Dean Nakasone, general manager of Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort is proud to announce that the resort is a recipient of the 2012 Hawaii Green Business Award presented by Hawaii’s Governor Neil Abercrombie and the state of Hawaii.
Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort was commended for its continued efforts to protect Hawaii’s pristine environment by committing to conserving water, energy, and other resources. Judges were highly impressed with the meaningful changes undertaken by the hotel that have resulted in reducing the property’s energy consumption by 4,000 kWh per day and saving 624,267 gallons of water annually through improved cooling tower operations.
“It is such a great honor for Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort to receive the prestigious Hawaii Green Business Award,” says Dean Nakasone. “Our strong commitment to protecting Hawaii’s environment and conserving its natural resources has always been a part of the resort’s core values. We share the success with every employee and thank them for their efforts in providing a cleaner and better environment for Hawaii’s residents and visitors.”
By enacting green practices, Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort hopes to inspire other businesses in the state to increase their environmental efforts and protect Hawaii’s precious natural resources.
Rates at the environmentally-friendly Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort start at just $159 per night. Managed by Outrigger Enterprises Group, the resort enjoys an ideal location, just a short stroll to the famous Waikiki Beach. Shopping, dining and entertainment, including Jimmy Buffett’s at the Beachcomber, Macy’s, located on the street level of the hotel, Royal Hawaiian Center, International Market Place, DFS (Duty Free Shop), Duke’s Restaurant and Waikiki and Waikiki Beach Walk are all within walking distance.
About Holiday Inn
With more than 1,200 hotels worldwide, Holiday Inn Hotels is the most widely recognized lodging brand in the world. In fact, Holiday Inn was one of the first international hotel brands to establish a presence in China in 1984. Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts provides the services that business travelers need, while also offering a comfortable atmosphere where all people can relax and enjoy amenities such as restaurants and room service, swimming pools, fitness centers and comfortable lounges. The casual atmosphere and amenities such as meeting and on-site business facilities, KidSuites rooms, and Kids Eat and Stay Free programs demonstrate the long-standing commitment of Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts to serving travelers and have helped to establish the brand as “America’s Favorite Hotel.”
About Outrigger Enterprises Group
Outrigger Enterprises Group is one of the largest and fastest growing privately-held leisure lodging and hospitality companies in the Asia Pacific and Oceania regions and continues to expand its presence throughout the area. A family-owned company with 65 years of hospitality experience, Outrigger runs a highly-successful, multi-branded line of hotels, condominiums and vacation resort properties, including Outrigger® Hotels & Resorts, OHANA® Hotels & Resorts, Embassy Suites®, Best Western®, and Wyndham Vacation Ownership®. Currently, Outrigger operates and/or has under development 45 properties with close to 11,000 rooms located in Hawaii; Australia; Guam; Fiji; Bali; Thailand; Vietnam; and Hainan Island, China. Outrigger Enterprises Group also operates and develops hotel properties and hospitality-related retail and real estate opportunities for partners in Hawaii, the Pacific, and Asia.
