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.
Canadian wholesaler Signature Vacations recently recognized Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, the Outrigger West and the Outrigger Surf with three of the company’s top awards.Outrigger Hotels & Resorts was named “Best Selling Properties Overall.” The Outrigger West received the “Best Oahu … Read More.
This is my last message of the year, the century and indeed the millennium, and it seems appropriate to focus not so much on what we as a company have accomplished during the past 53 years, but to make some … Read More.
On December 3, close to 300 travel partners, business associates and well-wishers gathered with hundreds of members of the Outrigger ohana and thousands of visitors and Hawaii residents to celebrate the birth of a new hotel brand. OHANA Hotels of … Read More.
During the past week, the national focus has been on the World Trade Organization (WTO) meetings in Seattle and the early maneuvering for the national presidential race. Here in Hawaii, the focus is on Hawaii’s economy and whether or not … Read More.
(Dr. Kelley is on vacation. His column will return on December 4.)Two years ago, Outrigger’s Chairman of the Board Dr. Richard Kelley shared his observations on New York City’s remarkable resurrection from deteriorating, “bottom of the barrel” municipality to what … Read More.
Two weekends ago, an honor was bestowed on one of our employees that is a source of pride for him and his family, as well as the Outrigger ‘ohana. On November 6, the Chief or Ali’i title of “Savea Tama” … Read More.
This week, I had an opportunity to visit the Outrigger Waikoloa Beach and see firsthand all of the renovations that have taken place during the past six months. The result is fantastic, and we all can be proud of the … Read More.
Last week’s workplace shooting in Honolulu generated a great deal of news about Hawaii worldwide, and many spoke and wrote about the excellent record of low crime rates throughout our islands. That is generally true, but crime involving visitors is … Read More.
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of leading the annual meeting of Outrigger Hotels & Resorts. My remarks are reprinted below.I always look forward to this meeting because it is a time when members of the Outrigger ‘ohana from … Read More.
I join Human Resources in announcing that Terry Yawata has been named Director of Meetings, Conventions & Incentive Sales for Outrigger Hotels & Resorts. In this newly-created position, Terry is responsible for developing sales strategies to boost Outrigger’s share of … Read More.
