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.
To celebrate this year’s Aloha Festivals theme “Na Honu Hawaii — The Spirit Within,” we asked Master Quilt Designer John Serrao to design a special honu (turtle) pattern quilt for us to share with our employees and guests. The honu, … Read More.
As the sun rose over Diamond Head, the ocean was still, and there was not a cloud in the sky. On this special day, Wednesday, August 24, Outrigger employees, guests, and friends paid tribute to Duke Paoa Kahanamoku (1890-1968), noted … Read More.
The colorful pageantry of Aloha Festivals is fast approaching, and once again, visitors and residents can look forward to a wide spectrum of activities and events that honor Hawaii’s heritage and culture. From parades to street parties to concerts and … Read More.
For those who work in the Beach Walk/Lewers area, you may have noticed a very tall and imposing black and yellow crane on the jobsite. Many people have stopped to ask me what it does, so to avoid any speculation … Read More.
Congratulations to Elizabeth Cambra, Outrigger’s Corporate Director of Revenue Optimization, who was recently honored as a “Leader of Tomorrow” by Hotel & Motel Management magazine. According to the magazine, Leaders of Tomorrow are “some of the brightest stars ages 35 … Read More.
As I sit down to write for this week’s Saturday Briefing, a number of thoughts come to mind. First of all, we have come to the end of a great summer season in Hawaii. No matter how one looks at … Read More.
A five-day celebration in honor of Hawaii’s most celebrated waterman, Duke Kahanamoku, begins August 24 and runs through August 28. Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, and the Outrigger Reef on the Beach are proud to … Read More.
On behalf of Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, I would like to congratulate Jenny Thomas on her appointment to the newly-created position of Director of Human Resources for Australia and New Zealand. Jenny joined Outrigger four years ago, as Relief Duty … Read More.
Just over a week ago, we announced the purchase of the 500-room Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel from an affiliate of Mitsui Leasing & Development, Ltd. The announcement reminded me of the original developer and owner of the hotel — Amfac, Inc. … Read More.
The presence of the American Legion’s national convention in our OHANA hotels this week is most welcome. I am sure that everything will go well, and all delegates and their families will enjoy their visit in Waikiki. However, the occasion … Read More.
