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.
On June 15, Sous-Chef Joe Almoguera represented the Outrigger Waikoloa Beach and Outrigger Hotels & Resorts at the 6th Annual Forage Field Day “A Taste of the Hawaiian Range.” This annual event, held at Hawaii Preparatory Academy, focuses on natural … Read More.
Housekeeper Eugenio Apaga retired from the Outrigger ‘ohana on April 19, 2001, after 11 years of dedicated service at the Outrigger Waikoloa Beach. Eugenio was an English teacher in the Philippines prior to immigrating to Hawaii. As for his retirement … Read More.
Have you noticed? Stellex seems to have a new bounce in her step. On May 12, the Tandem computer running Stellex was UPGRADED with a newer and faster model. Stellex is dancing! Reports and nightly processes are running at speeds … Read More.
Naty ObinaNaty is a true 76er. Hired on January 5, 1976, she is an elite hotel opening team member who continuously shares her Aloha Spirit with our guests and ‘ohana. Her career with the resort began as a Laundry Attendant. … Read More.
The Outrigger Wailea Resort honors it’s Na Hoku (our stars) Kanaka Kaulana (our famous people) for the month of May. All recipients and their nominators attended a luncheon in their honor to recognize their contributions to the Outrigger Wailea Resort … Read More.
These past few months have seen a number of management moves and additions within Outrigger’s Condo Division. Please join me and the Human Resources department in welcoming the newest hospitality professionals who have joined Outrigger’s Condo management team and congratulating … Read More.
As a child, I remember wearing military hats, pinning military medals on my shirt and playing with parts of a parachute that belonged to my father, Dick Hamada. At that time, I had no idea these childhood “toys” represented my … Read More.
Outrigger has announced its first OHANA property on the Big Island of Hawaii, as we assume management of the Keauhou Beach Resort on the Kona coast, August 1, 2001. The 311-room property is owned by Southwest Value Partners, the same … Read More.
This year, as we approach July 4, Independence Day, I think of many things. As an executive of a company in the worldwide Travel & Tourism business, I usually focus on the impact the holiday might have on our business. … Read More.
Executive Chef Leanne Kamekona from the Outrigger Wailea Resort makes an appearance on Sam Choy’s Kitchen, Saturday, June 30 at 6:30 p.m. on KHNL-TV8. Tune in to see Chef Leanne prepare two popular dishes from Hula Moons Restaurant–a Spiny Lobster … Read More.
