Monthly Archives: February 2002

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Special Book Reading by Nationally Recognized Writers William Kittredge and Annick Smith

The Outrigger Waikiki is proud to present a special book reading by William Kittredge and Annick Smith, two master teachers, environmentalists and authors. These nationally recognized writers will present their books on Saturday, February 23, at 7 p.m. in the … Read More.

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!

Outrigger Hotels & Resorts congratulates and honors the following employees who have celebrated benchmark years of service during the 4th Quarter of 2001.Leticia M. Villanueva35 Years of ServiceLeticia “Lety” M. Villanueva joined Outrigger Hotels & Resorts in 1966 – the … Read More.

OHANA Hotels Introduces New Mascot, “Sunny OHANA

The OHANA Family just got a little bigger and brighter with the introduction of Sunny OHANA, the new colorful mascot for OHANA Hotels & Resorts.Sunny’s main effort will be to spread fun and aloha at various community efforts throughout Hawaii. … Read More.

More Turbulent Skies Ahead

The citizens of Hawaii and the members of our ‘ohana dodged a speeding bullet this week when the union representing United Airlines’ mechanics agreed to the terms of a new contract. That averted a nationwide strike and the possibility of … Read More.

Schofield Barracks – 1936

My Dad, Frank Peters, took the attached pictures when he was stationed at Schofield Barracks, Territory of Hawaii, in 1936. Note the pre-World War II equipment carried by the troops as they marched, the water-cooled machine guns they fired, and … Read More.

Sales Team Concludes Successful California Experience

Honolulu, Neighbor Island and Mainland Sales Staff teamed up to participate in a blitz of California for Leisure Travel Group (LTG) and to visit and say mahalo to our travel partners at Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays (PHH).Throughout the week of January … Read More.

Outrigger Waikoloa Beach Resort0n NBC’s Today Show

Millions of Americans who tuned in to NBC’s Today Show last week were introduced to the newest romantic experience offered at the Outrigger Waikoloa Beach Resort. Travel correspondent Peter Greenberg did a special Valentine travel feature that included the resort’s … Read More.

Innkeepers’ Lament

In the musical based on Victor Hugo’s novel Les Mis?rables, there is a show-stopping moment when the character Monsieur Th?nardier describes, tongue in cheek, the joys and challenges of being an innkeeper in Revolutionary France.Welcome, M’sieurSit yourself downAnd meet the … Read More.

Shore Bird Re-opens
Following 1.3 million Renovation

On Friday, February 1, the Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach re-opened after a $1.3 million renovation that has captured the simple charm and elegance of Hawaii’s old plantation days. The Shore Bird … Read More.

Outrigger Waikiki Celebrates
Chinese New Year

The Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach will be celebrating Chinese New Year on Monday, February 18, from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the upper lobby.There will be Chinese calligraphy, paper cuttings, stamp carvings, Chinese New Year cookies and candies, … Read More.