The Fiji International continues to receive exceptional support from Airports Fiji Limited with the announcement they will again partner with the tournament in 2017.
Airports Fiji Limited is a company committed to supporting golf tourism and more broadly sports tourism in Fiji, continuing their partnership with the Fiji International is a perfect fit for the organisation.
“With an annual throughput of 1.9 million passengers we are honoured to be one of the sponsors. This sponsorship helps us promote our Fijian Airports to the rest of the world in order to boost our tourism industry,” said Airports Fiji Ltd Executive Chairman Faiz Khan.
“With the global reach of Fiji International we are also able to showcase to the world how Airports Fiji Ltd in a small island nation provides world class facilities to our tourists and all Fijians.”
Fiji is renowned for its welcoming nature and friendly greetings of bula! Professional golfers from around the world will feel this as soon as they arrive in the tropical paradise with the completion of the terminal modernization project at the Nadi Airport now complete.
“The Fiji International is a world class tournament that will attract some of the best players from Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Asia and Airports Fiji Limited as an industry leading facility will create the perfect first impression and departing impression for these visitors to Fiji,” said Matt Porm, Director of Commercial for the Fiji International.
“We have been delighted to work with Airports Fiji Limited since the inaugural tournament in 2014, since then they have helped us create a memorable Fijian experience for more than 150 players, tournament officials, volunteers and visitors each year.”
Airports Fiji Limited joins the Fiji International family of sponsors and stakeholders including Tourism Fiji, Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course, Fiji Airways, the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Westpac Banking Corporation, Airports Fiji Limited, Victoria Wines, Coca-Cola Amatil Fiji, Paradise Beverages, Tappoo, Kriz Signs, Fiji Sun, Fiji TV, FBC TV and Radio, Explore Fiji Magazine and Pacific Island Living Magazine.
About the Fiji International
To be held from 17-20 August the Fiji International will be played at Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course which boats breathtaking views of the Coral Coast and is home to the Natadola Beach Land Estate.
Enticed by the tropical destination, the Fiji International has attracted some of the world’s best golfers since its inaugural staging in 2014 including Fijian hero and three time Major champion Vijay Singh, 2016 champion Brandt Snedeker, 2015 champion Matt Kuchar, Steven Bowditch, Boo Weekley, Nick Price, Robert Allenby, Heath Slocum, Liang Wenchong, and Anirban Lahiri.
In 2017, the Fiji International continues to have a global presence confirming its position as an integral tournament in the South Pacific region, with the tournament being tri-sanctioned by the European Tour, ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia and Asian Tour.
A Pacific paradise, the Fiji International also boasts some of the most unique hospitality options in world golf with the par-3 4th hole providing the perfect vantage point to watch the golf, whilst socialising on the beach.
More than just a golf tournament, the Fiji International aims to leave a lasting legacy for golf in the Pacific region, with the PGA of Australia supporting initiatives to introduce and grow the game in Fiji.
The Fiji International is proudly supported by the Fijian Government, Tourism Fiji and the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa as the official resort of the tournament through 2017.