The Government of Samoa, through the Samoa National Provident Fund (SNPF) as the major shareholder, confirms that the shareholders and Board of Mulifanua Beach Resort–Samoa Limited (“MBRS”) have formally resolved to terminate the Management Agreement with Marriott International for the property known as Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort at Mulifanua, effective 31 December 2025.
This decision was made jointly by the shareholders and Board of MBRS, and has been endorsed by Cabinet following comprehensive review and consultation. The decision relates only to the Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort in Mulifanua, and does not affect any other properties in Samoa currently managed by Marriott International.
Acknowledgement of Partnership with Marriott International
The Government acknowledges and deeply appreciates Marriott International’s professionalism, leadership, and partnership throughout the past 10 full operating years managing the Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort.
Marriott International has played a significant role in building Samoa’s profile as a high-quality hospitality destination. The Government emphasises that this transition is not a reflection on Marriott’s performance or brand, but rather a strategic decision by the shareholders to reposition the property in preparation for future investment.
The Government of Samoa and SNPF maintain the highest regard for the Marriott brand, its global reputation, and its continuing presence in Samoa through the other property it manages.
Transition to Owner Management
From 1 January 2026, management of the Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort will transition to the Owner, MBRS, which will assume direct operational control under the new name Samoa Beach Resort, pending completion of the ongoing sale process.
This transition has been carefully planned in collaboration with Marriott International to ensure that operations remain stable, guests experience no disruption, and employees are fully supported throughout the process.
The Government is satisfied that the transition plan upholds sound governance, corporate due diligence, and regulatory compliance.
Commitment to Employees and Stakeholders
The MBRS Board has assured Government that the welfare and employment continuity of staff remain a top priority.
The Owner intends to retain all current employees following the management changeover. For those who choose to pursue other opportunities, the process will be conducted fairly, transparently, and in full compliance with Samoa’s labour laws, including the payment of all contractual and statutory entitlements.
The Government commends MBRS and Marriott for managing this process with professionalism and respect, ensuring stability for staff and the ongoing strength of Samoa’s tourism industry.
Government Oversight and Future Outlook
This transition represents a strategic step in MBRS’s restructuring plan to strengthen the Resort’s financial position, prepare for new investment, and enhance Samoa’s overall tourism offering.
Through the Samoa National Provident Fund and other government shareholding entities, the Government will continue to exercise oversight to ensure that the transition serves the best interests of staff, shareholders, and the people of Samoa.
The Government remains confident that the Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort, under its new name and management, will continue to contribute significantly to employment, economic growth, and Samoa’s international reputation as a welcoming destination for visitors and investors alike.
Hon. Mulipola Anarosa Ale-Molio’o
Minister of Finance and Minister responsible for Samoa National Provident Fund
Government of Samoa
Thursday, 20 November 2025
Suiga i le Pulega o le Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort (Mulifanua)
Ua fa’amaonia e le Malo o Samoa, e ala i le Samoa National Provident Fund (SNPF) o le umia tele o sea, le fa’ai’uga a le aufaipisinisi ma le Komiti Faatonu o le Mulifanua Beach Resort–Samoa Limited (“MBRS”) e fa’amuta aloa’ia le Feagaiga o le Pulega ma le Marriott International mo le faletalimalo ua lauiloa o le Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort i Mulifanua, amata aoga i le aso 31 Tesema 2025.
O lenei fa’ai’uga na faia so’oso’o e le aufaipisinisi ma le Komiti Faatonu o le MBRS, ma ua fa’amaonia foi e le Kapeneta ina ua mae’a iloiloga ma feutaga’iga. E na o le Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort i Mulifanua e a’afia i lenei suiga, ma e le a’afia ai nisi o meatotino i Samoa o lo’o fa’afoeina pea e le Marriott International.
Fa’afetai i le Pa’aga ma Marriott International
E momoli e le Malo lona agaga fa’afetai ma le talisapaia i le Marriott International mo le tomai, ta’ita’iga, ma le galulue fa’atasi ua atoa le sefulu tausaga o fa’afoeina le Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort.
Ua tele le sao a le Marriott i le fa’amamaluina o Samoa o se nofoaga tafafao maimoa e maualuga le tulaga. E manino le finagalo o le Malo o lenei suiga e le o se fa’ailoga o se faaletonu i le Marriott, ae o se fuafuaga fa’apisinisi ua faia e le aufaipisinisi ina ia saunia le meatotino mo isi atina’e i le lumana’i.
E tumau pea le maualuga o le manatu o le Malo o Samoa ma le SNPF i le igoa ma le talaaga lelei o le Marriott, fa’apea le sao o lo’o latou faia pea i totonu o Samoa e ala i le isi meatotino o lo’o latou fa’afoeina.
Suiga i le Pulega Fou a le E ona
Amata i le aso 1 Ianuari 2026, o le a pasi atu le pulega o le Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort i le E ona, le MBRS, lea o le a nafa sa’o ma le fa’afoeina o le faletalimalo i lalo o le igoa fou Samoa Beach Resort, se’ia mae’a le fa’agasologa o le fa’atau atu.
Ua fa’atautaia ma le toto’a lenei suiga fa’atasi ma le Marriott International ina ia mautinoa e tumau pea le mautu o galuega, e le afaina ai malo, ma e lagolago atoa i ai tagata faigaluega i lea taimi ma lea taimi.
Ua fa’amalieina le Malo i le tulaga lelei o auala ma faiga o lo’o fa’atautaia ai lenei suiga, fa’apea le tausisia o tapula’a fa’aletulafono ma tiute tau pulega.
Tausiga mo Tagata Faigaluega ma Paaga
Ua fa’amaonia e le Komiti Faatonu o le MBRS i le Malo, o le saogalemu ma le faaauau o galuega mo tagata faigaluega o lo’o tumau pea o le sini autu.
O lo’o finagalo le E ona ina ia tumau uma tagata faigaluega o lo’o iai i le taimi nei. Mo i latou e manana’o e saili isi avanoa, o le a fa’atautaia mea uma i se auala talafeagai, manino, ma tusa lava ma tulafono faigaluega a Samoa, e aofia ai ma totogi uma e tatau ona totogiina.
E momoli e le Malo lona agaga fa’afetai i le MBRS ma le Marriott mo le fa’atautaia ma le fa’aaloalo o lenei suiga, ma le va’aiga toto’a i manuia o tagata faigaluega ma le malosi o le vaega o turisi a Samoa.
Vaavaaiga a le Malo ma le Va’aiga i le Lumanai
O lenei suiga o se vaega taua o taumafaiga a le MBRS e toe fa’amalosia ai le tulaga tau tupe o le faletalimalo, saunia ai mo isi atina’e fou, ma fa’aleleia atili le ofo o turisi a Samoa.
E ala i le Samoa National Provident Fund ma isi faalapotopotoga o le Malo e umia sea, o le a tumau pea le vaavaaiga a le Malo ina ia mautinoa o lo’o tautuaina le suiga i mea e sili ona aoga mo tagata faigaluega, tagata umia sea, ma le atunuu o Samoa.
E mautinoa le talitonuga a le Malo o Samoa o le Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort, i lalo o lona igoa fou ma le pulega fou, o le a faaauau pea ona fai sona sao tāua i galuega, le tamaoaiga, ma le igoa lelei o Samoa o se nofoaga talimalo mo malo ma tagata asiasi.
Hon. Mulipola Anarosa Ale-Molio’o
Minisita o Tupe ma le Minisita e nafa ma le Samoa National Provident Fund
Malo o Samoa
Aso Tofi, 20 Novema 2025
