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Travelodge Tahiti
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InterContinental Tahiti – Aerial View © Johan Drone Adventure
The InterContinental Tahiti Resort & & Spa, understood to lots of as Beachcomber, commemorates its 50th anniversary this year. Initially opened on June 19, 1974, as “Travelodge Tahiti,” the resort has actually long stood as a premier location in French Polynesia where high-end satisfies the lively spirit of Polynesian culture.
As part of this turning point year, InterContinental Tahiti Resort & & Spa revealed Laurent Vigneron as the brand-new General Manager. Laurent prospers Thierry Brovelli, who committed 9 years to leading the resort and retired after a recognized 32-year profession in the Pacific. Laurent brings a wealth of experience from his previous functions in high-end hospitality throughout Bora Bora, Moorea, Morocco, Algeria, and Switzerland. Understood for his dedication to quality, culture, and sustainability, Laurent aspires to continue the resort’s tradition.
Furthermore, to honor this substantial turning point, the resort opened an exhibit at the Tahiti airport in May 2024, showcasing pictures of the resort’s devoted workers who have actually added to its storied history. Extra pictures are shown at the resort up until year’s end. Together with the exhibit, an unique brief movie highlighting the dynamic life and culture of the resort was developed. The resort likewise hosted its yearly Mini Heiva in early August, including leading dance performers and commemorating the abundant cultural heritage of Tahiti. This year’s occasion was especially unique, tracing the resort’s advancement through efficiencies by the acclaimed HEITOA dance performers which the InterContinental Tahiti formed with a number of members of the personnel.
Starting with 200 spaces and 17 cottages on a personal motu, the resort has actually gone through a number of improvements, initially rebranding as “Tahiti Beachcomber” in 1979-1980 and later on as “Tahiti Beachcomber Parkroyal” in 1987, before lastly ending up being the prominent InterContinental Tahiti Resort in 2001. Throughout its advancement, the resort presented signature experiences, such as the Friday-night Tahitian dance program in 1982, which developed into the precious Te ‘Ui Tapairu, commemorating the abundant customs of Tahitian dance.
Extra notable turning points consist of the intro of the lagoonarium, a natural fish and coral reserve; the facility of collaborations with popular chefs like Marc Haeberlin and Bruno Oger; and the continuous dedication to cultural conservation and neighborhood engagement.