You'll find insight and observations about travel, tourism and all things Outrigger
at this Saturday Briefing, featuring
Chairman Emeritus Richard Kelley's
weekly blog, plus the latest news, happenings, photos, guest
stories and updates on the special 'ohana that is
Outrigger® Hotels and Resorts.
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the Ho’omaopopo (recognition) luncheon honoring Outrigger’s Alaka’i (leaders), employees who have worked all year to perfect their hospitality skills. It was a heartwarming experience to see so many people involved and focused … Read More.
In 1983, the Air Force Hawaii First Sergeant’s Association established an awards program to recognize individuals who have performed above and beyond the call in support of First Sergeants and their mission. This award is not presented quarterly, or annually … Read More.
The first Outrigger Hotels Cuisines of the Pacific took place October 29 – 31 on the grounds of Kapiolani Community College. This was Outrigger’s initial attempt to showcase the company’s Pacific expansion to Hawaii residents and visitors. At the same … Read More.
Recently there were two contiguous stories in the New York Times Travel Section, the most influential and widely-read travel publication in the United States. The first story chronicles Hawaii’s woes as being too expensive and too rundown for today’s visitors. … Read More.
As the media and political pundits digest the results of the recent general election, there seems to be a difference of opinion as to whether the narrow victory of Ben Cayetano over Linda Lingle in the gubernatorial race sends a … Read More.
Two more resorts have been added to Outrigger’s growing Australia ‘ohana-the Calypso Tower in the popular vacation destination of Coolangatta, on Queensland’s Gold Coast, and the Calypso Plaza Cairns, at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef in Northern Queensland.We … Read More.
At 6:01 a.m., November 11, 1918, Marshall Foch, Commander in Chief of the Allied Forces ordered the stop of hostilities in World War I. That special November day–Armistice Day–was set aside as the day to reflect and remember the sacrifices … Read More.
This week Hawaii and the nation went to the polls to cast their ballots, and a lot has been said about the outcome. I want to add my perspective.First, I want to congratulate all who ran for elective office and … Read More.
