Media & Awards

Treasure Island Resort and Vuda Marina have made a commitment to reduce and eliminate consumption of single use plastics. This includes plastic straws, plastic bags, and take away containers and so on.

Treasure Island Resort general manager Craig Powell made the remarks during the World Ocean Day 2018 celebration on the resort on Friday. He said: “We are searching for viable alternatives to these products in a bid to reduce our plastic footprint. “We need to make changes to our daily lives, make small decisions every day that can help to reduce the impacts on our ocean. “Say no to the straw in your drink, say no to plastic bags in the supermarket, dispose of trash properly, fish sustainably, tread lightly and protect our precious natural resources for future generations.” He added that there is a must to act now and to protect all aspects of our marine and coastal environments. Read more...

Treasure Island Resort is a re­nowned tourist destination and known throughout the world for its protection of endan­gered species. This also includes the crested igua­na and some of Fiji’s rare bird spe­cies. Five Hawksbill Turtles were yesterday given the chance to explore the vast Pacific Ocean after being re­leased at Treasure Island.

Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development, National Disaster Management and Mete­orological Services and High-Level Champion for Global Climate Action, Inia Seruiratu was part of the group of five who set the turtles off into the ocean as part of World Turtle Day. Also part of yesterday’s programme were Kula Bird Park, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), National Trust of Fiji, Tony Ackland of Captain Cook Cruises, Robin Yarrow, former Permanent Secretary for Agriculture and now a representative of Nature Fiji, a group of students from universities in Canada and resort guests. Read more...

Out of the seven species of turtles in the world, four species are common in Fiji's water, making its conservation efforts pivotal.  According to the World Wildlife Fund Pacific, the four species of turtles found in Fiji are also on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. The four species, according to WWF Pacific, are the hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricate), the Pacific leatherback (Dermochelys Coriacea) turtles which are now critically endangered with the loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and green (Chelonia mydas) turtles listed as endangered. A major threat for turtles in Fiji not only includes illegal, unsustainable harvesting, accidental capture, but also turtles, like humans, are not immune to the impacts of climate change. Read more...

World renowned Treasure Island Resort has begun upgrading and refurbishing its facilities. The cost incurred was close to $12 million. The resort’s new general manager Craig Powell confirmed that the works have already begun and was excited with its new look when finished. “The owners intend to invest between $11 to $12 million spread out over a period of three years,” Mr Powell said. “This is to enhance and elevate the guest and employee experience through product, equipment and facility improvements.” Mr Powell said this would reinforce the reputation of the resort for being one of the best that Fiji has to offer. He added this was being done with a strong focus on sustainability, conservation and protection of marine and local wildlife while delivering unique and memorable moments from friendly Fijian staff which the guests could treasure forever. Read more...

Each year, TripAdvisor gives Certificate of Excellence awards to hotels and resorts that show continued excellence in hospitality. The award is given to properties not only with the best reviews, but with the best owners, too!   

Treasure won the Expedia Award for the Most Engaged Partner; given to the property with the highest levels of communication with their guests. This award reflects our commitment to engaging with our guests both prior to their arrival on Treasure, and once they are with us; making sure we respond to all queries and questions as quickly as possible to make their stay fantastic!

Treasure Island is now the first Fijian island to have an official Google Street View Tour installed directly on to Google Maps. Group general manager Robert Wade said with the age of technology they felt it was important to offer as many options as they could for the consumer to get a feel of the island paradise. Having the virtual tour on Google maps means more exposure for the resort as well as giving the consumers more in terms of what they can expect when they arrive on the island. When users search for Treasure Island Fiji on Google, they will see an option on the Treasure Google Business listing to “See Inside/Street View”. Read more...

Treasure Island Resort in the Mamanuca’s hosted a Career’s Expo for youth in Vuda, Lautoka to learn about career opportunities in Hospitality. General Manager, Robert Wade says the ever-growing industry immense employment potential for young Fijians. Wade say the most common jobs in tourism have to do with service delivery – a Waiter, housekeeper or a chef – but there is more to it. “Hospitality covers such a wide variety of occupations from those ones that I’ve mentioned to electricians, to plumbers, to chefs, to kitchen hand, to potters, to reception, to marketing, to finance, human resources, medical the whole lot of occupations which most people don’t realise are available.” Read more

Treasure Island Resort continues to support four villages from the Vuda District during cyclone recovery. While the village was relying on generators because of powerline damage, the resort gave 200 litres of fuel to help the supply of power at Viseisei Village. Another initiative launched last week is a mosquito control program. Treasure Island Resort general manager Robert Wade said this was a proactive approach to deal with the threat of increasing cases of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya after Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston. In conjunction with the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization, Mr Wade said the resort had committed to a month-long systematic spraying to target mosquito populations in four villages of the Vuda District: Viseisei, Lauwaki, Lomolomo and Nabare. Read more...

Our friends at TheCultureTrip.com have voted Treasure Island Resort as one of The Best Family Friendly Hotels in Fiji. Here is what they wrote about us.

If an island getaway is more your family’s style, head out to the Mamanucas to Treasure Island Resort, a tranquil setting surrounded by turquoise waters. The Little Treasures Kids Club provides a range of activities to occupy youngsters, although they only look after children between the ages of four to 11... Read More

Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites, The Gold Circle Award is given to properties around the world that embody the best qualities of the online booking experience. Now in its seventh year, the Gold Circle Awards are presented to properties based on several criteria, which include aggregate customer reviews, competitive pricing, utilization of Agoda.com’s custom-built Yield Control System and a deep understanding of the complexities of the online booking industry. Awards such as this reflect our passion to work with industry partners to create a seamless holiday experience for our guests.

The annual TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice Awards are based on hundreds of valuable reviews and opinions from travelers around the globe covering more than thousands of hotels. The awards identify the most outstanding properties worldwide in a number of the categories ranging from of Top Hotels, Luxury, and Bargain, to Service, Small Hotels, and B&Bs and Inns.

Take a family holiday to Treasure Island Fiji.  Located in a natural marine park in the Mamanuca Islands, Treasure Island is the closest island resort to Nadi International Airport making it quick and easy to access via boat from the Denarau Marina.  The Resort is an icon to Fiji established in 1972. Treasure covers the entire island and all accommodation is within 30 metres of the white sandy beach, 66 bures, fully air-conditioned and thoroughly modern with them being refurbished regularly. Read more...

Famed Wallabies and Brumbies winger Henry Speight has been named the ambassador of award winning Treasure Island Resort in the Mamanucas. Speaking to The Fiji Times news team, Speight said this was part of an agreement with resort general manager Robert Wade. "It's more towards goodwill and an ambassador role of sorts," he said. "I will be promoting Treasure Island whenever I can on social media and the like but I just feel very humbled and honoured to be approached by them to be in this role. "Treasure Island is directly connected to Viseisei Village, which is very close to my heart and most of the staff here are from the village and part of the income generated here goes to the villagers and helps to pay for kindergarten teacher and help the primary school as well." Read more...

Twenty management staff of award winning Treasure Island Resort has recently completed a 'Leaders Development' course to build on current skills and to excel in their current roles. This course has allowed our team leaders to understand the ability they have within themselves to achieve what they may have thought impossible previously. What's learned can now be passed on to their staff and together build a team full of confidence, self-assurance and optimism. The course, which is held by Kelera Kotobalavu, puts forward a belief system that allows you to start where you are and attract everything you want in life by using what you already have your mind to tap into the power you already have, to achieve your dreams; success is accessible to anyone who truly desires it! Read more...