Geoff Pearson

OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the appointment of GEOFF PEARSON as the newgeneral manager of OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa on Hawai'i Island.

In this role, Pearson will assume the responsibility of overseeing the daily operations and management of the resort. His duties will encompass the integration of cultural elements into exceptional guest experiences, the cultivation of a positive work environment for employees and active engagement with the Kailua-Kona community, all while striving to achieve the resort's financial objectives.

Pearson joined OUTRIGGER earlier this year as the director of sales and marketing, where he quickly gained familiarity with the resort and its dedicated team. He also collaborated closely with OUTRIGGER's corporate and global sales and revenue teams, particularly during a period of property enhancements.

Pearson brings with him a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry, including a prior association with OUTRIGGER as the hotel manager of the OUTRIGGER Reef Lanais in 1988. His career has seen him serve in pivotal roles such as director of sales and marketing for Halekulani and Halepuna Waikiki, director of rooms at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel, front office manager at the St. Regis Princeville Resort on Kaua'i and the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.