Outrigger Hospitality Group is gearing up for the day when Aussies will be able to return to Hawaii. COVID-safe and ready to welcome guests, the island paradise has re-opened to US mainland states, and hopes to be able to welcome Aussies in the near future.
Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort recently welcomed three small groups of guests who flew into Honolulu on October 15, the first official day after new quarantine testing allowed hotels to open up to US mainlanders.
Sydney-based, Asia Pacific VP of sales and marketing, Andrew Gee said that the relaxed regulations could be adopted and considered by other countries, noting that although the Australian international border is closed until 17 December 2020, he anticipates strong numbers of returnee visitors at some stage in 2021.
“We are hopeful that these changes might be adopted in Australia and New Zealand in the near future allowing for Oceania visitors to enjoy the beautiful Hawaiian Islands again.”
Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort has been fortunate to remain open during the pandemic and took advantage of low occupancy to apply minor refurbishments and implement its Outrigger’s Clean Commitment, which is used across all Outrigger properties.
In anticipation of an increase in arrivals, Outrigger is set to re-open its lifestyle hotel Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger on 1 November, 2020 and has plans for a new-look Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort to open its doors early 2021.
IMAGE:Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort’s pool overlooking Hawaii’s iconic Diamond Head
