Monthly Archives: October 2002

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Chicken Skin Encounters

Last year, the Outrigger Waikiki scared guests with true stories of haunted happenings in Hawaii. This year, the Second Annual Spooky Tales Festival is bigger and better than ever! The festival has been expanded to a two-day event. On Sunday, … Read More.

The Outrigger Waikoloa Beach Celebrates Its Third Anniversary

Employees at the Outrigger Waikoloa Beach Resort celebrated their Third Anniversary as part of the Outrigger ‘ohana on October 15. It was three years ago that Outrigger Enterprises, Inc. purchased the property, and on October 15, 1999, the property reopened … Read More.

Employees of the Quarter Honored-3rd Quarter 2002

The Outrigger ‘ohana gathered at the Outrigger Reef’s Diamond Head Terrace on Tuesday, October 22, to honor and recognize Employees of the Quarter for the 3rd Quarter of 2002. Perry Sorenson, Barry Wallace, Bill Brown and Department Heads extended their … Read More.

Just One Vote!

In recent elections in Hawaii, I’ve seen quite a few races decided by fewer than 10 votes! If anybody tells you your vote won’t count, they’re mistaken.My friend, the syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, puts another perspective on voting when he … Read More.

2002 Elections Vital for Hawaii

With Election Day a little more than a week away, I want to point out again just how important it is that everyone who is registered take the time to vote.No matter how you measure it, Hawaii has one of … Read More.

Mahalo Life Savers!

On Thursday, October 3, and Monday, October 14, Outrigger and OHANA employees gave the gift of life! Sixty-seven dedicated repeat donors and 23 brave first-time donors made a life saving donation to the Blood Bank of Hawaii.Our total donation to … Read More.

Outrigger Bids a Fond Aloha to Kyong Soon Choi

Friends and coworkers gathered on Monday, October 14, to bid a fond aloha and mahalo to Kyong Soon Choi, who retired from Outrigger Hotels & Resorts after 21 years of dedicated service. Perry Sorenson and Barry Wallace presented Kyong Soon … Read More.

A Busy Month for the Aussie ‘Ohana

September proved to be a busy month for our Australia ‘ohana, as they opened two new properties in Tropical North Queensland, with a third new boutique resort to open in the area within a matter of weeks! The addition of … Read More.

Ironman Strengthens Hawaii Economy

At 7:00 o’clock this morning, more than 1,500 competitors dove into the waters of Kailua Bay, Kona, to begin the first leg of the 2002 Ironman Triathlon World Championship. Although this world-class event takes place every year, few of us … Read More.

OHANA East Hotel Welcomes
Hawaiian Airlines

On October 4, 2002, the OHANA East Hotel welcomed the first arrival of Hawaiian Airlines Flight Crew. Pilots and Flight Attendants will be staying with us during their layovers in Hawaii. These crews are based on the West Coast. Hawaiian … Read More.