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.
The Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach was privileged to host Kamaka ‘Ukulele’s 90th Anniversary ‘Ukulele Jam, with talented musicians Bryan Tolentino, Del Beasley, and Chris Kamaka. The lobby was packed with hotel guests, employees and their families, and the general … Read More.
If towards the end of World War II, government had allowed employers to give raises in the form of groceries instead of health-care insurance, and if the grocery business had evolved as health-care has over the past 60 years, here … Read More.
The quality of health care in the United States is among the best in the world, but unfortunately, the system is starting to crack at the seams. Since employer-paid health care is such a large component of the wage and … Read More.
Love was definitely in the air on Tuesday, February 14, as guests of the Outrigger Waikiki and Outrigger Reef celebrated Valentine’s Day on the beach at our Hawaiian Vow Renewal Ceremony. , Thirty-five couples with love in their hearts participated … Read More.
On February 5, the Outrigger Ettalong Beach Resort (AEB) had the distinguished pleasure of hosting some very special guests eager to see for themselves why Sydneysiders are flocking to our striking resort. Host of Channel Nine’s Getaway program, the lovely … Read More.
Beach Walk celebrated a significant milestone on Thursday, February 16, as the building was “topped out” with the placement of the final steel beam in the structure that will make up our new entertainment-retail complex and the new Embassy Suites … Read More.
This week, I had a chance to renew acquaintance with return guests Jack and Virginia Shultz at the Outrigger Reef Hotel. Besides being life-long friends, there is a very special connection — Jack’s parents came to my parents’ home for … Read More.
There has been a great deal of publicity and distress recently about “offshoring” — exporting U.S. jobs to workers in foreign countries. Manufacturing jobs have been sent to China. So many call center functions have been relocated to India that … Read More.
Congratulations to our Outrigger/OHANA Guam familia Five-Year Hosts, who were recognized during our Host Recognition/Appreciation Luncheon. Each host received a special 14-karat Outrigger pin. Those who achieved this milestone were: Amparo Rosendo, Beswiner Hainrick, Carmelita David, Chris Egana, Clarita Arellano, … Read More.
The Outrigger Reef’s (ORF) Chinese New Year celebration took place over four exciting days last week. Each day brought a new experience for our guests who were able to partake in many of the exciting events. The celebration started on … Read More.
