Monthly Archives: August 1999

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Dave Scott OIW GM

Please join Human Resources and me in congratulating Dave Scott on his new assignment as General Manager of the Outrigger Islander Waikiki, effective September 9.Dave began his hotel career in 1986, just as renovations were getting underway at the ORF. … Read More.

Hawaii Four-O-Midlife Crisis

Forty years and one week ago, on August 21, 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower welcomed Hawaii as the 50th state in the Union. The islands from Kauai to Hawaii were blanketed with fields of sugar and pineapple. A total of … Read More.

Outrigger Begins Major Marketing Effort Aimed at Families

Outrigger has begun a multi-year sales and marketing effort aimed at families traveling with children. It began in June with our introduction of the Island Explorer kits we are distributing to families at check-in and the opening of our Cowabunga … Read More.

On the Road-Outrigger’s Jackson Hole Lodge

While I was on holiday last week, I traveled from Denver, Colorado, to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and visited the Jackson Hole Lodge, managed by Outrigger Lodging Services. Jean Rolles, David Carey and other Kelley Family members joined me. This property, … Read More.

Are You Prepared?

(Dr. Kelley is on vacation, his column will return on August 21.)This week, Hurricanes Eugene and Dora have been in our neighborhood. It appears they won’t come close enough to even have much impact on our sunshine, but it is … Read More.

Baywatch Hawaii Comes to the Outrigger Kaua`i Beach

Lights, camera, action! Once again Hollywood met Kaua’i the week of July 4, as the cast and crew of Baywatch Hawaii checked into the Outrigger Kaua’i Beach Hotel. They were there to film the premiere episode around the island. Anticipation … Read More.

Everyday Moments of Aloha

(Dr. Kelley is on vacation, his column will return on August 21.)The media often report the bold strategic moves a company devises in the corporate boardroom. Outrigger gets attention this way when we celebrate the opening of our new properties … Read More.