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.
Congratulations to Dennis S. Miho who has been awarded the Certified Engineering Operations Executive (CEOE) designation by the Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Motel Association (AH&MA). This announcement comes from Dr. Ronald F. Cichy, CHA, CHE, Chairman of … Read More.
I am pleased to join Human Resources in announcing that John Neeley has been promoted to Manager of Reservation Technology. John brings a wealth of reservations and hotel technical experience to this newly-created position.Reporting to John are Javier Oliveri, Systems … Read More.
The fifth annual Outrigger Hotels Volleyball Invitational took place January 20-22 at the Stan Sheriff Center. As in years past, the three-night event was filled with exciting action volleyball between the UH Rainbows, Penn State, UCLA and Lewis. While the … Read More.
When Ben Cayetano was re-elected last November, I used this space to say that our Governor “has perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make it all happen. He said he is not going to run for public office again and plans … Read More.
On February 1, Lae nani Resort will join Outrigger’s growing family of Hawaii’s finest resort condominiums. OHR’s Resort Condominium Division will take over management of both the homeowners’ association and the rental operation from Village Resorts.Lae nani was developed by … Read More.
Please join me in congratulating Robin Graf on his appointment to General Manager of The Royal Waikoloan Hotel on the Big Island. Robin replaces Ted Hardie who is enroute to the Republic of the Marshall Islands as General Manager of … Read More.
This week, I attended the opening sessions of the State House and Senate. House Speaker Calvin Say called upon his Chinese heritage to note that it was the 20th day of the month, the 20th State Legislature and the end … Read More.
On Friday, January 8, The Hawaii Hotel Association held its Annual Na Po’e Pa’ahana Recognition luncheon honoring the “stars” of the hotel industry statewide.Outrigger was well represented with nine nominees.Daryl AkiyoshiManager of the YearJon TakushiManager of the YearErlette RichardsonManager of … Read More.
I’m pleased to announce that Outrigger has reached an agreement with the owners of the former Maui Inter-Continental Resort to purchase the 516-room oceanfront resort and rename it the Outrigger Wailea Resort (now known as the Aston Wailea Resort). As … Read More.
This week I attended the Hotel Investment Conference sponsored by the UCLA Department of Business and Management. Top executives from the nation’s leading hotel companies were present to discuss the status of our business and prospects for the coming year.A … Read More.
