Want to know which Fiji dive resort is winning all the awards? Matava Resort on Kadavu has for the 2nd year running won the PADI Asia Pacific Member Awards 2009 in the category Project AWARE Marine Environmental Award 2009. The nominees included more than 1,000 PADI dive centres.

PADI Director for Fiji said,”Having visited the resort I know firsthand the mighty efforts everyone there have gone to, to ensure the resort is very much the ‘Eco Adventure’ resort that has guests coming back time and again.”

Matava Director, Richard Akhtar said, “Our continuing resort upgrades in 2009, and the addition of further high-tech solar power plant solutions for the Main Bure and each individual bure, we believe we are the leader in eco-sustainable resorts in the country.”

“Our Marine Environmental awards recognise dive operators making a positive impact on local communities and the environment, as well as providing great dive holidays! The number of outstanding environmental programs taking place is inspiring,” said Joanna McNamara, Project AWARE Coordinator.

Joanne Marston, Manager of Project AWARE, said “Project AWARE Foundation is delighted that Matava’s positive continuing environmental actions have been recognized by PADI Asia Pacific. As a Project AWARE Go ECO Operator Matava show a dedication and commitment to conservation that goes above and beyond. Congratulations again Matava!”

Are you keen to plan your holiday at this award-winning Fiji dive resort? Situated behind The Great Astrolabe Reef, you are guaranteed superb diving at Matava Resort. Contact Dive The World right away on +66 (0)94 582 7973 / (0)83 505 7794 or you could send us an email.