Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort debuts after major $80 million makeover

Outrigger Hospitality Group has celebrated a important milestone this 7 days (Apr 25), with the official Grand Opening of the company’s flagship assets, Outrigger Reef Waikiki Seaside Resort, following an in depth US$80 million transformation.

Roughly 500 VIP company, such as elected officials, key executives, partners, musicians and beloved community associates, gathered at the iconic vacation resort for a regular Hawaiian blessing by Kumu Blaine Kia and devotion ceremony for the modern day beachfront retreat, rooted in Hawaiian lifestyle.

The function symbolised a further enjoyable stride to completion of the vacation resort and further emphasised Outrigger’s delight of location in its hometown of Waikīkī, in accordance to Outrigger’s President and CEO, Jeff Wagoner.

The CEO shared phrases of aloha with the viewers, reiterating the company’s travel for genuine hospitality and renewed motivation of the location – divulging that Outrigger is paying out upwards of US$300 million across its Hawai‘i property to uplift the location when preserving and perpetuating the vibrant heritage of the Islands.

 “It is with excellent pride that we welcome good friends old and new to celebrate our reimagined Outrigger Reef Waikiki Seaside Vacation resort,” he claimed.

“Through this extensive transformation, our aim was to make certain that this was a area for locals and visitors alike to arrive and love Waikīkī as it should be – where Hawaiian music lifts our spirits, where by neighborhood foods nourish our bodies and regional society enriches our minds.”

In accurate Outrigger trend, an fantastic line-up of award-winning nearby musicians done all through the evening.

Artists involved GRAMMY Award nominee Amy Hānaialiʻi with Jeff Peterson, three-time GRAMMY Award-profitable recording artist Kalani Pe‘a and beloved slack-essential guitarist Sean Na‘auao. Impromptu appearances by treasured Hawaiian music artists together with: Kimié Miner, Josh Tatofi, Bobby Moderow and more, more enhanced the night’s merriment. 

A emphasize of the night time was the commitment of the stage at Kani Ka Pila Grille to Cyril Pahinui – legendary slack-critical guitarist who was a normal performer at Kani Ka Pila Grille and bestowed the location its name – which suggests “let’s enjoy music” in Hawaiian.

The lively audio was complemented by ono (tasty) food stuff furnished by acclaimed Chef and Outrigger spouse, Peter Merriman, who will spearhead the resort’s newest oceanfront eatery, Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman, slated to open in late 2022.

Moreover, an iconic Outrigger canoe from the Friends of Hōkūle‘a and Hawai‘iloa served as the evening’s stunning centrepiece in the swimming pool – a nod to Outrigger’s wealthy voyaging heritage. The few in the canoe added to the magic of the evening as before they exited, he got down on just one knee for a marriage proposal – to which she happily approved.

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