Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Launches Room Bookings on Facebook

PHUKET, 8 June 2010 – Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas and O-CE-N Bali by Outrigger have introduced room booking widgets to their Facebook sites.

“Outrigger is leading the way in converting the buzz about social media into bookings and rewarding holiday experiences,” said Pieter van der Hoeven, Director of Sales & Marketing for Outrigger in Asia. “It is logical that conversations on a hotel’s Facebook wall should be supported by a user-friendly booking device.”

The widget allows guests to receive instant confirmation for their preferred visit dates. Staff at the resorts are also able to answer any questions about the destination or special requests through the Facebook wall.

The booking feature allows would-be guests to save and compare information for different hotels so that they can make the correct choice when they are ready to book.

Outrigger’s Facebook booking feature became available for its Phuket and Bali resorts on 3 June.

“We want to make it a seamless step from social media engagement to joining us for a real holiday,” said van der Hoeven. “And yes, we have free wireless internet throughout our properties in Asia. Guests can continue to interact through Facebook while enjoying their vacation with us.”

Simply enter “Outrigger” on your own Facebook search to find out more or book an Outrigger holiday in Phuket or Bali.

Further information and bookings
O-CE-N Bali by Outrigger – visit www.outrigger.com or email res@outrigger-bali.com. Tel: (+62) 361 737400.

Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas – www.outriggerphuket.com or email laguna@outrigger.co.th. Tel: (+66) 76 336 900.

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About Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas
Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas offers 68 spacious two-, three- and four-bedroom villas in a large secluded enclave within Laguna Phuket Destination Resort. The three- and four-bed villas have private swimming pools. Outrigger guests have signing privileges at 30 food and beverage outlets and spa facilities across Laguna Phuket, and at the nearby Laguna Phuket Golf Course. The Outrigger property features Bites Café in the park, in-villa dining, butler service, a gym and free five-minute transfers to and from the resort’s own beach club at secluded white sand Layan beach. Visit www.outriggerphuket.com.

About O-CE-N Bali by Outrigger
O-CE-N Bali by Outrigger on popular Legian beach is a modern, spacious and maritime-inspired beachside resort that offers apartment-style accommodation in 112 spacious suites. The property, which has its own spa, opened in November 2008. The resort was designed in a contemporary style with natural stone and clean finishes in shades of broken white and ocean blue inspired by Bali’s beaches. The resort’s two restaurants, C Bistro & Lounge and Flying Fish, both offer indoor and outdoor dining terraces overlooking the beach. The property offers a wide variety of activities for youngsters, couples, groups and families seeking an active, fun vacation. Visit www.outrigger.com.

About Outrigger Enterprises Group
Outrigger Enterprises Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing, privately-held hospitality companies in Asia Pacific. Outrigger specializes in managing highly-competitive, culturally-sensitive hotels and resorts. Outrigger is also a developer of lodging, retail, and entertainment venues in key leisure destinations. It is an expert in managing full-service hotels, condominium resorts, time-share resorts and resort retail. Outrigger Enterprises Group is known for visionary management, strong corporate values, fair and ethical business practices, a true passion for treating its employees well, and a commitment to enriching the many communities in which it operates. www.outriggerenterprisesgroup.com.

Outrigger media contact in Asia
Ken Scott
ScottAsia Communications
T. (+66) 81 931 2753
E. ken@ScottAsia.net

Khun Bim: (+66) 86 712 9911
E. bim@ScottAsia.net

Outrigger Enterprises Group media contact (Hawaii)
Nancy Daniels, APR
Director of Public Relations
T. (808) 921-6839
E. nancy.daniels@outrigger.com