Outrigger Sponsors XTERRA Mauritius 2015 Triathlon
XTERRA Mauritius, announced for 18 April 2015, will make the most of the magnificent landscapes of Bel Ombre, adjacent to the Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa |
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Outrigger Sponsors XTERRA Mauritius 2015 Triathlon
XTERRA Mauritius, announced for 18 April 2015, will make the most of the magnificent landscapes of Bel Ombre, adjacent to the Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa |
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XTERRA Mauritius, announced for 18 April 2015, will make the most of the magnificent landscapes of Bel Ombre, adjacent to the Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa
MAURITIUS – The Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa is proud to announce its continuing sponsorship of the XTERRA Mauritius Triathlon, with next year's race set for 18 April 2015 on a new and exhilarating course. Now in its third year, the off-road triathlon will start and finish at the Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa with participants testing their determination and drive as they swim, bike and run through the spectacular plantations and forests of the adjacent Bel Ombre nature reserve located along the southern tip of the island.
Participants are expected from Reunion, Australia, UK, France, South Africa, and beyond.
Sam Gardner of the UK won the 2014 XTERRA Mauritius in a time of just over 2 hours 37 minutes on 24 May this year, closely followed by athletes from Mauritius, France, Reunion and South Africa.
"Whether you compete or watch the XTERRA, everyone will get a real sense of place and a feel for the wonderful landscapes of Bel Ombre," said Frederic Chretien, General Manager of Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa. "Outrigger has the location and facilities that active lifestyle visitors enjoy. Sponsoring XTERRA Mauritius is a natural fit for us."
On 18 April the XTERRA Mauritius Challenge will be a 1.5km swim, 30km mountain bike ride and a 10km trail run.The XTERRA Mauritius Sprint will be a 500m swim, a 15km mountain bike ride and a 5km run.
Entry is open to all. Age group winners will have the opportunity to qualify for the Outrigger-sponsored XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon World Championship held on the island of Maui in Hawaii, where Outrigger Resorts was founded 67 years ago.
As presenting sponsor of XTERRA Mauritius, Outrigger is offering exclusive discounted rates to participants and their families. Details are available on the XTERRA Mauritius website: http://get-muddy.com.
In Hawaii, in addition to the XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon World Championship held each October on Maui, Outrigger also sponsors the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship race, which this year is being held on 7 December on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
"From the Pacific to the Indian Ocean, Outrigger is thrilled to support diverse sports events throughout the year in some of the world's most exotic locations," said Bitsy Kelley, vice president of corporate communications for Outrigger Enterprises Group. "We're in this for the long run and look forward to sponsoring both local and global sporting events for years to come."
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About the Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa
Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa is a 5 star property offering an absolutely breath-taking beachfront location alongside the turquoise lagoons of the Indian Ocean. Nestled in the nature reserve of Bel Ombre, the stunning property blends the needs of the most sophisticated traveller with the charm and tradition of an early 17th century Mauritian sugar cane plantation. For more information, visit Outriggermauritius.com or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OutriggerMauritius.
Outrigger Mauritius Resort and Spa is part of Outrigger Resorts, the premier beachfront resort brand of Outrigger Enterprises Group, one of the largest and fastest growing privately held leisure lodging, retail and hospitality companies operating in the Asia Pacific, Oceania and Indian Ocean regions. As part of its unique hospitality offering, the values-based company extends exceptional hospitality and authentic cultural experiences at each of its properties worldwide. Guided by more than 67 years of family leadership, Outrigger runs a highly-successful, multi-branded portfolio of hotels, condominiums and vacation resort properties, including Outrigger® Resorts, OHANA® Hotels and Resorts, Embassy Suites®, Holiday Inn®, Best Western®, Wyndham Vacation Ownership® and Hilton Grand VacationsTM. Currently, Outrigger operates and/or has under development 45 properties with approximately 11,000 rooms located in Hawaii; Australia; Guam; Fiji; Thailand; Mauritius; Maldives; Vietnam; and Hainan Island, China. For online information, log on at www.outriggerenterprisesgroup.com and www.outrigger.com.
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Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, Asia-Pacific
Ste 105-108, Plaza Del Mar, No. 1 Pasak-Koktanod Rd
Cherngtalay Sub-Dist., Thalang District
Phuket Province, 83110 Thailand
Tel: (+66) 76 318 230
Fax: (+66) 76 318 232
Email: gai.tadakittkul@outrigger.com
Media Contact, Asia
Ken Scott
ScottAsia Communications
Mobile: (+44) 7572 027264
Email: kens@scottasia.net
Anchalee Sriwongsa
ScottAsia Communications
Tel: (+66) 2 160 2644
Email: ann@scottasia.net
Nancy Daniels, APR, Director of PR, Corporate head office
Outrigger Enterprises Group
Phone: +1 808 921 6839
Email: nancy.daniels@outrigger.com
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