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.
On September 23, friends and coworkers gathered at the OHANA Surf Hotel to bid Tae Sik Cho a happy retirement after 13 years of dedicated service with Outrigger Hotels & Resorts. Barry Wallace, Jean Rolles, and Dr. Chuck Kelley were … Read More.
It was a busy Aloha Week at the Outrigger Reef as occupancy was high, and each day was filled with varied activities for guests and our ‘ohana. There were hula workshops conducted by Nalani Cabanting and Gina Jinjao and well-known … Read More.
This year’s Waikiki Ho’olaule’a, held Friday, September 19, may have had a few less celebrants attending than previous years, but the nearly 200,000 people who did make it into Waikiki were treated to an evening of great entertainment, terrific food, … Read More.
Last week, I was traveling on the East Coast of the US with my wife Linda and daughter Anne, exploring colleges and universities. We had a complicated schedule designed to cover a great deal of ground in a limited time. … Read More.
(Dr. Kelley is travelling. His column will return next week.) Everywhere you turn, it seems someone is talking about Sports Tourism and how it’s the future of Hawaii’s tourism industry. “What’s all the hype about?” Why are we spending so … Read More.
The Waikoloa Beach Marriott, an Outrigger Resort (OWB) had the privilege of inviting South Kohala firefighters, police officers, and their families as our guests to the Royal Lu’au on September 10. This was a gesture in support and appreciation for … Read More.
The Outrigger Hervey Bay impressed the judges at the recent Fraser Coast South Burnett Tourism Awards for Excellence. Having been open for only three months before nominations were called, Outrigger Hervey Bay won the category for “Tourism Development Projects.” This … Read More.
Outrigger-OHANA employees presented the Aloha Festivals Royal Court with another beautiful float for this year’s Aloha Festivals Floral Parade. Over 130 employees and their family members volunteered their time and energy over three nights to ensure the Aloha Festival’s Na … Read More.
International Housekeepers week arrived and was celebrated as in years past. But this year the feeling was special. The challenges we have faced have been extraordinary. There are several ways in which this year’s celebrations are unique. International Housekeepers Week … Read More.
During the coming week, we will be celebrating International Housekeepers Week at Outrigger and OHANA hotels. During this time, we will proudly honor our Housekeeping staff and recognize them for everything they do to keep more than 12,000 rooms, as … Read More.
