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.
I often say that Tourism Is Everybody’s Business, and particularly in the areas where we operate Outrigger and OHANA hotels, that statement is absolutely true. Everybody needs to understand the role that Travel & Tourism plays in the local economy … Read More.
Following in the path of Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji’s continued culinary accolades, the Outrigger at Clearwater Resort (NZC), Christchurch, battled it out to claim two gold awards at the 2005 New Zealand Restaurant of the Year competition held … Read More.
This year’s Waikiki Ho’olaule’a, held Friday, September 9, was a tremendous success. Kalakaua Avenue was turned into a pedestrian mall, and visitors and residents alike filled the roadway from Lewers Street all the way to Kapahulu Avenue to enjoy a … Read More.
Work, work, work – that’s what our Housekeepers do 24/7. It’s not easy work, either! It’s absolutely amazing to see our slight Housekeepers clean 16 rooms a day or more and still have an abundance of energy to catch the … Read More.
Richard Omori of the Bell staff has done it again! He has created a beautiful koa-framed portrait of Dr. Richard Kelley, Jean Rolles, and Pat Kelley. He unveiled the painting and presented it to the Kelley Family at his retirement … Read More.
Often when I am asked what sets our company apart from others, my response is, “Our employees!” I firmly believe we have the best employees in the industry working at Outrigger and OHANA hotels. That is why this week, as … Read More.
The Outrigger Reef on the Beach held two Image Workshops for their frontline staff. Honolulu make-up artist Cheryl Suzuki and owner/stylist Faye Gibo of ColorCuts did one-on-one consultations on make-up application and hair styling to help the staff achieve a … Read More.
During August, I had the pleasure of traveling to Australia and New Zealand to learn from our Revenue and Front Office teams there. I spent two days working with April Williams, newly appointed Front Office Manager, ASC, and her team. … Read More.
The Outrigger Waikiki’s Leahi Room is the venue for the 3rd Annual E Ho’ke Ka Hana No’eau employee art show on September 14, 15, and 16. Gallery hours are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again, 4 p.m. to … Read More.
The Aloha Festivals Floral Parade on the island of Oahu is by far one of the most popular Aloha Festivals’ activities. This year, the parade is set for Saturday, September 17, and spectators can look forward to seeing stately pa’u … Read More.
