OUTRIGGER Kāʻanapali Beach Resort has promoted Meghan Lee to Resort Manager, effective October 10, 2026. The appointment recognises her contributions to the property’s sales and marketing operations and marks a new chapter in her hospitality career as she takes on broader operational responsibilities.
In her new role, Lee will oversee the resort’s daily operations, business planning, budgeting, financial forecasting and performance improvement. Working closely with General Manager Edwin Torres, she will also support sales and marketing initiatives designed to drive revenue growth, strengthen the resort’s market position and build lasting relationships with travel industry partners and the local community.
Meghan Lee’s Experience in Hospitality and Tourism
Lee has served as Director of Sales and Marketing at OUTRIGGER Kāʻanapali Beach Resort since 2024, contributing to the property’s commercial strategy, market development and business performance.
Before joining the resort, she held the same position at Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, where she gained further experience in tourism marketing, sales strategy and customer engagement.
Her professional background combines hospitality operations knowledge with commercial expertise, providing a strong foundation for her transition into a broader leadership role.
With experience across both resort hospitality and tourism services, Lee brings an understanding of how effective sales and marketing strategies can support business growth while enhancing the overall guest experience.
Academic Background and Community Involvement
Lee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Travel Industry Management from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Her academic background has provided a foundation in tourism, hospitality management and the wider travel industry.
Alongside her professional responsibilities, Lee serves on the board of the Moore Aloha Foundation, demonstrating her involvement in community-focused initiatives.
Her new position will allow her to combine her commercial experience, industry knowledge and community engagement to support the resort’s operational objectives and long-term development.
New Responsibilities as Resort Manager
As Resort Manager, Lee will take on a wider range of responsibilities covering daily operations, financial planning, budgeting and business performance.
She will work alongside General Manager Edwin Torres to implement strategies that support revenue generation, strengthen market competitiveness and maintain productive relationships with travel industry partners.
Her expanded role also places an emphasis on collaboration with the local community, an important part of hospitality in Maui, where tourism and local culture are closely connected.
The promotion reflects the resort’s focus on leadership development and bringing commercial expertise into its wider operational strategy.
About OUTRIGGER Kāʻanapali Beach Resort
Located in Lahaina on Maui’s western coast, OUTRIGGER Kāʻanapali Beach Resort offers guests an opportunity to experience Hawaiʻi’s coastal surroundings and distinctive local culture.
The property is part of OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group, a hospitality company with more than 70 years of industry experience. The group operates and develops properties across destinations including Hawaiʻi, Fiji, Thailand, Guam, Mauritius and the Maldives.
Its portfolio focuses on resort experiences that connect travellers with the character, traditions and culture of their destinations.
With Meghan Lee stepping into the Resort Manager role, OUTRIGGER Kāʻanapali Beach Resort strengthens its leadership team as it continues to focus on operational performance, commercial growth and meaningful relationships with guests, travel partners and the local community.
