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.
To honor the Year of the Snake, the Outrigger Waikiki (OWK) hosted a spectacular Chinese New Year celebration on Saturday, January 20. The upper lobby was beautifully decorated with fresh bamboo; an assortment of Chinese vases filled with peach blossoms, … Read More.
Outrigger Hotels & Resorts was once again proud to be the presenting sponsor of the 16th Annual Ala Wai Challenge held on Sunday, January 21, at the Ala Wai Playground and Park. This year, we were able to pull through … Read More.
A tragedy occurred this past week, and I know that every one of us at Outrigger Enterprises is experiencing a range of feelings, from shock to deep sadness and grief. I personally feel a sense of sorrow, but I also … Read More.
Monthly exhibits of vintage Hawaiian collectibles are featured at the Outrigger Waikiki as part of our “Kalakaua Experience” cultural program. Exhibits are held on the first Friday of every month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Upper Lobby. … Read More.
The rooftop of the OHANA Reef Towers (ORT) served as a great location for a live broadcast of the Suntrips/KABL 960AM Radio’s Hawaii promotion that was held on January 8 and 9. Based out of San Francisco, KABL is the … Read More.
On Friday, January 12, 2001, The Hawaii Hotel Association held its Annual Na Po’e Pa’ahana Recognition luncheon honoring “Stars” of the hotel industry statewide.The packed house at the Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom enjoyed first-rate service and a delicious lunch … Read More.
This week, I attended the opening ceremonies for the 21st session of the Hawaii State Legislature. I sat next to Michael E. O’Neill, the new Chairman and CEO of Bank of Hawaii, who, being fresh from the Mainland, was impressed … Read More.
Kazuhisa Kawaguchi, former pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants baseball team in Japan, recently visited the Outrigger Guam Resort (OGM) with his wife Junko. The Kawaguchi’s attended the weekly manager’s reception and had their picture taken with Jim Heather, Director of … Read More.
The Outrigger ‘ohana gathered at the Outrigger Reef Hotel, Diamond Head Terrace this past Tuesday, January 10, to honor and recognize Employees of the Quarter for the 3rd Quarter of 2000. Perry Sorenson, Barry Wallace and Department Heads extended their … Read More.
Yesterday evening, many, many friends of Tom Burke, VP Operations, OHANA Hotels, gathered at the Honolulu Zoo to honor him and wish him well in his coming years of retirement. I wish I could have been there and, if I … Read More.
