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.
Some Want to Shoot the Messenger!This week we launched the 4th annual WTTC Hawaii Tourism Report, which documents the economic contribution of Travel & Tourism in our state. The report was generally well received by the visitor industry executives and … Read More.
Twenty-five years ago, a young man named Bud Andress came into my office, which was then located behind the front desk at the Outrigger Waikiki hotel. He said that he felt travel agents needed more and better information about Hawaii. … Read More.
On June 1, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts introduced OHANA HOTELS to representatives of the travel media at a breakfast briefing. The following day, news of OHANA HOTELS was released locally. I’m happy to report that reaction thus far to Outrigger’s … Read More.
The advent of summer is always marked by the arrival of the Memorial Day weekend, graduation ceremonies and crowds at the airports. This year is no exception. The airlines experienced an 85% load factor over the three-day holiday. I have … Read More.
The new Outrigger Guam Resort (OGM) is the third largest resort on Guam with 600 rooms and suites, tropical pools with a water slide, spa and private sunning island, the Tinige Ansianu Cafe, featuring “Micro-Asian” cuisine and the Flying Proa … Read More.
In the spirit of aloha, with the spirit of inafa’maolek (Chamorro for hospitality-”making it good for each other”) and amid much excitement and a flurry of action, the Outrigger Guam Resort opened its doors with a “Blessing Ceremony” conducted by … Read More.
Last week the Outrigger ‘ohana lost a great friend when Patti Maldonado passed away after battling cancer for nearly a year. Patti was a special person, and I feel so honored to have been part of her life. We first … Read More.
