Indigenous performers at resort opening

Mingaletta and Peninsula Indigenous Performing Arts Group performed at the opening of the Ettalong Outrigger Resort on November 21.

The dancers from Mingaletta and the Performing Arts Group welcomed Ka'ipo Ho and Marsha Kapu, Hawaiian cultural performers, to their traditional land.

Outrigger executives including vice-president of operations Mr Cliff Olson and general manager Mr Nicolas Bottiglieri were also in attendance to elaborate on Outrigger's history that dates back to 1947, when the family-owned company opened its first resort beside the shores of Waikiki.

The $80 million Outrigger resort was ceremoniously linked with its Hawaiian heritage by Member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd, Mr Olson and Minister for the Central Coast Mr Grant McBride.

The celebration was almost three years from the date that Multiplex announced it would construct the resort.

The Outirgger opened to the public in June this year.

The Outrigger features a mix of 236 studios and suites, eight floors, and a range of recreational facilities including the new Jhalu Day Spa set to open in December.

Press release, November 21 Outrigger Resort