Monthly Archives: September 2004

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E Ho’ike Ka Hana No’eau Employee Art Festival

E Ho’ike Ka Hana No’eau, the new official title of Outrigger’s Employee Art Show, appropriately means, “to display works of beauty.” On the evening of September 8, the Outrigger Reef on the Beach hosted an Artists’ Reception to officially open … Read More.

Another Great Ho’olaule’a

A few drops of rain couldn’t spoil the fun that was enjoyed by everyone who attended this year’s Waikiki Ho’olaule’a. Nearly 225,000 visitors and residents filled Kalakaua Avenue on Friday, September 17, for an evening of great entertainment, terrific food, … Read More.

Address to Annual Conference

A little over a week ago, several hundred executives and managers from all across our companies gathered at the beautiful Hawaii Convention Center for the Outrigger & OHANA Annual Conference. Following is the text of a speech I made to … Read More.

New Zealand Team Continues to Grow

I join Human Resources in warmly welcoming another new member to our growing New Zealand team. Robbi Shearer has been appointed Director of Sales for New Zealand. This market has embraced the Outrigger name and both resorts — the Outrigger … Read More.

Aloha Festivals Royal Court Float 2004

For the 16th year, the employees of Outrigger and OHANA hotels presented the Aloha Festival Royal Court with another beautiful float at the Aloha Festivals Floral Parade on September 11. Over 150 employees and their family members volunteered their time … Read More.

This Week and Every Week, We Celebrate Our Housekeepers!

During International Housekeepers Week, September 13 – 19, we take time out to honor the foundation of our industry — our Housekeepers. We always cherish our housekeepers, but this week is a formal acknowledgement of their importance to our guests … Read More.

Legacy in Tourism – Dr. Richard Kelley Honored

Hundreds gathered Tuesday evening to pay tribute to Dr. Richard Kelley as he was honored with the prestigious Legacy in Tourism Award, presented by the University of Hawaii’s School of Travel Industry Management (TIM) and its alumni association, TIM International. … Read More.

Australian Employees of the Quarter

Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Australia would like to congratulate the following ‘ohana who were awarded Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2004. Tarnya Payton Tarnya Payton is currently working at the Outrigger Mooloolaba International Beach Resort. She … Read More.

Saluting our Champion Housekeepers

During the coming two weeks, Outrigger and OHANA will honor our Housekeepers across the Pacific. We will proudly recognize our Housekeeping staff and thank them for everything they do to keep our rooms and public areas looking as great as … Read More.

Tim Alex Promoted

I join Human Resources in congratulating Tim Alex on his promotion to Director of Sales and Marketing for Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Condominium & Timeshare Division, effective immediately. This position has been created to provide the much needed direct sales … Read More.