WAKAYA ISLAND, FIJI––April 6, 2023––As one of Fiji’s most stunning examples of a luxurious retreat in the Southern Hemisphere, Wakaya Club & Spa is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Monika Pal as the resort’s new General Manager as of April 2023.
Born in Suva and raised in Nadi, Fiji—a country known as home to the world’s friendliest people—a career in hospitality was a natural fit for Monika who kicked off her venerable 23-year career working at a collection of Fiji’s top resorts such as Sonaisali Island Resort, Tanuovo Bay Resort, and Mango Bay Resort in the reservations, sales & marketing, before joining the Wakaya team in 2016 as a Resort Manager.
As the resort’s first female General Manager, Monika is excited to bring a new perspective to managing the day-to-day operations of Wakaya, while shepherding in a collaborative environment for her staff comprised of over 95% native Fijians who share the common goal of consistency & excellence. Her main focus in this new role is to create memorable world-class experiences for guests around the world, ensuring excellent customer service with a genuine Fijian touch.
Dedicated to ensuring the prosperity of her native country, she is dedicated to shepherding authentic cultural experiences on property, while implementing new programs that seek to protect & preserve the ocean’s natural resources through a robust sustainability program; including the property’s Giant Clam Farm located in the Marina Reserve, to a forthcoming coral plant restoration project slated for late 2023.
As one of the best private island respites in the world, Wakaya offers a remote, crowd-free retreat in the South Pacific with accommodations for up to 28 guests at any time in an all-inclusive atmosphere where everything from the organic delicacies at dinner, fine selection of wine and liquor, to water sports is included as part of the experience.
