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A LOCAL resort scooped three awards at the 16th annual world travel awards in London over the weekend.

The Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa won the "Australasia's Leading Golf Resort", "Fiji's Leading Golf Resort" and "Fiji's Leading Spa Resort" against an impressive list of competitors.

"It is an honour to see The Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa recognised as 'Australasia's Leading Golf Resort" and as Fiji's leading Golf and Spa Resort at these top industry awards," resort managing director Shane Cunning said.

"These three prestigious accolades are a testament to the commitment and dedication of the resort team in positioning the Westin as the leading leisure resort in Fiji."

The resort had been previously recognised as "Fiji's Leading Golf Resort" in 2007 and 2008 respectively and also won "Fiji's Leading Spa Resort" in 2008.

This is the first time the resort has been recognised as "Australasia's Leading Golf Resort". Situated on picturesque Denarau Island, 20 minutes from Nadi International Airport, the resort is stylishly designed to reflect Fiji's rich cultural heritage and local style.

It is further complemented with the finest resort facilities including the award winning Heavenly Spa by Westin, and the added benefits of being part of Fiji's only five star integrated resort facilities at the adjacent Sheraton Denarau Villas and Sheraton Fiji Resort, including six swimming pools, 17 restaurants and bars, tennis courts, 18-hole resort golf course, lawn bowls and an array of exciting water sports.