Paul Horner Named GM Keauhou Beach Resort
HONOLULU, HI, March 4, 2008. Barry Wallace, executive vice president-hospitalityservices for Outrigger Enterprises Group, is pleased to announce theappointment of Paul Horner as general manager of the Outrigger-managedKeauhou Beach Resort on Hawaii's Big Island. Horner replaces Gregg Enright,who recently transferred to Kauai as Regional Director of CondominiumOperations-Kauai in addition to assuming the role of General Manager of theOutrigger Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa.
In his position, Horner oversees the day-to-day management of the hotel andits staff. He also plans, organizes and directs all hotel services ensuringa balance between customer satisfaction, effective business management andfinancial viability for the property.
Horner has an extensive background in hospitality management, most recentlyas general manager of the The Carneros Inn, a PlumpJack Resort located anhour's drive outside of San Francisco among the vineyards of California.During his tenure, Horner guided this luxury resort through a 50 milliondollar expansion resulting in the Carneros Inn being rated the #11 Resort inthe United States by Conde Nast Traveler in their 2007 Reader's Poll whiletheir Spa was rated the #16 in the United States.
Prior to The Carneros Inn, Horner spent 12 years with Castle & CookeResorts, where he gained front line knowledge in the implementation ofstringent standards for first-class, luxury hospitality while working asGeneral Manager for the luxurious Manele Bay Hotel and as Hotel Manager ofthe award-winning Lodge at Koele.
Horner is a native of Hawaii and a graduate of Kamehameha Schools. He also earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Northwestern University.
"We're delighted to have Paul on board at the Keauhou Beach Resort," saidWallace. "He brings an extensive background in hospitality management at thehighest level as well as innate knowledge, respect and appreciation ofHawaii and the islands having grown up here. We look forward to his guidanceas the Keauhou Beach Resort completes a guest room renovation and plans forother enhancements in the future."
The Keauhou Beach Resort on Hawaii's Big Island features 309 rooms on primeoceanfront acreage, adjacent to tide pools sheltering protected sea turtlesand reef fish, and the popular Kahaluu Bay Beach Park. The property'stropical gardens and ancient historical sites on property make it a popularsetting for romantic island weddings. The hotel also offers meetingfacilities, restaurants, salon and spa services, tennis courts, pool,shopping, and Hawaiian cultural programs for adults and children.
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