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.
Outrigger Hotels & Resorts celebrated National Housekeepers Week from September 13 – 17. It was a busy but wonderful week, honoring our Housekeepers who ensure our rooms and public areas are spotless. As we all know, this is no small … Read More.
A member of the Outrigger ‘ohana, Arnold Van Fossen, wrote to me this week shortly after he returned home from the hospital and major abdominal surgery. Arnold is fine, but the whole experience has caused him to focus on how … Read More.
Countless hours of hard work by many Outrigger employee volunteers and their ‘ohana came to a happy ending as the 1999 Aloha Festivals Royal Court float pulled out of the Ala Wai Terrace parking lot early Saturday morning, heading towards … Read More.
Outrigger’s Royal Court Float in this year’s Aloha Festivals Floral Parade was one of the best ever. It was a memorable tribute to our Islands’ heritage. Many thanks to all of the members of the Outrigger ‘ohana, friends and family, … Read More.
On Friday of last week, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts announced that they had entered into an agreement with Stanford Hotels Corporation to sell the 625-room Outrigger Prince Kuhio Hotel. The sale will enable Outrigger to continue to reinvest in Waikiki … Read More.
During the coming week, two important events will take place. Outrigger Hotels & Resorts will join the National Housekeepers Association to honor Housekeepers around the world, and legendary Denver Broncos’ quarterback John Elway will be honored in Denver. Elway’s jersey … Read More.
Government and business leaders, Iroij (traditional chiefs), the island community and OMR management were at Amata Kabua International Airport to meet the Aloha Airlines’ inaugural flight from Honolulu on Friday, August 27. Aloha Airlines will commence scheduled weekly service to … Read More.
I join Human Resources in announcing Suzette Dye’s appointment to the position of Sales Manager, Western Region, and Sharon Bianco has been appointed to the postion of Director of Catering, Conventions and Meetings for the Outrigger Waikoloa Beach.Suzette comes to … Read More.
The other day I had a chance to meet Gary Kubiak, offensive coordinator of the World Champion Denver Broncos. Born of poor parents in rural Texas, he was inspired to excellence while at St. Pius High School near Houston. He … Read More.
