Monthly Archives: June 2005

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Keeping Aloha Alive in Busy Times

June 21 marked the summer solstice, which heralds the start of the full summer rush at our Hawaii hotels and the beginning of the winter travel season for our hotels south of the equator. While this is great for business, … Read More.

Waikiki Beach Walk Update – The End of Major Demolition

Last Friday night, the corner of Don Ho Lane and Lewers Street was packed with interested onlookers who were on hand to witness the demolition of the Edgewater Lanais Hotel. Built in 1955, the Edgewater Lanais is the last hotel … Read More.

Outrigger Honors Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

On Wednesday, June 15, the Outrigger Waikiki (OWK) on the Beach was proud to host this year’s Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts Lifetime Achievement Award winners. About 40 of Hawaii’s top musicians, music executives, family, and friends gathered to celebrate … Read More.

Outrigger First in Hawaii to Offer BaggageDirect

Now guests of the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach (OWK) and Outrigger Reef on the Beach (ORF) heading home after a sojourn to Oahu can receive their boarding passes and ship off their luggage to the U.S. Mainland prior to … Read More.

Mildred Courtney Celebrates 50 Years of Service

This week marked Mildred Courtney’s 50th year working for our company. Many friends and associates gathered to honor her and celebrate the occasion. There was also a delicious breakfast followed by a number of tributes to the lady who will … Read More.

Waikiki Beach Walk Web Site Upgraded

Want to check out what’s happening at the construction site of Outrigger’s new Waikiki Beach Walk? Want to see the latest traffic updates, so you can ensure your next trip to Waikiki goes smoothly? If so, you’ll want to visit … Read More.

New Management Assignments for OHANA Managers

Several OHANA Managers have assumed new assignments, effective June 16, 2005. Please join me in congratulating Beverly Fidel, Karen Villarmia, Nora Weatherwax, and Mary Ann Andrade, as they take on new responsibilities with OHANA Hotels & Resorts. Beverly Fidel has … Read More.

Outrigger Ettalong Beach Resort Opens

Outrigger Hotels & Resorts’ great Aussie team welcomed our first guests at the new Outrigger Ettalong Beach Resort. This celebrated opening marks Outrigger Australia’s second resort in the state of New South Wales (NSW), and also marks resort number eleven … Read More.

Law Enforcement Torch Run

Outrigger Hotels & Resorts and OHANA employees participated in the 20th Annual Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Hawaii on May 27, 2005. The run began at Fort DeRussy and concluded at UH Les Murakami Stadium. The … Read More.

Law Enforcement Torch Run

Outrigger Hotels & Resorts and OHANA employees participated in the 20th Annual Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Hawaii on May 27, 2005. The run began at Fort DeRussy and concluded at UH Les Murakami Stadium. The … Read More.