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.
This past week, friends and coworkers gathered at the OHANA Waikiki West to bid long time employee Soon Ki Kim a happy retirement after 23 years of dedicated service to Outrigger Hotels & Resorts. Barry Wallace, Dr. Chuck Kelley, and … Read More.
On April 23 and 24, 2004, visitors to Waikiki will get two big helpings of Hawaii’s unique culinary tastes when the 2nd Annual Waikiki SPAM JAM?, presented by Times Supermarkets and the Waikiki Improvement Association, returns to the 50th State. … Read More.
There is a great deal of news these days about the role of immigrant and foreign workers in all types of businesses. These issues are all very important to the hospitality industry and should be understood by every member of … Read More.
Last Saturday, after I boarded a flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu, I noticed a couple seated across the aisle furiously dialing their cell phone and trying to get a room for the night in Waikiki. Their flight schedule had … Read More.
On Friday, February 13, we had the honor of presenting Eric Lewis/Bell, winner of the “Most Pints Drawing” with a Certificate of Appreciation. Eric donated six pints of blood in 2003 — the maximum pints you are able to donate … Read More.
Taking a cruise on the Crystal Serenity presented an unexpected opportunity for Pat Kelley and Estelle Marie Kelley — the chance to visit our Outrigger and OHANA properties on Guam. Arriving in Guam on February 5, Pat and Estelle were … Read More.
Perry Sorenson and our partner Geoff Shaw arrived at the Outrigger Reef Fiji (FOR) on Tuesday 10, February, and were greeted by the Sevusevu, the traditional ceremony of welcome, performed by members of the FOR vuvale (family). The ceremony is … Read More.
As 30.1 million viewers anxiously waited to see who made it to the final 32 on American Idol, Hawai’i was cheering for the three local boys who sang “Up on the Roof”! Along with Jonah and Cliff, was Sonny Kapu, … Read More.
Director of Sales Phoebe Beach was sworn in as an American citizen on Wednesday, February 11. Full of enthusiasm, Phoebe could not wait for the moment to arrive when she took the oath pledging her allegiance to the flag. Phoebe … Read More.
This past week, friends and coworkers gathered at the OHANA Reef Towers (ORT) to bid two long time employees, Juanita Campollo and Sook Ja Park, a happy retirement. On February 6, Perry Sorenson was on hand to present Juanita with … Read More.
