Monthly Archives: August 2002

Latest Content

September Outlook

As we come to the end of the summer season and look forward to September, I am sorry to report that by all indicators the visitor industry in Hawaii will experience a pause with significantly lower visitor arrivals and hotel … Read More.

Guam on the Road To Recovery

Almost two months after being battered by typhoons Chata’an and Halong, Guam is on the road to recovery. Members of the Guam ?ohana have pulled together to get through this difficult time and to support those in our community who … Read More.

Outrigger Denver Reservation Center’s Annual Picnic

On August 10, the Outrigger Denver Reservation Center held its Annual Picnic at the Aurora Reservoir in Aurora, Colorado. We had a great turnout, and everyone had a fantastic time. There was wonderful food from Bennett’s Pit Bar-b-que and great … Read More.

Munendra Reddy and Rajnesh Kumar Promoted

The Outrigger Reef Fiji is proud to announce the promotions of Munendra (Mun) Reddy and Rajnesh Kumar, effective 01 September. Munendra will be taking over the role of Financial Controller, and Rajnesh Kumar will be Assistant Financial Controller.Mun started in … Read More.

A Gift to Royalty

The Aloha Festivals has been celebrating the cultural heritage of Hawaii for over 50 years. Conceived as a modern-day makahiki (yearly celebration), it grew from a one-week event to a two-month long series of festivals across the state. The Outrigger … Read More.

A Legend Celebrated

Outrigger Waikiki successfully honored Duke Kahanamoku in a week-long celebration. The Hawaii International Surfing Museum officially opened with a special blessing held on Wednesday, August 21. Many guests, including Senator Fred Hemmings, Jean Rolles, Nancy Daniels and Dr. Chuck Kelley … Read More.

Lewers Street Festival a Festive Event

Last Friday’s Lewers Street Festival proved to be an entertaining evening for the several thousand visitors and residents who made it onto Lewers Street for this OHANA-sponsored block party. Firecrackers, a lion dance, tasty “grinds,” superb island music, storytelling, balloon … Read More.

Outrigger Catamaran Sets Sail with Special Blessing Ceremony

As Kumu Hula Blaine Kia chanted “E Ala E” to give thanks and praise for the sun rising over Diamond Head and warming the sands of Waikiki, the new Outrigger Catamaran rocked gently against the shore like a newborn baby … Read More.

Convention Center Marketing – Give the HTA Flexibility to Choose the Best Way

,This week, many members of Hawaii’s visitor industry, plus Governor and Mrs. Cayetano were hard at work in Denver, Colorado, wooing delegates of the coveted annual gathering of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Their goal was to get … Read More.

Another Culinary Sensation from OWB’s Chefs

The Outrigger Waikoloa Beach recently had an opportunity to proudly showcase the talents of our culinary team during the 43rd Annual Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. Sous-Chef Albert Asuncion provided a Chef’s station at the tournament’s opening reception, “An Evening Under … Read More.