finalists and it was an honour to be chosen as the winner.
“We are proud to be considered as winners of the award, we are very thankful to ANZ Excellence in Tourism Award in recognising industries and hardworking organisations and bringing forth excellence in what they do for the tourism industry,” she said.
“The last award we had won was in 2015 and to coming back year in and year out for the past three years, putting in our submissions religiously every year and once again coming through three years later it definitely is an accomplishment for us.
“The achievement couldn’t have been possible without our team and the contributions that the team makes.
“If it wasn’t for our people and all that they bring forth to the organisation and the standards that we put together, our success story wouldn’t be possible.
“This award is dedicated to our hardworking team.”
[Fiji Sun Newspaper 22/02/19]