Outrigger Hospitality Group Joins World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage
Premier beach resort brand Outrigger Hospitality Group has joined the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH.org) as part of its larger ESG (environment, social, governance) initiative.
“WTACH’s ambition to respect and conserve local culture is fully aligned with ‘The Outrigger Way’ - our corporate foundation of caring for host, guest and place,” said Monica Salter, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Social Responsibility.
“We’re grateful to be part of a network of like-minded organisations to protect and preserve cultural uniqueness through respectful engagement with local communities and custodians,” she said.
The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) is the global authority on the protection and preservation of cultural heritage assets through the development of responsible and sustainable tourism practices and policies. As a globally recognised and respected NGO it brings together public, private, community-based and specialist academic sector organisations to assist Governments, Donors, Destinations and the Tourism sector to achieve their long-term goals and objectives whilst minimising the risks associated with inadequate or ineffective Cultural Heritage Tourism (CHT) planning. WTACH is a not-for-profit membership organisation that seeks to ensure that the unique attributes, history and cultural values of the world’s communities are celebrated and preserved for generations to come. More at WTACH.org. Contact: membership@WTACH.org.
For nearly 75 years, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts has charted a journey of discovery – expanding from Hawaii to premier resort destinations including Fiji, Mauritius, Thailand and The Maldives. The privately held hospitality company invites guests to ‘Escape Ordinary’ with authentic Signature Experiences and the Outrigger DISCOVERY loyalty programmes. Outrigger’s multi-branded portfolio includes Outrigger® Resorts, OHANA Hotels by Outrigger®, Hawaii Vacation Condos by Outrigger®, Kapalua Villas Maui, and its newest addition, Honua Kai Resort & Spa Maui while also managing select properties from top international hotel brands including Embassy Suites® by Hilton, Best Western® and Hilton Grand Vacations®. Find out more at Outrigger.com