Monthly Archives: July 2003

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Travelin’ Pests

The recent outbreaks of Sudden Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in a number of major cities around the globe are the latest reminder of how quickly and how far disease can be spread today by travelers on jet planes. People infected … Read More.

Wailea Marriott, an Outrigger Resort Receives Gold Key Award

For the second year in a row, the Wailea Marriott, an Outrigger Resort (OWR) has received the 2003 Gold Key Award from Meetings & Conventions magazine, one of the industry’s most prestigious honors that recognizes hotels worldwide for their overall … Read More.

Travel and Leisure Magazine’s “World’s Best Awards” Names Waikoloa Beach Marriott, an Outrigger Resort One of the Top 25 Hotels in Hawaii

On the heels of winning the Betty Crocker Landscape, Award of Honor for Professional Gardens, The Waikoloa Beach Marriott, an Outrigger Resort (OWB) was named one of the Top 25 Hotels in Hawaii by Travel and Leisure magazine. As Travel … Read More.

Outrigger Celebrates Liberation Day in Guam

On July 21 of each year, Guam celebrates Liberation Day. This is the day when Guam was liberated from the Japanese government during World War II. Every year, government, military, and business entities participate in a government-sponsored parade. Participants build … Read More.

TransPac 2003

It’s official, Pegasus 77 claimed the prestigious Barn Door Trophy for fastest elapsed time for the second consecutive race, trouncing Roy Disney’s Pyewacket. Pegasus finished in 7 days, 16 hours, 31 minutes and 7 seconds — the fourth fastest time … Read More.

Aloha and Mahalo, Elcinor Evasco

Last Tuesday, July 15, the Outrigger ‘ohana gathered to bid a very fond aloha to Elcinor Evasco, who retired after 24 years of dedicated service. I joined David Carey, Perry Sorenson and Geoff Graf to express our appreciation on behalf … Read More.

Outrigger Reef Fiji Welcomes Bitsy Kelley

The management and employees of the Outrigger Reef Fiji vuvale (family) performed a traditional ceremony to welcome Bitsy Kelley on her first visit to Fiji on 08 June 2003. The ceremony of welcome is the presentation of yaqona (kava) which … Read More.

Employee of the Quarter Honored – 2nd Quarter 2003

The Outrigger ‘ohana gathered at the OHANA East’s Lobby Conference Room on Tuesday, July 15, to honor and recognize Employees of the Quarter for the 2nd Quarter of 2003. Dr. Kelley, David Carey, Perry Sorenson and Department Heads extended their … Read More.

Outrigger Supports Voyage of Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society

On Sunday, July 6, an important new expedition was launched to preserve and protect the Pacific Ocean’s reefs and other ecosystems. To the sound of Hawaiian chants and dance led by Kumu John Lake and Outrigger’s own Kehau Kruse, a … Read More.

New Faces in OHANA Management

OHANA Hotels is proud to announce transfers and promotions of some of OHANA’s best and brightest! Promoted to Guest Services Manager of the OHANA Reef Towers (ORT) is Melanie Shin. Melanie is transferring to the OHANA Reef Towers from the … Read More.