Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort has been proudly awarded Wedding Operator of the Year at the prestigious 2025 Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards (FETA), cementing its position as one of the South Pacific’s most sought-after wedding destinations.
Set against the glistening shores of Denarau Island, Sheraton Fiji has long been a place where love stories gather, unfold, and begin anew. In 2025 alone, the resort delivered over 120 weddings, welcoming couples from Australia, New Zealand, North America and beyond, contributing significantly to Fiji’s thriving romance tourism sector, one of the country’s highest-yield visitor segments.
From barefoot beachfront ceremonies and elegant ballroom receptions to intimate cultural blessings beneath swaying palms, each wedding is crafted with intention, warmth and refined detail, all hallmarks of the Sheraton weddings experience.
“This award is a powerful affirmation of the trust couples place in us to host one of the most significant days of their lives,” said Javed Shameem, Market Director of Sales & Distribution – Fiji & Samoa. “At Sheraton Fiji, we don’t simply coordinate weddings, we curate lifelong memories. By combining world-class operational standards of our brand with the sincerity and warmth of Fijian hospitality, we create experiences that resonate far beyond the ceremony itself. I am immensely proud of our team’s relentless pursuit of excellence and the genuine passion they bring to every wedding celebration.”
The resort’s dedicated wedding specialists work hand-in-hand with couples from the initial enquiry through to the final dance, offering curated packages, bespoke styling, multi-day celebration options and seamless coordination across accommodation, spa rituals, rehearsal dinners and farewell brunches.
For Kaliova Nadumu, Sales Executive – Weddings, the recognition is deeply personal.
“Every wedding we host carries a story,” Nadumu shared. “From the first call to the moment the bride walks down the aisle, we become part of their journey. Seeing families travel across oceans to gather here in Fiji, to celebrate love surrounded by panoramic waters and sunset skies is something truly special. This award belongs to every couple who trusted us with their forever.”
Sheraton Fiji’s wedding offering is strengthened by its expansive event spaces, newly renovated public areas, 300 guestrooms and suites, championship 18-hole golf course backdrops, and direct access to sister properties within the Marriott International Fiji portfolio, allowing for multi-venue celebrations across Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort, Sheraton Denarau Villas, Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji and Fiji and Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay.
The celebrations extended beyond Denarau at the Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards, with Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji earning Bronze in the Food Tourism Category, recognizing its elevated culinary storytelling and destination dining experiences in the Mamanuca Islands. At the center of the resort’s dining offering are Waitui House Restaurant, where guests enjoy relaxed all-day international dining framed by sweeping ocean views and fresh local ingredients, and Curcuma, the only dedicated standalone Indian-fusion restaurant in the Mamanuca Islands. Curcuma delivers bold, aromatic flavours and crafted cocktails in an intimate setting where sunset skies and ocean breezes elevate every dining experience. Together, these signature venues showcase Tokoriki’s ability to blend destination flavours, cultural diversity and the natural beauty of Fiji’s island landscapes.
Additionally, the Marriott International Hotels in Fiji – Cluster Marketing Team was awarded Silver for Destination Marketing, highlighting the collective strength, strategy and storytelling that continues to position Fiji as a premier global travel and romance destination.
Together, these achievements reflect the power of collaboration, creativity and authentic Fijian hospitality across the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio in Fiji.
