Nadi International Airport has once again received independent recognition this time from Traveller Guide that critiques best and worst tourism or travel related experiences. In a global assessment of airports Nadi received the “Best Recent Renovation” recognition. The Traveller critique said the following:-
“BEST RECENT RENOVATION
NADI, FIJI
Nadi used to be the worst. It was cramped, with barely any seating, it had a couple of very average takeaway food joints, a few dinky souvenir stands and a barely functioning aircon system. This year, however, the airport unveiled its $FJ129 million refurbishment, a new international facility with higher ceilings, more lounges, improved food options, an additional baggage carousel, and new airconditioning.”
Executive Chairman of Fiji Airports Faiz Khan said “It is always welcoming to receive such independent critiquing recognition. This particular recognition of best renovation in the world is a reminder of what the airport was in the past.”
“Human nature is to forget the state of the cramped, claustrophobic, tired, sticky and poor choice of food, shopping and entertainment experience we had prior to the renovation. As the critique says ‘Nadi used to be the worst’.”
“But more is to be done and is being done under our master planning. Expect further significant changes at Nadi over the next 5 years.”