Dateline Hotel turns 40 today [1]
Friday, September 16, 2005 - 18:00. Updated on Thursday, May 8, 2014 - 22:09.
The Janfull International Dateline Hotel celebrated its 40th birthday today.
General Manager Lucy Niu said that when the hotel was established by HM King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV the government of Tonga was the sole shareholder.
In 2002 the Government entered a joint venture with the Janfull Group of Companies of China. Under the joint venture the hotel has been upgraded and extended with a new wing, including a Royal suite, executive suites and superior rooms.
The 40th birthday was marked with an afternoon tea and a birthday cake, which was cut by Lucy Niu, while the company secretary 'Uhila Liava'a and the 102 staff of the hotel sang Happy Birthday.
Lucy told the gathering that she was honored to be a part of the hotel...s history.