PHUKET: Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort will be the host venue for the ITF-sanctioned Phuket Beach Tennis Tournament 2014. The event will take place Friday to Sunday, December 5-7, overlooking Bang Tao beach in Laguna Phuket.
As part of the ITF Beach Tennis global tour, the competition will feature highly ranked players from Europe, the United States and Asia. They will compete for prize money of US$10,000.
Stadium seating will be erected for the games so that visitors can enjoy the highly competitive matches, which will feature 16 male and 16 female pairings.The tournament runs from 9am to 9pm each day. Entry is free and food and beverage will be available at the venue.
A DJ will be on hand to keep energy levels up.
The Phuket event at the Outrigger is the first of two ITF-sanctioned beach tennis tournaments being held in Thailand this year. Hua Hin is hosting a follow on event, December 9-11.
Outrigger will provide accommodation for players and key officials, food and beverage to supporters as well as hosting a VIP beach barbecue for players, sponsors and officials.
''The Beach Tennis Tour of 2014 is a natural fit for Outrigger,'' said Tony Pedroni, General Manager of the Outrigger. ''From Hawaii to Mauritius, Outrigger is synonymous with dynamic and exciting sports such as beach tennis, XTERRA triathlons and surfing. Providing an active lifestyle family holiday is what Outrigger does best,'' he said.
Beach tennis, like volleyball, is a fast and exhilarating sport packed with spectacular shot making and rallies.
Visit the ITF beach tennis website to learn more about what makes this fast growing sport so exciting. ITF also has a YouTube channel showing great beach tennis action.
About Outrigger Enterprises Group
Outrigger Enterprises Group is one of the largest and fastest growing privately-held leisure lodging, retail and hospitality companies operating in the Asia-Pacific, Oceania and Indian Ocean regions. As part of its unique hospitality offering, the values-based company extends exceptional hospitality and authentic cultural experiences, incorporating local traditions and customs into the guest experience at each of its properties worldwide. Guided by more than 67 years of family leadership, Outrigger runs a highly-successful, multi-branded portfolio of hotels, condominiums and vacation resort properties, including Outrigger Resorts, OHANA Hotels and Resorts, Embassy Suites, Holiday Inn, Best Western, Wyndham Vacation Ownership and Hilton Grand Vacations. Currently, Outrigger operates and/or has under development 45 properties with approximately 11,000 rooms located in Hawaii; Australia; Guam; Fiji; Thailand; Mauritius, Maldives, Vietnam; and Hainan Island, China. For online information, log on at www.outriggerenterprisesgroup.com and www.outrigger.com.
As part of the ITF Beach Tennis global tour, the competition will feature highly ranked players from Europe, the United States and Asia. They will compete for prize money of US$10,000.
Stadium seating will be erected for the games so that visitors can enjoy the highly competitive matches, which will feature 16 male and 16 female pairings.The tournament runs from 9am to 9pm each day. Entry is free and food and beverage will be available at the venue.
A DJ will be on hand to keep energy levels up.
The Phuket event at the Outrigger is the first of two ITF-sanctioned beach tennis tournaments being held in Thailand this year. Hua Hin is hosting a follow on event, December 9-11.
Outrigger will provide accommodation for players and key officials, food and beverage to supporters as well as hosting a VIP beach barbecue for players, sponsors and officials.
''The Beach Tennis Tour of 2014 is a natural fit for Outrigger,'' said Tony Pedroni, General Manager of the Outrigger. ''From Hawaii to Mauritius, Outrigger is synonymous with dynamic and exciting sports such as beach tennis, XTERRA triathlons and surfing. Providing an active lifestyle family holiday is what Outrigger does best,'' he said.
Beach tennis, like volleyball, is a fast and exhilarating sport packed with spectacular shot making and rallies.
Visit the ITF beach tennis website to learn more about what makes this fast growing sport so exciting. ITF also has a YouTube channel showing great beach tennis action.
About Outrigger Enterprises Group
Outrigger Enterprises Group is one of the largest and fastest growing privately-held leisure lodging, retail and hospitality companies operating in the Asia-Pacific, Oceania and Indian Ocean regions. As part of its unique hospitality offering, the values-based company extends exceptional hospitality and authentic cultural experiences, incorporating local traditions and customs into the guest experience at each of its properties worldwide. Guided by more than 67 years of family leadership, Outrigger runs a highly-successful, multi-branded portfolio of hotels, condominiums and vacation resort properties, including Outrigger Resorts, OHANA Hotels and Resorts, Embassy Suites, Holiday Inn, Best Western, Wyndham Vacation Ownership and Hilton Grand Vacations. Currently, Outrigger operates and/or has under development 45 properties with approximately 11,000 rooms located in Hawaii; Australia; Guam; Fiji; Thailand; Mauritius, Maldives, Vietnam; and Hainan Island, China. For online information, log on at www.outriggerenterprisesgroup.com and www.outrigger.com.
