United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa opens
Outrigger Hospitality Group has formally welcomed Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa into its beach resort portfolio.
It did so with a traditional Hawaiian blessing and ceremony this week.
It is perched above the lava-rock cliffs on the Kona Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, and spans nine hectares.
It is marking the occasion with introductory rates of up to 30% off, available on Outrigger.com.
"Outrigger has provided heartfelt hospitality in Hawaii for nearly 75 years and our commitment to Hawaii remains steadfast. We’re proud to invest especially amidst challenging times," said Jeff Wagoner, President and CEO of Outrigger Hospitality Group.
It houses more than 500 rooms and suites, a Ho’ola Spa, a wedding chapel, fitness centre and two restaurants.
It also features an oceanfront pool and Outrigger’s Coral Kids Club, which is scheduled to open later this year.
It also has more than 9,290 sqm of function space including the largest ballroom on the Kona Coast
Steve Solberg, the resort’s new General Manager, said: "I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of this resort’s next chapter and work alongside a dedicated team."
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Mark Jaronski of Explore Georgia on FIFA World Cup 2026
Connecting Small Businesses to Global Tourism Markets: Nate Huff of Tourism Exchange
North Carolina’s Resilience: Wit Tuttell on Recovery and Tourism
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
Craig Ray and the Expansion of the Blues Trail
Presenting Mississippi’s Cultural Trails with Katie Coats
BA suspending all Heathrow to Abu Dhabi flights
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Woman dies after going overboard in English Channel
Report: Cruise guest died after ship lashed in heavy storm