Fiji Airways & Grapevine, Texas Announce Winners of Exclusive NZ Travel Agent FAM

Fiji Airways and Grapevine, Texas, are delighted to announce the ten winning New Zealand travel agents who will take part in an unforgettable FAM experience between 9 - 16 September 2025.

This exclusive FAM was created to celebrate both GrapeFest 2025 and Fiji Airways’ direct service from Nadi (NAN) to Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), offering seamless connections between the South Pacific and the heart of Texas.

Once in Grapevine, Texas, the selected agents will attend GrapeFest, Grapevine’s signature annual wine festival and the largest of its kind in the Southwest. Each year, the festival brings together live entertainment, culinary experiences and wine tastings from across Texas and around the world. This year’s theme, “Grape Gatsby,” promises a dazzling celebration filled with 1920s flair, showcasing Grapevine’s unique blend of heritage and hospitality.

On their return journey, the group will stop in Fiji for one night at the Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa.

The 10 winning agents are:

Raya Bryce – Flight Centre Blenheim, Blenheim

Caitlin Thomson – HOT The Square, Palmerston North

Princess Roldan – HOT High Street Lanes, Christchurch

Hayley Thompson – YOU Travel Manly, Auckland

Pauline Gooding – HOT Te Awamutu, Te Awamutu

Lucy Smith – Flight Centre Lambton Quay, Wellington

Sophie Shaw – New Zealand Travel Brokers, Palmerston NorthJ

odie McSkimming – Fuzion Travel, Dunedin

Jassu Singh – Flight Centre Riccarton, Riccarton

Sunny Anand – Travel 2000, Auckland 

“We are thrilled to showcase both Grapevine’s vibrant experiences and the convenience of Fiji Airways’  NAN to DFW service,” said Corey Marshall of Canuckiwi. “These agents will return home with a greater understanding of how to craft seamless, memorable itineraries that combine Texan hospitality with Fijian warmth.”

Operating three times a week, the new Fiji Airways route provides the only direct connection between Dallas Fort Worth and Fiji, opening countless opportunities for travellers from New Zealand to explore the U.S. South and beyond.

From Grapevine’s Historic Main Street and renowned Urban Wine Trail to Fiji Airways’ award-winning service, this famil promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 

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ABOUT FIJI AIRWAYS

Fiji Airways is Fiji’s national airline, offering award-winning service, direct routes, and seamless connections. For more information, visit www.fijiairways.com.

ABOUT GRAPEVINE, TEXAS

Grapevine, Texas, is a charming destination located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, offering a blend of history and modern amenities. Known for its vibrant hospitality, Grapevine is home to a range of world-class hotels. From luxe resorts, including Gaylord Texan, to the boutique Hotel Vin and family-friendly Great Wolf Lodge, visitors will find accommodations that suit their needs and preferences. Grapevine is home to the Urban Wine Trail, Historic Main Street, Historic Nash Farm, Grapevine Vintage Railroad and hosts many annual festivals and events including GrapeFest® - A Texas Wine Experience, Main Street Fest – A Timeless Texas Tradition and the Christmas Capital of Texas®, featuring more than 1,400 Christmas events over 40 days.

For more information visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.

Issued by the Visit Grapevine, Texas Australia / New Zealand Press Office.

For further information or to obtain high res images please contact: Corey Marshall at Canuckiwi on +64 21 555 463 or email corey@canuckiwi.com