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04 July 2010

Phuket chosen as Asian HQ

PHUKET: Asia Travel Tips reports that Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Asia has officially established Phuket as its Regional Operating Headquarters (ROH).

The resort operator has also been approved by the Thai Government's Board of Investment, under the Ministry of Industry.

"We are a resort company so have chosen a resort location," said Outrigger's Senior Vice President for Asia, Darren Edmonstone.

"Our expertise since our formation in Hawaii over 60 years ago pertains to warm climate resort holidays. Phuket, with its great aviation access, human resources and culture of hospitality is a perfect regional headquarters for us in Asia.

“With a headquarters in Phuket, Outrigger can easily access resort areas of potential business interest in India, Indonesia, Vietnam, China and around Asia," he added.

Here in Phuket, the resort company manages the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort & Villas as well as the Outrigger Serenity Terraces Resort.

The Thai Government created the ROH program in 2001 to reinforce Thailand's position as an important business hub.

Phuket Gazett.