Outrigger appointed exclusive manager for new luxury resort in Phuket, Thailand
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Outrigger appointed exclusive manager for new luxury resort in Phuket, Thailand
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Category: Asia Pacific - Careers
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2008-02-22
Outrigger Enterprises Group announced today that
it has been selected to manage a new luxury 400-room full service hotel in
an exciting new, mixed use resort being built on the island of Phuket in
Thailand. The resort, located on Mai Khao Beach along the unspoiled
northwest coast of Phuket, will be called the West Sands Resort, Phuket and
will feature the new West Sands Outrigger Resort, Phuket hotel, 98 villas
and 336 condominiums, along with stand-alone restaurants and a world class
water park. Central & City Developments Limited, whose principals include
Sir Terry Leahy, a former European Business Leader of the year, and Paul
Mercer, well-known developer and president of Central & City Developments,
is the developer of West Sands, which is the first in a series of lifestyle
resorts to be developed by Central & City Developments.
"This is an exciting opportunity for Outrigger," said David Carey, president
and CEO of Outrigger Enterprises Group. "We've had our sights set on
Thailand -- Phuket in particular -- for some time now; and we're thrilled to
be associated with such a prestigious project and a team of experienced
developers known for their high standards and quality projects."
"West Sands offers a superb environment, unmatched anywhere else on Phuket
in terms of both property and environment," said Sir Terry Leahy, principal
shareholder of Central & City Developments. "We're pleased to have Outrigger
as the manager of the hotel at West Sands and look forward to a successful
project backed by Outrigger's exemplary reputation and expertise, global
strategy, cutting edge technology and proven customer service."
Work is already underway on the West Sands project, with the first 140 villa
and condominium units set for completion by the fall of 2008. The West Sands
Outrigger Resort hotel facility is part of phase two of the project and is
slated to open by end of 2009. Resort amenities will include Phuket's first
water park, a beach club, private clubhouse, fitness center, tennis courts,
a holistic fusion spa, as well as a selection of retail shops and
restaurants.
Condominium units will be located in five-story buildings set amidst their
own free-form swimming pools. The one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments
will feature large balconies, high ceilings, fully equipped kitchens and
luxurious bathrooms. Ground floor units will have their own gardens with
private access.
The most luxurious of accommodations will be the Beach, Sea View and Lake
View Villas -- large apartment units offering spacious living and dining
areas, each with its own Jacuzzi, swimming pool and maid's quarters.
According to Sir Terry, a unique aspect of West Sands is its commitment to
being environmentally friendly. "What makes West Sands so remarkable is its
emphasis on harmonious living. Luxurious, yes, with exclusive leisure
facilities throughout; but the development also has been made as
environmentally friendly as possible. Solar energy, superior insulation,
biodegradable refuse plants, hydrothermic air-conditioning and hot water
systems - all have been carefully planned for the least ecological impact
while at the same time maximizing a quality experience."
Although not yet complete, West Sands has already begun garnering
recognition for its commitment to being environmentally friendly. On
December 1, 2007, West Sands was recognized with the Lighthouse Club Green
Development Award at the prestigious 2007 Thailand Property Awards ceremony
in Bangkok, Thailand. For additional information on this award, log on to
www.thailandpropertyawards.com.
Phuket is one of Asia's most popular beach destinations, offering an
unbeatable combination of soft, white sand beaches and superb hospitality.
It is consistently voted among the world's favorite island destinations in
the prestigious Travel + Leisure magazine's annual survey, ranking number
eight in 2007. Set in the Andaman Sea off the southwestern coast of
Thailand, Phuket is connected to the mainland by a causeway allowing easy
road access. The island is serviced by the Phuket International Airport,
which is the second busiest passenger airport in Thailand, behind only
Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport. Since the early 1980s, tourism has been
Phuket's main economic driver. Whether it is world class diving in the
Andaman Sea, golf at world-standard championship courses or exciting
eco-adventures in tropical forests, Phuket is a favorite visitor
destination.
"West Sands is Outrigger's first venture into Thailand, but it certainly
won't be our only venture," said Mr. Carey. "We're looking forward to
gaining a significant presence within Asia over the next few years. With two
projects presently underway in Bali, we are currently looking at other
potential projects in Thailand, Vietnam and Hainan Island, China. Outrigger
brings a strong reputation and more than 60 years of experience in
hospitality management and development to the table, and we look forward to
establishing Outrigger's presence in other areas of the Asia-Pacific region.
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