Monthly Archives: September 2000

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Outrigger Guam Resort Hosts USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3)

The Outrigger Guam Resort was proud to host the USS Belleau Wood officers at a recent event at the hotel. The event was co-sponsored by DFS Galleria with the coordination of the Armed forces Committee of the Guam Chamber of … Read More.

Outrigger Waikiki Celebrates Aloha Festivals Week 2000

The Outrigger Waikiki celebrated Aloha Festivals Week in grand style with two special events. The first was a Day of Celebration with lei making and lei contests, Hawaiian craft displays and fabulous entertainment held on September 20. The second event, … Read More.

2000 Waikiki Ho’olaule’a

The Waikiki Ho’olaule’a took place the evening of Friday, September 22. The theme this year was “He Makana O Na Lei Nani”, (“A Gift of Beautiful Leis”). At the event there was ono food, island arts and crafts, and entertainment … Read More.

Aloha, Chuck Kelley

I am pleased to announce that Charles (Chuck) Roy Kelley, M.D. will join the Outrigger ‘ohana on October 1. Chuck will begin an executive management development program in the hospitality business.Chuck is the oldest son of Richard R. Kelley. A … Read More.

Decision 2000 – Step One – Decide to Vote

The low voter turnout for Hawaii’s recent primary elections is both disappointing and frustrating. In a state with a population of more than 1 million, it is hard to believe that only 629,162 are registered to vote and that only … Read More.

Aloha Festivals Floral Parade

Simplicity was the watchword for the float design this year. The theme of this year’s Aloha Fesitvals, He Makana O Na Lei Nani – – A Gift of Beautiful Leis- – -was depicted on the Aloha Festivals ribbons by a … Read More.

Remembering George Kanahele

The first time I heard Dr. George Kanahele speak, he made me uncomfortable. He was speaking at a Hawaii Hotel Association meeting about the importance of this place, Hawaii, its history of hospitality, and yet how few of the members … Read More.

Outrigger’s Australian Connection

With the eyes of the world focused on Australia for the Olympics, it is a good time for us to reflect on the close ties Outrigger Hotels & Resorts has had with that nation over the years. Shortly after the … Read More.

Outrigger Waikiki’s Kalakaua Experience

In celebration of Aloha Festivals Week, the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach will host three talented artisans, Umi Kai, Bob Morrison and Henry Kila Hopfe, as part of their Kalakaua Experience Series. ,Umi Kai is skilled at carving poi pounders … Read More.

Waikiki Ho’olaule’a 2000

The Aloha Festivals celebration is just around the corner! This year’s theme “He Makana O Na Lei Nani_A Gift of Beautiful Leis” selected by Aloha Festivals’ 2000 President, Lurline Kawainui, depicts the most special tradition in Hawaii. Presenting a lei … Read More.