1st October 2024 (Natadola, Fiji): This September, FNPF-owned IHG Hotels in Fiji proudly joined IHG’s global Giving for Good initiative, celebrating a month of positive action, community engagement, and charitable giving. InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Grand Pacific Hotel Suva, and Holiday Inn Suva came together to support Fiji’s most vulnerable citizens through meal donations, blood drives, and other community-focused efforts.
Throughout the month, the hotel teams partnered with Sacred Heart Kitchen in Suva and St. Vincent De Paul Nadi, Nawaka Women’s Methodist Nadi, Brethren Youths, Nadi and Word Ministry & Youths, Nadi to prepare and deliver over 1,600 freshly cooked meals to the homeless in Suva and Nadi. These efforts nourished and supported vulnerable communities, addressing food insecurity and making a meaningful difference for those most in need.
As part of the month-long efforts, all three hotels also ran ‘Cup of Kindness’ coffee sale donations every Friday in September. The combined sales across the portfolio raised FJ$11,000, with proceeds donated to several local charitable organisations, including Loloma Home & Care Centre, the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, Golden Age Home in Lautoka, and Sigatoka Special School.
In addition to this, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Grand Pacific Hotel Suva and Holiday Inn Suva hosted blood drives in partnership with the Ministry of Health & Medical Services (MOHMS), helping to meet the critical demand for blood donations in Fiji.
Further strengthening the commitment to community well-being, Grand Pacific Hotel partnered with Cure Kids Fiji to mark World Heart Day on Sunday 29th September 2024. As part of the initiative, the iconic Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva was illuminated in red from Friday 27th September to Sunday 29th September, symbolising the hotel’s ongoing support for the cause and raising awareness about heart health across Fiji.
“Our Giving for Good Month initiatives demonstrate our ongoing commitment to creating a positive impact on our local communities in Fiji and the environment,” commented Lachlan Walker, Portfolio General Manager – IHG Hotels & Resorts, FNPF Owned Hotels. “We believe that through IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow goals and the support of our owners Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF), we can harness the power of tourism to foster a brighter, more sustainable future for Fiji and its people.”
Giving for Good Month, part of IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow program, engages thousands of colleagues across the globe in acts of kindness and service.
Learn more about Giving for Good at IHG https://givingforgood.ihg.com/
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About Grand Pacific Hotel.
Experience the ultimate in luxury at the Grand Pacific Hotel, a 5-star heritage property located on Suva Waterfront. With 113 beautiful rooms & suites, newly-built meeting and event spaces, elevated restaurant & bars, and warm Fijian hospitality, it’s the perfect destination for discerning travellers. Immerse yourself in the history and charm of Fiji and its heritage while enjoying panoramic views and modern amenities. Discover the magic of the Grand Pacific Hotel.
The Grand Pacific Hotel has been an icon of the South Pacific for over a century. The Hotel reopened in May 2014 on the hundredth anniversary of its original opening and has already regained its place as the “grand old lady” of the Pacific – a wonderful blend of fascinating colonial architecture and history combined with magnificent Fijian hospitality and friendliness. Grand Pacific Hotel is owned by the Fiji National Provident Fund. FNPF-owned IHG Fiji Hotels portfolio include InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Grand Pacific Hotel and Holiday Inn Suva.
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