How Louis Gerard changed the face of Fiji’s tourism Industry?

People who have hearts to bring global changes for good are rare. How many names do you remember from millions in the world? Of course, you don’t! Never mind, let us tell you about a person with self-determination, entrepreneur by nature and deep thinking about humanity who is rare breed in the world. Same is true when one discuss the Fiji’s tourism industry-the only industry offering livelihood in large scale to Fijians. Louis Gerard Saliot has had many developments that he initiated behind him but most significant one is the development of 350-hectare integrated resort which came to be known as Natadola Marine Resort in Fiji Islands.

 He has been the international businessman and continued to associate into it for long 35 years; he is the authority now in the areas of international trade, property development, business development etc. At first, he worked with Unilever for continuous 15 years which is based in Africa and Europe. Right after that Gerard Saliot joined the property development company based in France which is known as “Fonciere des Champs Elysee".

He then again moved to Asia and founded Euro Asia Management Group along with two partners having established offices in Jakarta, Singapore and Hong Kong. This management Group solely handles development of tourism and hospitality projects in Asia. Also, it provides consultation service to developers, investors, government ministries and other national and international agencies. He was also involved as project director of the National Tourism Development Master Plan.

Today Fiji enjoys elite status offered due to the fast development of tourism. The Natadola resorts after coming to existence has changed the whole tourism scenario. All credit must be given to Gerard Saliot-the pillar of resort development! You can enjoy the view of the resort beautifully nestled among 35 acres of tropical gardens. Therefore, as long as tourism exists, people will remember him!

How Gerard Saliot helped the Fiji travel industry?

Numerous people in the world are working for the betterment of the tourism sector, and Louis Gerard Saliot is one of them. He is famous for turning barren lands into world famous tourist spots. With a career spanning 35 years, he is one of the most experienced people in the travel and tourism sector. 

He is the CEO and founder of Euro-Asia Management group. Euro-Asia Management group deals in properties, business development and made some remarkable tourist hubs in the Asia-Pacific region. Among his work, Fiji is an important place where he has worked for the development of tourism hubs.

Saliot’s work in Fiji

The work he has done to uplift the Fijian travel industry is remarkable. Saliot built beautiful resorts on pristine beaches and environmental friendly tourist destinations. Tourism is the main part of Fijian economy, and Louis Gerard Saliot understood the need for a better infrastructure in the tourism sector. He built numerous hotels, motels, resorts, golf courses, etc. to elevate the infrastructure of the country. Natadola marine Bay project is one of such examples. The golf course situated in Natadola Bay organises international golf tournaments, and it is one of the top golf courses in the Pacific region.

The Fiji government honoured Gerard Saliot with an award for all his contributions towards the development of the travel industry. The employment generated by the projects completed by Saliot gave ample opportunities to the local Fijians. Gerard Saliot is popular among the native Fijians. 

People around the world love Fiji for its beautiful coral reefs, beaches, mountains, and rainforests but the lack of proper infrastructure was always the downside for the country. Today, the country is one of the most developed nations in The South Pacific area. To know more about Gerard Saliot and his projects across Fiji and other countries, please contact us.

Who made the beautiful Natadola Golf course in Fiji?

Despite being a beautiful island nation, tourist inflow in Fiji was low in the past due to insufficient infrastructure. Understanding the geographical challenges in building a better infrastructure was a tough task for any architect. Louis Gerard Saliot and his company, Euro-Asia Management group, took the challenge of turning Fiji into a destination with world-class infrastructure. One example of best in class tourist destination made by him is Natadola Marine Bay tourist hub. Turning barren islands into a beautiful tourist destination are his speciality. After building proper infrastructure in numerous countries, Saliot sets his eyes on the beautiful land of Fiji.

Natadola Bay Golf course

Today, Natadola Bay is a tourist hotspot in Fiji. Natadola Bay Golf course organises international golf tournaments in the island nation. The golf course is blended with world class golf architecture from dramatic landscapes to serene beachfront. 15 out of 18 holes on the golf course have a scenery of coral reefs and the Pacific Ocean. The paspalum grass provides championship level conditions on the golf course all year around. The golf course is styled in traditional South Pacific architecture and gives breathtaking views of the major beautiful landscapes and colourful coral reefs. Keeping concentration on the game while playing is a big challenge on Natadola Golf course. The golf course organises international PGA tours and other big championships.

The inauguration of PGA Tours brought tourists from far-flung places. The project by Gerard Saliot is a big boost for Fiji tourism industry. Apart from the golf course, there are beautiful beachfront resorts and villas in Natadola Bay to give a mesmerising experience to tourists. Louis Gerard Saliot got awarded by the Fiji government for his efforts and contribution towards the development of a world-class tourist destination. The Natadola marine project provides job to young Fijians and boosts the economy of the island nation. Contact us if you want to know more about Gerard Saliot and his beautiful projects around the world.