Monthly Archives: April 2003

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Proud of Our Industry

I just returned from a two-week trip, and when I travel it is always interesting to switch hats and, instead of being a provider of Travel & Tourism services, assume the role of consumer. That view was sharpened during my … Read More.

Rare Hawaiian Monk Seal Visits Wailea

A very special guest recently graced the shores of the Wailea Marriott, an Outrigger Resort (OWR) and delighted many Maui visitors along with our staff. Early in the morning, several guests noticed activity in the ocean fronting our beautiful resort … Read More.

Oh What A Feeling!

Oh what a feeling it is to know you saved three lives and helped the Blood Bank of Hawaii maintain a safe level of blood for Hawaii’s community. On Monday, March 31, Outrigger and OHANA employees gave the gift of … Read More.

Outrigger Sponsors Polynesian Voyaging Society Lecture Series

At three upcoming lectures, Outrigger hotel’s guests will get an up close and personal look at the profound knowledge and courage needed by the early Polynesians to navigate the Pacific Ocean. Polynesian Voyaging Society’s (PVS) Master Navigator Nainoa Thompson and … Read More.

OHANA Bayview Guest Stays for 127 Consecutive Nights!

It is not too often hotels have two openings within one year, but that is exactly what happened at the OHANA Bayview Guam (OBV). After opening in June 2002, the OHANA Bayview Guam was closed due to the effects of … Read More.

OHANA Keauhou Beach Resort Hosts Jean-Michel Costeau

The OHANA Keauhou Beach Resort (KBR) was honored to host internationally renowned marine environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau, President of the Ocean Futures Society. Believing the reef is both a model of sustainability for human societies and a source for economic richness, … Read More.

Kelly Lynx Promoted

I join Human Resources in congratulating Kelly Lynx on her recent promotion from Assistant Controller to Controller for the Waikoloa Beach Marriott, an Outrigger Resort, as of April 1, 2003. Prior to joining the Waikoloa ‘ohana in February 1999 as … Read More.

Celebrity Chef joins Outrigger Reef Fiji

No stranger to the spotlight, Adam Haywood, a former television celebrity chef in his South Island home of New Zealand, is in the limelight again as the new Executive Chef for Fiji’s premier Resort, the Outrigger Reef Fiji. Originally from … Read More.

Aloha, Joe!

After a successful career with Outrigger, Joe Shinagawa celebrated his retirement with a good-natured “roast.” Joe, his family and many close friends and coworkers celebrated Joe’s career with Outrigger at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott, an Outrigger Resort (OWB). Joe’s career … Read More.

Francis Belandres, Outrigger Guam Resort’s Graphic Artist and More!

Francis Belandres, Outrigger Guam Resort’s Graphic Artist, is one of four artists participating in the art exhibit, “Dancing with the Spirit,” currently being held at the Outrigger Guam Resort. Not only is Francis our favorite computer graphic designer, he is … Read More.