Outrigger Resorts and Hotels has announced that Kiana Beimes as the new general manager of the Ohana Waikiki East by Outrigger, and Ceci Hamao as the general manager of the Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. Both Beimes and Hamao will oversee their respective hotel operations in addition to developing strategic plans to ensure profitability and growth.
Senior vice president for hotel operations of The Americas, Mike Shaff, said that both Beimes and Hamao have demonstrated their dedication, leadership, and exceptional vision in guiding their teams to success.
“With extreme pleasure, I look forward to seeing them continue to excel in their new roles with Outrigger,” said Shaff.
Earlier this year, Beimes was appointed hotel manager of the Ohana Waikiki East by Outrigger; before that, she was area director of front services for the property in addition to the Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. She was also assistant area director for the same hotels and Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort and front office manager at the Beachcomber. Beimes began her hospitality career in 2013 as an intern at Outrigger’s flagship Outrigger Reef, Waikiki Beach Resort.
Hamao has been the resort manager at the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort since 2022. Before that, she was area director of front services for Outrigger’s six Waikīkī hotels and began her Outrigger career as front office manager. She came to Outrigger from The Modern, where she was director of front services. She started her hospitality career at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort as a guest services manager.
Outrigger has charted a collection of resorts and hotels across Hawai’i, Fiji, Mauritius, Thailand, and the Maldives for over 75 years.
