Monthly Archives: May 2005

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Hawaiian Woodworking Presentation at the Outrigger Waikiki

In conjunction with the “Defining Home: Native Woods, Western Objects” exhibition at the Mission Houses Museum, the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach (OWK) will be hosting a special series of free presentations by James Ferla, one of the state’s most … Read More.

We Showed We Care! 2005 Charity Walk Pau

The early-morning weather was the perfect backdrop for the 10,215 walkers and the thousands of volunteers who sacrificed sleeping in on a Saturday to walk for Hawaii’s charities. Walkers across the state raised $963,000 for the Hawaii Hotel & Lodging … Read More.

Memories – Saying Goodbye to the Edgewater Hotel

This week, my sister Jean Rolles, my son Dr. Chuck Kelley, and I stood on the upper floor of a nearby parking garage and watched as a huge mechanical arm started to chip and nibble away at the concrete on … Read More.

Royalty Visits Castaway Island Resort

The headline in Fiji’s major daily newspaper read “The Prince and the pupils” and included a color photo of the future King of England chatting with a group of Fijiian school children. And it all took place at Castaway Island … Read More.

Philippine Pop Music Stars Visit the Outrigger Guam Resort

The Outrigger Guam Resort and OHANA Bayview Guam hosted Philippine music pop stars Regine Velasquez and Pops Fernandez from April 26 through May 1. The “divas,” considered among the top concert performers in the Philippines, were in Guam for a … Read More.

Outrigger Supports our Police and Fire Departments

Prior to the start of our Waikiki Beach Walk project, we met with members of the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) and Honolulu Police Department (HPD) to give them an overview of the upcoming project. At that meeting, it was mentioned … Read More.

Outrigger Honors Retirees

“Start by doing what is necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” St. Francis of Assisi could have been talking about Outrigger and OHANA employees when he said that. That’s because our ‘ohana will do … Read More.

Welcome Home our Heroes at Schofield Sunset in the Park

Outrigger Hotels & Resorts is proud to be a sponsor of next week’s Schofield Sunset in the Park at Wheeler Army Airfield, May 21 and 22, from noon to 10 p.m. each day. This two-day event is a welcome home … Read More.

Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Wins Second & Third Place in Businessman’s Canoe Race

It was a day of fun and sun at Kailua-Kona pier, as our team cheered and represented Outrigger in the 6th Annual Businessman’s Canoe Race. The regatta, sponsored by Kai O Pua Canoe Club, consisted of divisions in Professional, Service, … Read More.

Australia and New Zealand’s Employees of the Quarter Honored

The Outrigger ‘ohana honored and recognized Employees of the Quarter for the 1st Quarter of 2005 in Australia and New Zealand. We extend our congratulations and offer praise to all of the distinguished honorees. Jake Gutierrez – Housekeeping Outrigger Sun … Read More.