Monthly Archives: December 2005

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Looking Back at 2005 and Ahead to 2006

In the year’s final issue of Saturday Briefing,we have traditionally presented a summary of everything that has happened in our company over the past 12 months. For 2005, this summary chronicles a really amazing year, with a collection of articles … Read More.

Duke’s Waikiki Honors the Kamaka Brothers

It was an honor and a real pleasure to recognize two living Hawaiian Treasures with the 2005 Duke’s Ho’okahiko Award on December 8. Sam Kamaka Jr. and Fred Kamaka Sr. were recognized, at a surprise event held at Duke’s Waikiki … Read More.

Hawaii Sailors Get an Early Christmas Present

David Carey got a jump on Santa Claus in handing out gifts this holiday season. On Friday, December 9, David presented more that 1,300 books to several young representatives from the Navy, as well as Captain Taylor Skardon, Commander of … Read More.

Outrigger Chefs Dominate in Fiji

Outrigger has once again excelled at the Fiji Chefs Culinary Awards, winning 29 medals and all three major awards. For the third year in a row, the chefs from Outrigger on the Lagoon  Fiji have proven they are unquestionably … Read More.

Aloha to our “Chief” Operating Officer

Kapu and I were honored to be a part of the celebration announcing Perry’s decision to retire. And while we are deeply and personally overcome with emotion at the news, it truly is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of … Read More.

Waikiki Celebrated!

Waikiki was the place to be and to celebrate on Thursday, December 15, as hundreds of Outrigger & OHANA employees gathered at the Hawaii Convention Center to celebrate the season and enjoy an evening filled with music, food, comedy, fellowship, … Read More.

Perry Sorenson Says Aloha to Outrigger

Perry Sorenson – a dynamic force at Outrigger for 15 years, and a leader in Hawaii’s travel industry – is voluntarily stepping down as Outrigger Hotels & Resorts’ executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective December 31, in order … Read More.

Outrigger Enters Exciting New Era of Growth

This week we announced plans that call for us to look for further expansion in Hawaii and the Pacific. While we have a great presence in the region today, there are more opportunities for us to grow. We will also … Read More.

Major Milestones for Outrigger

This was a big week for the Outrigger Enterprises companies. It began with our very first worldwide managers meeting, which was held in Waikiki but was webcast around the world. At the meeting, the senior management team shared our new … Read More.

An Exciting New Era Begins for Outrigger

The year 2005 has been amazing by every measure. I congratulate all the members of our ‘ohana on the outstanding success you have worked so hard to achieve. We all know your successes didn’t just happen overnight. They are the … Read More.