Monthly Archives: January 2000

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15th Annual Ala Wai Challenge

Outrigger Hotels & Resorts was a gold sponsor of the 15th Annual Ala Wai Challenge held on Sunday, January 23, at the Ala Wai Playground and Park. This annual event is a fundraiser for the Waikiki Community Center and was … Read More.

Deidre Kelley Catering & Conference Service Manager

On behalf of Human Resources, I am pleased to announce the promotion of Deidre Kelley to Catering & Conference Service Manager. Deidre joined the Outrigger Wailea Resort ‘ohana in April of 1999 as Asia Sales & Services Manager. In September … Read More.

Jill La Fleur Joins the Outrigger ‘Ohana

I join Human Resources in welcoming Jill La Fleur as a Sales Manager at the Outrigger Wailea Resort. Jill will be handling the Meetings and Incentives Group Market in Southern California and the MidWest states.Jill brings to our resort several … Read More.

Hula Bowl Hurrah!

?Maui football fans were wondering about the weather early in the morning this past January 22nd, but by game time, the sun had broken through the clouds, and everyone in the stands was ready for the kick off of the … Read More.

Discover The New Outrigger Weekend

?Over this past weekend, a group of Hawaii’s business and community leaders were invited to “Discover the New Outrigger” at the beautiful Outrigger Waikoloa Beach (OWB). Along with the sponsorship of our partners, Hawaiian Airlines, Continental Airlines and Air Pacific, … Read More.

Walking a Fine Line

Those of us in the hospitality industry face an ongoing balancing act of providing the best possible experience for all of our guests, while accommodating an array of different personalities, guest activities, agendas and exuberance levels. In our efforts to … Read More.

Our Stars of the Industry

Last Friday, the Hawaii Hotel Association held its Tenth Annual Na Po’e Pa’ahana Awards Recognition Luncheon at the Sheraton Waikiki. This is the one time of year “stars” of the visitor industry are recognized statewide, and it’s a BIG deal … Read More.

Fabian Quartucci, Director of Revenue Management, OWR

On behalf of Human Resources, I am pleased to announce that Fabian Quartucci has been promoted to Director of Revenue Management at the Outrigger Wailea Resort. Fabian joined the OWR ‘ohana in August 1997 as a Hotel Assistant Manager, coming … Read More.

Hospitable Technology Makes for a Pleasant Stay

My stay at the Century Plaza Hotel, UCLA Hotel Investment Conference headquarters, demonstrated that hospitality and technology can work together to provide a superior guest experience. The Century Plaza is a Westin Hotel, now an operating unit of Starwood. Before … Read More.

Smart Technology Requires Smarter Hoteliers

This week I attended the Hotel Investment Conference in Los Angeles, 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 … Read More.