Last year, I reported that the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay would be leaving Marriott. The reason for the departure was the acquisition of the property by Hawaii-based Outrigger Hotels & Resorts. And though it seemed like the sell was off, Outrigger moves ahead with the Kona resort purchase. … [Read more...] about Outrigger Moves Ahead with Kona Resort Purchase
Outrigger Hotels & Resorts
Outrigger to be Sold to Colorado Company
Outrigger Hotels & Resorts is Hawaii's largest locally owned hospitality company; Aqua Hotels & Resorts is the second largest. Founded in 1947, by Roy and Estelle Kelly, the company has grown its collection of properties over the years. Today, Outrigger has 37 properties across the Hawaiian Islands and the Asia Pacific region. Now, however, the hospitality company is … [Read more...] about Outrigger to be Sold to Colorado Company
Outrigger Joins Global Hotel Alliance Discovery
Hawaii is home to a variety of different hotels and hotel operators. It's an interesting mix of local companies, foreign investors, and large global brands. Some local companies and foreign investors use large global brands for property management, while some go at it on their own. The Courtyard Waikiki Beach was an example of this before. It one time it was owned by a … [Read more...] about Outrigger Joins Global Hotel Alliance Discovery