Outrigger Hospitality Group celebrates global achievements honoring exceptional hosts and properties
Maldives
PUBLISHED July 10, 2019
As a grand finale
to Outriggers 2019 Global Leadership Conference – Outrigger
Hospitality Group announced its winners of the "The Outrigger Way
Awards," recognizing excellence in living, leading and sustaining The Outrigger
Way of caring for hosts, guests and place, with the companys values as its
guide. The annual recognition honors Outrigger hosts, teams and properties that
have made remarkable contributions to the ongoing success and evolution of the
iconic hospitality company.
Spotlighting
superior achievements at the property level Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort
took home the Property of the Year Award. Three properties: Outrigger Fiji
Beach Resort, Hokulani Waikiki By Hilton Grand Vacations Club and Embassy
Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk all earned the Hoomalama Award,
celebrating exceptional dedication to the Outriggers ZONE (OZONE) conservation
program and community initiatives surrounding each property.
Additionally, Monica Salter, vice president of corporate communications,
earned the Chief Executive Officer Award, honoring her excellence in leadership
at the executive level.
"The enthusiasm,
teamwork and dedication that Outrigger hosts have toward providing exceptional
hospitality at every level is both inspiring and invaluable as we continue to
expand our global footprint and enhance our service offerings," said Jeff Wagoner –
president and CEO of Outrigger Resorts. "The Outrigger Way Awards are
an opportunity to celebrate our successes and honor our colleagues who help
make Outrigger an extraordinary place to work and stay."
Honoring excellence
in perpetuating local culture and traditions in the destinations surrounding
its resort locations, Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort,
Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort and Outrigger Guam Beach Resort received Paddle
Awards for caring for hosts, guests and place. The following individuals, teams
and properties were also presented with Outrigger Way Awards for outstanding
achievements and surpassing company goals:
Hotels and Resorts General Manager of
the Year Tony Pedroni, General Manager, Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach
Resort
Corporate Services Host of the Year
Thitirat Karnchana-Arbhakul (Khun Boom), Corporate HR and Administrations
Manager, Outrigger APAC Executive Office, Thailand
Finance Director of the Year
Patchara Sommana (Khun Pat), Area Director of Finance, Thailand
Human Resources Director of the Year
Ali Rasheed, Director of HR, Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort
Sales and Marketing Director of the
Year Ben Johnson, Area Director of Sales and Marketing, Fiji
Corporate Services Director of the
Year Bob Berges, Director of Operations, Vacation Ownership
Revenue Management Director of the
Year Keri Brown, Director of Revenue Management, Waikiki Beachcomber by
Outrigger
Condominium and Timeshare Host of the
Year Shirlynne "Lala" Cruz, Guest Services Representative, Palms at
Wailea Maui by Outrigger
Hotels and Resorts Host of the Year
Donna Ferreira, Guest Services Representative, Outrigger Reef Waikiki
Beach Resort
Condominiums and Timeshare Manager of
the Year Marianne Thesken, Business Manager, Kiahuna Plantation Resort
Kauai By Outrigger
Hotels and Resorts Manager of the Year
Janice Ng, Executive Housekeeper, Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger
Condominiums and Timeshare General
Manager of the Year Jim Hill, General Manager, Aina Nalu Lahaina by
Outrigger and Regional GM of Maui and Oahu
Condominiums and Timeshare Property of
the Year Hokulani Waikiki By Hilton Grand Vacations Club.