https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/outrigger/ Outrigger News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:33:29+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-and-castaway-named-best-of-the-best-by-tripadvisor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-and-castaway-named-best-of-the-best-by-tripadvisor/ Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort and Castaway Island, Fiji Resort celebrated top recognitions in Tripadvisor’s 2022 Travelers’ Choice Awards. Fri, 20 May 2022 10:02:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-joins-world-tourism-association-for-culture-and-heritage/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-joins-world-tourism-association-for-culture-and-heritage/ Beach resort brand Outrigger Hospitality Group has joined the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH.org) as part of its larger environment, social, governance initiative. Fri, 20 May 2022 09:50:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-moves-to-acquire-latest-hawaii-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-moves-to-acquire-latest-hawaii-property/ Outrigger has revived its plan to acquire ownership of Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, a 509-room property in a prime oceanfront location on the island of Hawai‘i. Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:20:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-expands-with-three-new-thai-properties/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-expands-with-three-new-thai-properties/ Outrigger Hospitality Group has completed the purchase of the Manathai Hotels & Resorts brand. The deal includes three premier beach resorts in southern Thailand. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:44:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-to-acquire-new-hawaii-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-to-acquire-new-hawaii-property/ Outrigger Hospitality Group has signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire ownership of Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, a 509-room property in a prime oceanfront location on the Island of Hawaii. Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:18:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-hospitality-group-overhauls-structure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-hospitality-group-overhauls-structure/ Outrigger has announced the brand’s official name change to Outrigger Hospitality Group in unison with a company-wide initiative that restructures its multi-branded portfolio. Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:34:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seguin-to-lead-outrigger-mauritius-beach-resort/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seguin-to-lead-outrigger-mauritius-beach-resort/ Outrigger Enterprises Group has appointed Franck Seguin general manager of the Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort, effective September 1st, 2017. He will report to Outrigger president and chief executive Scott Dalecio. Thu, 31 Aug 2017 11:57:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hoen-to-lead-outrigger-properties-in-hawaii/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hoen-to-lead-outrigger-properties-in-hawaii/ Outrigger Enterprises has announced Kelly Hoen has been appointed the area general manager for the brand’s two iconic properties in Waikiki – Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort and Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort. Fri, 19 May 2017 07:51:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/allanson-to-head-up-outrigger-konotta-maldives-resort/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/allanson-to-head-up-outrigger-konotta-maldives-resort/ Outrigger Enterprises Group has appointed John Allanson as the general manager of Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort, an exclusive sanctuary of over-water bungalows and exquisite villas located within the crystal waters of the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. He will commence his position immediately and will report to Paul Richardson, executive vice president and chief operating officer in Outrigger’s corporate office in Hawaii. Fri, 26 Aug 2016 02:58:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-management-for-outrigger-koh-samui-beach-resort-thailand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-management-for-outrigger-koh-samui-beach-resort-thailand/ Outrigger Enterprises Group has appointed Marc Landgraf as the general manager of the Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort in Thailand. He will take up the role tomorrow. The resort is a 52-key all-suite and villa beachfront property in Samui that has just completed major renovations and enhancements. Wed, 17 Aug 2016 08:43:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ohana-hotels-by-outrigger-comes-to-hospitality-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ohana-hotels-by-outrigger-comes-to-hospitality-market/ Outrigger Enterprises Group has announced the rebranding of OHANA Hotels & Resorts to OHANA Hotels by Outrigger. The mid-tier, off-beach leisure brand seeks to offer “Local hospitality and convenience in paradise”. The new name and logo is part of Outrigger’s overall corporate brand strategy introduced last year when the company launched is premier global beachfront brand, Outrigger Resorts. Thu, 24 Mar 2016 09:38:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-mauritius-beach-resort-brings-new-spa-options-to-guests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-mauritius-beach-resort-brings-new-spa-options-to-guests/ The Navasana Spa at the Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort has introduced ten new spa experiences. The ten new ones complement an existing selection of massages and the Rhassoul Ritual in the spa’s majestic hammam. The concept of the new offerings is to encourage a flexible and holistic approach to wellbeing while on holiday, as opposed to mere pampering. Tue, 07 Apr 2015 09:41:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-resorts-opens-office-in-russia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-resorts-opens-office-in-russia/ Outrigger Resorts has opened a sales, marketing and PR representation office in Russia, effective 1 January 2015. Wed, 14 Jan 2015 10:17:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-mauritius-resort-and-spa-opens-in-style-with-grand-party/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-mauritius-resort-and-spa-opens-in-style-with-grand-party/ Three hundred and fifty VIP guests attended the lavish opening party of the Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa in the Indian Ocean, 16 April. Guest of honor, the Mauritius Minister for Tourism, Mr Michael Sik Yuen, welcomed Outrigger and wished them well on the island. Wed, 23 Apr 2014 02:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-drives-86-more-mobile-bookings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-drives-86-more-mobile-bookings/ Customers ready to book their next stay in paradise will find decision-making and booking easier than ever by using the new Outrigger Hotels and Resorts smartphone-optimised website powered by Mobify. Thu, 17 Apr 2014 03:30:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-acquires-two-fiji-properties/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-acquires-two-fiji-properties/ Hawaii-based Outrigger Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand its global portfolio of beachfront properties with the announcement it has purchased from its partner, Geoffrey Shaw, the complete shareholding in the ownership company of Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji, and his privately held Castaway Island, Fiji. The two award-winning resorts combine to offer the perfect Fiji islands holiday experience. Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:30:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-mauritius-resort-and-spa-now-open/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-mauritius-resort-and-spa-now-open/ The beachfront Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa is now open. The Deluxe 181-room, all sea-view resort opened 30 January and is the first in the Indian Ocean belonging to Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, the 66-year old Hawaii-based hospitality company which now has 45 properties open or under development in eight countries. Fri, 31 Jan 2014 02:00:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-prominent-at-itb-asia-and-wtm-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-prominent-at-itb-asia-and-wtm-2013/ Outrigger Hotels and Resorts in Asia-Pacific will be prominent at upcoming major travel trade events in Singapore and London ahead of the Mauritius Outrigger Resort and Spa opening on the idyllic south coast of the Indian Ocean island state in December. Details about the property and all Outrigger properties in Asia-Pacific will be promoted during ITB Asia in Singapore and WTM in London. Sat, 12 Oct 2013 01:30:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-mauritius-resort-and-spa-appoints-director-of-sales-and-marketing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-mauritius-resort-and-spa-appoints-director-of-sales-and-marketing/ Darren Edmonstone, Outrigger Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, is pleased to announce the appointment of Frederick de Marcy Chelin as Director of Sales and Marketing for the Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa. Wed, 28 Aug 2013 02:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-acquires-mauritius-beachfront-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-acquires-mauritius-beachfront-property/ Hawaii-based Outrigger Hotels and Resorts announced today that it has purchased from Dubai-based Kingdom Hotel Investments the 181-key Movenpick Resort and Spa Mauritius in the island nation of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean from Dubai-based Kingdom Hotel Investments. The transaction closed on May 29, 2013, for an undisclosed amount. Fri, 31 May 2013 19:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fireworks-and-acrobats-as-outrigger-opens-in-style-in-phuket/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fireworks-and-acrobats-as-outrigger-opens-in-style-in-phuket/ Four hundred people attended the sensational grand opening party of the 255-room Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort in Phuket, 4 April. Guest of honour, Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut, cut the opening ribbon along with Outrigger senior executives and the company’s founding family members who had flown in from Hawaii for the occasion. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:30:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-phuket-beach-resort-open-to-bookings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-phuket-beach-resort-open-to-bookings/ Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Asia-Pacific is now taking reservations for its new absolute beach front property in Thailand, the Outrigger Phuket Beach Resort. It will be the only property in the Laguna Phuket destination resort to have a dedicated club lounge for guests looking for additional personal service and privacy. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 06:41:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/richard-kelley-replaced-as-chairman-of-outrigger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/richard-kelley-replaced-as-chairman-of-outrigger/ Richard Kelley has been replaced as chairman of Outrigger Enterprises by his son, Charles Roy “Chuck” Kelley with immediate affect. Outrigger has been nominated as Australia’s Leading Hotel Brand at the upcoming World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony in Bangkok. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:57:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-appoints-william-visser-as-vp-operations-asia-pacific/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-appoints-william-visser-as-vp-operations-asia-pacific/ Darren Edmonstone, managing director of Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific, is pleased to announce the appointment of William Visser as vice president operations, Asia Pacific. Visser will be based in Outrigger’s Asia Pacific corporate office in Phuket, Thailand. The news comes at an exciting time for Thailand, which is preparing to welcome the second WSDE Sports Destination Expo later this year. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:17:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-announces-new-resort-in-vietnam/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-announces-new-resort-in-vietnam/ Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Asia announced today that it has signed an agreement with developer Vietnamese American Hotel and Resort Co. Ltd Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:31:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-becomes-first-asian-hq-based-in-phuket/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-becomes-first-asian-hq-based-in-phuket/ Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, Asia, has officially established Phuket as its Regional Operating Headquarters (ROH) and been approved by the Thai Government’s Board of Investment, under the Ministry of Industry. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:07:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-hotels-and-resorts-launches-room-bookings-on-facebook/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-hotels-and-resorts-launches-room-bookings-on-facebook/ Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas and O-CE-N Bali by Outrigger have introduced room booking widgets to their Facebook sites. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:25:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/choice-hotels-expands-marketing-alliance-with-outrigger-enterprises-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/choice-hotels-expands-marketing-alliance-with-outrigger-enterprises-group/ Choice Hotels Adds Ten Additional Outrigger-Affiliated Hotels across Hawaii to its Upscale Ascend Collection Membership Program Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:57:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-serenity-terraces-phuket-now-fully-open/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-serenity-terraces-phuket-now-fully-open/ Outrigger Serenity Terraces Resort in Phuket is now fully open. Phase II was completed in November with the addition of the rooftop pool suites, each with their own lap pool. The resort soft opened on 2 April. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:10:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-laguna-phuket-resort-and-villas-now-open/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-laguna-phuket-resort-and-villas-now-open/ The Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas opened today with over 75% occupancy booked for December and January. Outrigger’s second property in Phuket opened on time in an environment where many hotel openings have been delayed. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:36:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-in-asia-announces-two-senior-appointments/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-in-asia-announces-two-senior-appointments/ Pieter van der Hoeven Appointed General Manager Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas and Albert Chan Appointed General Manager Outrigger Serenity Terraces Resort in Phuket. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:20:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009060416472742/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009060416472742/ Outrigger Enterprises Group announced today that it has been selected to manage a new luxury collection of residences, villas, town homes and apartments being developed by Laguna Resorts & Hotels Public Company Limited in Laguna Phuket, located on Bang Tao Bay on the northwestern coast of Phuket, Thailand. The new collection will be named “Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas”. When fully built out, it will consist of 309 two-, three- and four-bedroom units, many with their own private swimming pools. The first units will be ready for occupancy in the fourth quarter of 2009. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:47:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090120164152775/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090120164152775/ The new Outrigger Serenity Terraces Resort Phuket Thailand is due to open April 2nd 2009.This, the first of Outrigger Enterprise’s expansion into Asia and Thailand is located in the peaceful Chalong Bay area of Phuket. The all service luxury resort will consist of 78 one and two bedroom apartments, most with spectacular Andaman Sea views and a handful of exclusive penthouses with rooftop terraces and sun decks. A number of these include a lap pool.Outreach Serenity Terraces Resort also offer stunning beachfront duplexes with private swimming pool. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:41:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090120100958559/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090120100958559/ The Outrigger Serenity Terraces Resort Phuket is preparing to open its doors for business on 2 April 2009. The full-service luxury resort will be the first property to open in Outrigger Enterprises Group’s planned major expansion into Thailand and Asia. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:09:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20041206162052355/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20041206162052355/ Fiji’s first five star Resort was officially christened last month with its new name, “Outrigger on the Lagoon _ Fiji”. Due to the continuous evolution of the Resort the decision was made to change its visual identity to truly reflect the property’s extensive and ongoing upgrades and expansion, and its official five star rating - the first ever official star rating in Fiji. Mon, 06 Dec 2004 16:20:27 +0000