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OUTRIGGER Unveils the All-New OUTRIGGER Waikiki Paradise Hotel
OUTRIGGER HOSPITALITY GROUP | October 21, 2024
Honolulu — OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group proudly unveils the newly reimagined OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Paradise Hotel, the brand’s second craft hotel following OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Beachcomber Hotel. Formerly known as OHANA Waikīkī East, this transformed property merges modern amenities with cultural authenticity to offer guests a truly unique and immersive Hawai‘I experience. Built on the historic land that was once part of Princess Ka‘iulani’s esteemed Waikīkī estate, ‘Āinahau—meaning “cool land”—the OUTRIGGER Waikiki Paradise Hotel draws its name and inspiration from the estate’s former title, “Paradise Garden.” Kn...
OUTRIGGER Appoints Two New Waikiki General Managers, Kiana Beimes and Cecilia Hamao
OUTRIGGER | September 19, 2023
OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels is pleased to announce Kiana Beimes as General Manager of the OHANA Waikiki East by OUTRIGGER and Ceci Hamao as General Manager of the OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. Both Beimes and Hamao will oversee their respective hotel operations in addition to developing strategic plans to ensure profitability and growth. Earlier this year, Beimes was appointed Hotel Manager of the OHANA Waikiki East by OUTRIGGER; before that she was Area Director of Front Services for the property in addition to the OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. She was also Assistant Area Director for the same hotels and OUTRIGGER Waikiki...
Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort Completes Its Opening
Outrigger Koh Samui | November 29, 2022
KOH SAMUI, THAILAND – On 26 November, Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort completed its opening by unveiling its final complement of 102 rooms. The finishing phase comprised elegant colonial-style rooms with balconies, including 32 inter-connecting pairs of rooms designed for families and small groups of friends. With the full opening of the resort in Koh Samui, Outrigger Thailand now has a total of three resorts operational in the region: at Koh Samui, Khao Lak and Phuket. Outrigger Koh Samui’s ali-day dining restaurant, Mala Kitchen, and an additional courtyard swimming pool were also unveiled in the final phase. The 146 room and sui...
Outrigger Appoints Angela Murphy as Vice President of Sales – The Americas
Outrigger | October 7, 2022
HONOLULU – Outrigger Hospitality Group announced Angela Murphy as Vice President of Sales – The Americas. Murphy will work closely with the commercial strategy stakeholders to develop key sales strategies for the brand’s Waikiki Collection, Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa and other Hawaii properties. She will collaborate with other corporate sales leaders to provide leadership and support for property sales strategy, planning and execution of the company’s portfolio of branded, managed and third-party franchise properties with an emphasis on the core Hawaii-owned assets in Waikiki and Kona. Murphy will also drive strategy and ...
The Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort Opens in Thailand
Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort | August 2, 2022
KOH SAMUI, THAILAND – The Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort officially opened 1 August with a group from Germany as its first guests. The fully renovated resort opened with 44 premium category rooms, with the remaining 102 superior rooms to open in November 2022. Guests checking in from 1 August can enjoy the resort’s main lifestyle features, which are ideal for families, including the beachfront Edgewater beach club with three pool zones and a kids’ water slide. Guests can also enjoy the Outrigger’s signature Voyager 47 Club Lounge, the Coral Kids Club and game room, a fully equipped fitness centre and redesigned main lobby area. ...
Thailand Welcomes Opening of Outrigger Khao Lak Beach Resort
Outrigger Khao Lak Beach Resort | February 10, 2022
PHUKET, THAILAND -- Outrigger Khao Lak Beach Resort in southern Thailand opened 7 February, with first guests arriving from Thailand, Germany and Scandinavia. The 154-key resort on Bang Sak beachfront, acquired by Outrigger last year, has been refurbished with new design elements emphasizing a seamless connection between sea, sand and the green landscape. Outrigger canoe motifs and local southern Thai artifacts such as textured prints and relaxed earth tone colours, promote a sense of tranquility for guests seeking unity with nature. The property is absolute beachfront with all rooms, suites and villas featuring a balcony or terrace...
Outrigger Hospitality Group Names Kenny Kan SVP and Chief Development Officer
Outrigger Hospitality Group | September 24, 2019
HONOLULU – Outrigger Hospitality Group adds a new member to its executive team this month, announcing the official appointment of Kenny Kan to senior vice president and chief development officer for the global beach resort brand. In the newly reintroduced role, Kenny will report directly to Outrigger president and CEO, Jeff Wagoner and oversee the company’s growth initiatives, both in Hawaii and around the globe. As chief development officer, Kan will help execute the company’s strategic growth strategy – increasing the Outrigger portfolio through acquisitions of resort properties and securing management contracts in Hawaii as well...
Outrigger Appoints Chef Markus Nufer as Executive Chef of Castaway Island Fiji
Outrigger Enterprises Group | May 19, 2015
May 19, 2015 - BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - Markus was only 15 when he began cooking in Zurich in his native Switzerland and by 19, had obtained his degree as a chef from the Swiss Culinary Academy. In 1991, he moved to Fiji to become Sous Chef for the Regent Four Seasons Resort before taking up a position with the Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong as Sous Chef. He later moved to the Mandarin Oriental Kahala in Hawaii as Executive Sous Chef. In search of a challenge, he joined the six-star rated luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises as Chef de Cuisine on the exclusive Crystal Symphony and was quickly promoted to Executive Chef working across the Cry...
