Hawaii's Waimea Plantation Cottages Welcomes Gregg Enright as GM

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. January 19, 2015

KAUAI, HAWAII - January 19, 2015 - Waimea Plantation Cottages is pleased to announce the addition of Gregg Enright to its leadership team as the new general manager. Enright comes to this position with more than 30 years of experience on all four of the major Hawaiian Islands. As general manager, Enright will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations including: guest relations, front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, finances, team building and staff development.

"Waimea Plantation Cottages has an opportunity to give guests a unique and authentic Hawaiian experience," says Doug Rigoni, executive vice president & COO of Coast Hotels U.S. "Through his extensive background in the hospitality industry and in-depth Hawaiian knowledge, Gregg will serve as an extremely valuable resource in helping Waimea Plantation Cottages elevate its overall service and the execution of long-term strategic goals."

Enright received his start in hospitality at the young age of 14 and worked his way up to manager at a half-way house on a golf course. From there he took a short detour to learn about fashion at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Enright started his official hospitality career in food and beverage in Manhattan, NY before easily transitioning into management. Enright quickly realized he had a passion and natural talent for creating a dynamic team that fits each member into the right leadership role while ensuing the delivery of desired results. He has spent the last 27 years operating eight different resorts for Outrigger Hotels & Resorts in Hawaii where he won multiple awards for performance, dedication and innovation.

"Having lived and worked in Hawaii since I was 26 years old, I'm looking forward to representing a property that really embraces the history of the island," said Enright. "Waimea Plantation Cottages is a hidden gem and I'm looking forward to expanding its brand recognition in both the local and national hospitality space."

With Enright's experience, knowledge and passion, Waimea Plantation Cottages looks forward to the wonderful work he will undoubtedly do for the property.

To learn more about Waimea Plantation Cottages or to book a stay, please visit www.waimea-plantation.com. To connect with Waimea Plantation Cottages online, please "Like" the hotel Facebook at Waimea Plantation Cottages or "follow" on Twitter at @CottagesKauai.

About Waimea Plantation Cottages

Waimea Plantation Cottages embody Hawaiian life in the 1800's, creating a quiet hotel culture against the backdrop of contemporary Hawaii. Located on the Western Coast of Kauai, close to Waimea Canyon and the Napali Coast, Waimea Plantation Cottages features a nostalgic glimpse into life on a formerly active sugar plantation with breathtaking black sand oceanfront views. Nestled on a 27-acre plantation site, the 60-cottage resort has been restored with period-inspired furniture and modern appliances. Every cottage has a full kitchen and front porch. Additionally, the Managers House situated ocean-front makes an ideal venue for weddings, family reunions and corporate events. Waimea Plantation Cottages also features amenities such as yoga and water aerobics classes, a swimming pool, BBQ rentals, an art gallery, high-speed Wi-Fi and more.

About Coast Hotels

Coast Hotels offers properties throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Northwest Territories, the Yukon, Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. Coast owns, manages and franchises properties in cities large and small. As one of North America's growing - and Canada's largest - hotel brands, Coast owes its continued expansion to its commitment to exceptional service, prime locations, value, and guest satisfaction. Visit coasthotels.com or call 1.800.663.1144.