Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort Finance Team Wins Accolade All the Way from Hawaii

HONOLULU, HAWAII – The finance team at the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort has been recognized for “Exceptional Work by a Team” from Outrigger Enterprises Group. The good news came during the Outrigger Po‘okela Excellence in Leadership Awards held in Honolulu in late April. The awards, covering all 37 Outrigger and affiliated properties in six countries, recognised exceptional employees, teams and properties that have made remarkable contributions to the success of Outrigger.

“Our local finance team on site in Bang Tao in Phuket do a terrific job, said Tony Pedroni, the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort General Manager who was in Hawaii for the awards ceremony and the Outrigger global leadership conference. “The finance team’s patience, attention to detail and responsive attitude to new challenges have been an indispensible part of our success in Phuket.”

The Po‘okela Awards are designed for Outrigger Enterprises Group to express appreciation for its team members for their accomplishments, to honour excellence and to celebrate the embodiment of The Outrigger Way.

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ABOUT THE OUTRIGGER LAGUNA PHUKET BEACH RESORT
The 255-key Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort opened on April 2013. Located between the mesmeric deep blue waters of the Andaman Sea and tropical lagoons, the absolute beachfront Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort gives you the finest in accommodation with modern interiors subtly blended with contemporary Thai touches – all with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout.

For active family and couples lifestyles, enjoy the waterslide and large freeform swimming pool, plus tennis, squash, fitness and badminton – and the full choice of Phuket leisure interests through the activities desk. While the kids are having a great time in the Kids Club, parents can chill in the shade with a cool drink overlooking the turquoise Andaman Sea at Bang Tao beach.

Explore new taste sensations at five sumptuous food and beverage outlets including the best locally sourced food at Locavore, casual grills and drinks at Edgewater, and innovative Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine at Metzo’s.

Our exclusive Club Lounge gives Club guests an extra level of service and relaxation.

To ensure a complete holiday experience, guests enjoy signing privileges at the Banyan Tree Spa, 30 restaurants and bars, the Canal Shopping Village and Laguna Phuket Golf club.

ABOUT OUTRIGGER HOTELS AND RESORTS
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts is a privately held leisure lodging, retail and hospitality company with corporate offices in Hawaii and operating globally in the Asia-Pacific, Oceania and Indian Ocean regions. From its Outrigger Signature Experiences to its Outrigger DISCOVERY loyalty program, the values-based company invites guests to escape ordinary with exceptional hospitality and authentic cultural experiences, incorporating local traditions and customs at each of its properties worldwide. Founded in 1947, Outrigger has grown into a highly successful, multi-branded portfolio of hotels, condominiums and vacation resort properties, including Outrigger® Resorts, OHANA Hotels by Outrigger®, Hawaii Vacation Condos by Outrigger®, Embassy Suites®, Holiday Inn®, Best Western®, Wyndham Vacation Ownership® and Hilton Grand VacationsTM. Outrigger currently operates and/or has under development 37 properties with approximately 6,500 rooms located in Hawaii (Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hawaii Island); Guam; Fiji; Thailand; Mauritius; and the Maldives. Find out; find Outrigger at: www.outrigger.com or visit @OutriggerResorts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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MEDIA CONTACT
Napaporn Phandee
Marketing Communications Manager
Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort
Tel: +66 (0) 76 360-600
Email: marcom.phuketbeach@outrigger.co.th

Monica Salter
Vice President, Corporate Communications
Outrigger Enterprises Group
Phone: (+1) 808 921 6839
Email: monica.salter@outrigger.com