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3 December 2025The Rosie Travel Group—parent company of Rosie Holidays, Malolo Island Resort, Likuliku Lagoon Resort, Mociu Private Island, Ahura Resorts Conservation Foundation, and Rosie Outsourcing—has been recognised with two prestigious honours at the Prime Minister’s International Business Awards 2025, held on the 29 November, 2025.
The Group proudly received:
🏆 Prime Minister’s Excellence in Service Award
🏆 Prime Minister’s International Business – Supreme Award
The Supreme Award is particularly significant, as it represents the highest honour the Prime Minister of Fiji can bestow upon a Fijian business. Unlike other award categories, companies do not apply for the Supreme Award—the winner is hand-selected from all entrants, acknowledging an organisation that has consistently demonstrated:
- Strong commercial success
- International growth
- Innovation and leadership
- Job creation and economic contribution
- Long-term sustainability commitments
- Positive and meaningful community impact

Pictured are: Managing Director Mr Tony Whitton, Mrs Brigid Whitton and General Manager Rosie Holidays, Mr Eroni Puamau receiving the Excellence in Service Award
In presenting the award, they described The Rosie Travel Group as:
“Sizeable enough to matter, strong enough to lead, innovative enough to inspire, and responsible enough to set an example for all Fijian businesses. You have operated at the highest level across performance, governance, innovation, and impact.”
The Rosie Travel Group credits this achievement to the dedication, passion, and professionalism of its people.
Managing Director, Mr Tony Whitton said, “We extend our heartfelt thanks to our more than 650 associates who work tirelessly every day to deliver exceptional service to our international visitors,” the company stated. “We are equally grateful to our global tour operator partners who entrust their customers to our care and continue to support our mission.”
These awards reinforce the Group’s commitment to advancing Fiji’s tourism and hospitality sector.
“This recognition inspires us to push even further—to continue building a world-class tourism company known for value, innovation, sustainability, and authentic Fijian experiences that showcase the very best of our islands.”





