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.
While some economists predict that Hawaii is sliding into a recession that could last into next summer and beyond, I continue to see evidence that the visitor industry will recover sooner than expected. Here are a few examples from the … Read More.
The 38th annual Outrigger Hotels Rainbow Classic is approaching faster than usual! In year’s past, the tournament has been played during the week between Christmas and New Year. This year, the tournament has been bumped up a week, and all … Read More.
Yokwe! I recently returned from a quick visit to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), which has the distinction of being the location of the first Outrigger hotel ever opened outside of Hawaii. After more than five years of … Read More.
This week, I joined Jean Rolles, Chuck Shishido, Mildred Courtney, Chuck Kelley, Jim Austin, Steve Wendel, Dean Nakasone, Vicki Valenciano and friends of the University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Management (TIM) to honor veteran Hawaii hotelier Robert “Bob” … Read More.
This week, the news from Afghanistan is encouraging, with the Taliban in retreat and controlling only a fraction of the country they did just a few weeks ago. At the same time, U.S. government leaders warn that the battle against … Read More.
Congratulations to two of our properties as they are the proud recipients of the 2001 Travel Industry Awards. The Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff Resort in Kona was awarded the distinguished honor of being voted “Best Condominium on the Big Island … Read More.
Halloween this year was the first one to have a full moon since 1944! Ghosts, goblins, ghouls and costumes beyond your wildest imagination were sights to be seen on the world famous Front Street. Live entertainment, food booths, fortunetellers, tarot … Read More.
Walter Tolentino, Regional Sales Manager for Outrigger and OHANA hotels, has been recognized by Rendezvous Tours as Hawaii’s Sales Person of the Year. This special award was presented to Walter at Rendezvous Tours’ Mahalo Bucks Tradeshow held at the Hawaii … Read More.
I recently returned from a trip to Salt Lake City to attend Sports Travel Magazine’s Teams 2001 Conference and Expo. This conference brought together a variety of businesses and associations that focus on the sports travel industry. Event organizers, travel … Read More.
King Kalakaua used to celebrate his birthday with a lavish luau that lasted 2 weeks! The Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach’s celebration will not last that long, but you and your family can certainly enjoy the various complimentary activities and … Read More.
