Cover story For gala occasions, Curcuma restaurant is the only dedicated Asian-Indian venue in the Mamanuca Islands, which delivers layered flavours and spiced cocktails in a setting designed for celebration. “What stays with delegates is the warmth of our associates and the cultural richness of island life,” says Wilbur Tauro, hotel manager, Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island. Beyond the resort, incentive groups can cross the lagoon to nearby villages, where tours offer a chance to connect with everyday Fijian life. These cultural exchanges add depth and authenticity, ensuring programs resonate long after delegates return home.
Driving value through loyalty
Perfect beachside events at Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort.
Purpose-driven incentives
At Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay, incentive travel is redefined through strong focus on purpose-driven experiences that balance indulgence with impact. Overwater bures stretch across a turquoise lagoon, creating a setting that is memorable and restorative. Incentive programs go beyond relaxation, with delegates surfing world-class breaks, snorkelling in vibrant reefs, unwinding with spa rituals such as the Warm Seashell Massage, and taking part in CSR initiatives that leave a lasting footprint in Fiji’s marine ecosystem. Groups plant mangroves, construct fish houses and support coral regeneration – activities that deliver emotional return on investment while strengthening the lagoon. A visit to the local community can also be arranged. “When groups plant mangroves or build fish houses, they leave a legacy in our lagoon,” says Silvano Dressino, general manager at Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay. “That sense of giving back resonates deeply with delegates.” Dining reinforces the sustainability narrative. Fish Bar – Fiji’s first fully solar-powered restaurant – serves ocean-to-table flavours at sunset, while Lagoon House offers relaxed hospitality throughout the day. For gala evenings, elevated venues transform into celebration spaces with panoramic lagoon views.
For professional conference organisers and corporate planners, value matters. Marriott Bonvoy Events ensures every event booked at Marriott Bonvoy Fiji Resorts earns points that can be redeemed for future stays, upgrades or experiences. It’s a tangible return on investment that rewards planners while enhancing delegate journeys. For a limited time, Marriott Bonvoy Fiji Resorts is offering an incentive structure aimed at driving conversion across group and catering segments, while rewarding higher-value bookings. For events contracted between 1 April and 30 June 2026, and delivered by 31 December 2026, planners can access a tiered set of benefits for programs including triple Marriott Bonvoy Points across group and catering, group-only or catering-only bookings, increasing long-term value for organisers; 10 per cent off the master bill for group-only bookings, supporting cost efficiencies on accommodation-led programs; and 10 per cent off room rates, plus 5 per cent off catering, for combined group and catering bookings, encouraging more integrated event design and higher on-property spend. n
Exclusive incentive buyouts
Accessible by boat or helicopter, Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island is the ultimate incentive buyout – a private island paradise where exclusivity meets authenticity. Groups can take over the resort, creating a self-contained program with no distractions and complete immersion. Delegates spend their days exploring coral gardens or venturing out on jet-ski safaris, while evenings transform into long-table dinners at Waitui Deck at Waitui House Restaurant, which is set beachside with seafood share platters and the sound of the ocean as backdrop.
Denarau Island Convention Centre at Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort.
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