Monthly Archives: March 2001

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Jim Austin is Outrigger’s New Director of Public Relations

Please join me and the Human Resources department in welcoming Jim Austin to the Outrigger ‘ohana. Jim has been named Director of Public Relations for Outrigger Hotels & Resorts. In this position, Jim is responsible for directing the public relations … Read More.

Roy Cordeiro Returns to the Outrigger Wailea Resort

It is with pleasure that I join the Human Resources department in announcing the appointment of Roy Cordeiro to the position of Director of Sales & Marketing for the Outrigger Wailea Resort. Roy, who has spent the past twenty years … Read More.

Bill Weza General Manager of the Outrigger Marshall Islands Resort

I join Human Resources in announcing the promotion of Bill Weza to the position of General Manager of the Outrigger Marshall Islands Resort. Bill replaces Robert “Mick” Minicola, who has been the property’s interim General Manager since Robert McConnell left … Read More.

Life’s A Beach– State Funding Needed to Keep it That Way

(Dr. Kelley is on vacation. His column will return next week.)With Diamond Head as its backdrop, there is no stretch of beach more recognizable throughout the world than Waikiki Beach. Beloved by residents, it is arguably also the single most … Read More.

Outrigger Australia Announces Two Management Moves

I join Human Resources in congratulating two members of Outrigger’s Australia team who have taken on news responsibilities. Kris Nickelsen has transferred from Cairns to Australia’s Sunshine Coast to take up the position of General Manager at the Outrigger Mooloolaba … Read More.

The Colgate ThirteenThe Colgate Thirteen

The Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach was pleased to present The Colgate Thirteen, an all-male a cappella group from Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. Our guests were delighted by their unique blend and diverse repertoire of pop, barbershop, Motown, … Read More.

Outrigger Waikiki’s Vintage Collectibles Exhibit

Monthly exhibits of vintage Hawaiian collectibles are featured at the Outrigger Waikiki as part of our “Kalakaua Experience” cultural program. Exhibits are now held on the second Friday of every month from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Upper … Read More.

The Reunion of Honor

Just one year ago, we had a very prestigious group staying with us here on Guam. We were proud to be chosen to host the 55th Anniversary Reunion of Honor of the survivors of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Once … Read More.

Aloha, Michelle Lau!

On February 27, the Outrigger ‘ohana gathered to bid aloha to Michelle Lau who retired after 33 years of dedicated service. David Carey, Barry Wallace, Wayne Sterling and Kimberly Agas expressed their appreciation for her hard work and contribution on … Read More.

The Good Ship Hawaii – Storms Ahead

Recently, I have been reading some of the sea adventure novels written by Patrick O’Brian. His vivid descriptions of life aboard the sailing ships in the early 1800s are fascinating, and give one an appreciation of what sailors of that … Read More.