{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Outrigger Is Reinventing Its Hotels. Here's the Strategy.","description":"Outrigger Hospitality Group is spending $100 million renovating Outrigger Waikiki, taking the property, as CEO Jeff Wagoner puts it, "all the way down to the concrete." And the company is preparing to relaunch its brand after an extensive transformation of its hotel and resort portfolio. During The Lodging Conference, No Vacancy News host Glenn Haussman catches up with Jeff Wagoner, President & CEO of Outrigger Hospitality Group, about the company's ambitious renovation strategy and what comes next for one of hospitality's most recognizable resort brands. With major projects in Hawaii and Thailand nearing completion, Outrigger is preparing a new chapter that emphasizes the history, culture and character of each destination. Jeff shares how the company incorporates local storytelling into its properties, including artwork and design elements featuring recycled materials and rope recovered from the ocean. But how does Outrigger translate hundreds of millions of dollars in property improvements into a stronger brand identity that resonates with today's travelers? And what does Jeff envision for the company's next chapter? Hear Jeff's perspective on Outrigger's transformation and the strategy behind its investments. Thanks so much to Unifocus for supporting this podcast. Unifocus: Workforce Management Redefined. Visit unifocus.com. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might\u2019ve missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866. #OutriggerHotels #HotelDevelopment #Hospitality ","author_name":"No Vacancy Live and No Vacancy News","author_url":"http:\/\/novacancy.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"