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.
Former Sumo Ozeki Champion Konishiki is touring the state on behalf of the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau (HVCB) and Japan Airlines (JAL). He is working on a promotion for a program entitled, “NTV Sunday Konishiki Special,” which will air … Read More.
Outrigger Hervey Bay enjoyed rave reviews last Saturday when they welcomed guests of the Fraser Coast Outrigger Canoe Club Grand Prix Presentation Night with a traditional Polynesian welcome. To the stirring beats of the islander drum, residents, diners and locals … Read More.
This month, we bid a fond aloha to two long-time employees, Hyang Yong Ha and Myong Cha Kwon. Hyang Yong, who has worked for Outrigger for 19 years, was presented with gifts aloha from Barry Wallace, as he shared Outrigger’s … Read More.
The 6th annual “International Festival of Canoes”, coordinated by Lahaina Town Action Committee, was celebrated May 10-24, 2003. This unique event is committed to preserving indigenous cultures by focusing on one of the greatest symbols of achievement of the peoples … Read More.
Outrigger Australia is pleased to announce a series of well-deserved senior promotions, with a tinge of sadness as we bid farewell to Outrigger Mooloolaba’s General Manager, Kris Nickelsen, who is moving back to our Hawaii ‘ohana as Resort Manager of … Read More.
On May 21, the Outrigger ‘ohana was recognized by the Chamber of Commerce with the Aloha Spirit Award for it’s ongoing support of Hawaii’s military. A number of the programs that Outrigger developed or has participated in over the years … Read More.
Although I was on the East Coast at the time, I was very much present in spirit at the 18the Annual Military Recognition Luncheon at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, last Wednesday, May 21, in the middle of Hawaii Military Appreciation … Read More.
Please join us in congratulating Alton Matsuoka who was named Crewmember of the Quarter, 1st Quarter of 2003. Alton began his career in August of 1989 as a Gardener. In 1996 he transferred to Engineering as a 2nd Class Engineer. … Read More.
On Friday, May 6, the OHANA Keauhou Beach Resort held their 2nd Annual Charity Walk “Slippah Race.” The “Slippah Contest” and “Slippah Race” were held to get everyone excited about the annual Charity Walk. This year, there were 30 entries … Read More.
Last Saturday was a big day for Hawaii’s charities. That’s when 21,900 individual feet (10,950 walkers) hit the pavement on four islands in the 25th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk. When all the walkers had crossed their respective finish lines … Read More.
