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FRESH, LOCALLY GROWN SEASONAL PRODUCE KEY FOR NEW MUSKET COVE MENU
Fiji’s Musket Cove – an all-time favourite with Kiwi holidaymakers – has just
appointed a new Executive Chef who is focusing on fresh, locally grown, seasonal
produce for the resort’s restaurants menu.
Gareth Pugsley has worked with Australian chefs such as Matt Moran of Aria fame,
Justin North of Bécasse and most recently has been honing his skills in some
acclaimed Middle East restaurants.
Musket Cove’s cuisine has always been a standout in Fiji and with Gareth on board
it will lift the offering to the next level. Gareth is excited about incorporating local
produce and Fijian cooking techniques into his menu, and is keen to share his
knowledge and experience with local talent.
Gareth isn’t the only new addition to Musket Cove, as the upgrading and enhancing
of the resort continues. Following on from the huge successes of the island’s new
Trader complex and Beach Bures refurbishment, Musket Cove has just refurbished
its two-bedroom Villas, all of which are on a private island with their own centrally
located swimming pool and BBQ area for the exclusive use of Villa guests. The
private island is linked by a bridge to the main part of Musket Cove and is a leisurely
five-minute stroll to the main resort facilities and marina.
Located on the iconic island of Malolo Lailai in the Mamanuca Group, 50-room
Musket Cove Island Resort and Marina is a 50-minute fast-catamaran journey from
Port Denarau. It is a truly Fijian barefoot island experience.

PULLMAN AUCKLAND AIRPORT TO OPEN IN 2019
A 5-star Pullman hotel to be built adjacent to Auckland
Airport’s international terminal is scheduled to open
in late 2019. The new 250-room Pullman Auckland
Airport will be located next to Accor Hotels’ Novotel
hotel, and close to Accor Hotels’ Ibis Budget hotel,
providing travellers to Auckland with a complete range
of high-quality accommodation choices from Premium
to Economy.
The launch of this 5-star accommodation will
complement a major upgrading programme at the
airport, which will see the international terminal
expanded to add a domestic wing to provide a totally
streamlined service for travellers.
The development of the Pullman hotel comes at a time
of unprecedented demand for hotel accommodation
in Auckland, with the city being New Zealand’s major
gateway for international arrivals. The Pullman will
build on Accor Hotels’ position as New Zealand’s
leading hotel group, with its current network of 33
hotels set to grow substantially over the next three
years, including the opening of a new Sofitel So in
Auckland and a Novotel at Christchurch Airport.

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