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.
Lost in Translation
My daughter Bitsy made a last-minute decision to visit my wife Linda and me in Denver for Easter last weekend and, while there, needed to make some changes in her reservations with a major U.S. airline to fly back to … Read More.
Monthly Archives: March 2008
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Easter Celebrations
Easter celebrations were held at the Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation, the Outrigger Reef on the Beach, and the Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji. Guests and employees joined together in the celebrations that featured Easter Egg hunts, an Easter Egg decorating … Read More.
Outrigger Twin Towns’ First Employee of the Quarter
I am pleased to announce the first Employee of the Quarter for Outrigger Twin Towns Resort is Donna Taylor. Donna, who works in the Reservations department, was presented with her award during a recent staff workshop on Exploring Outrigger’s Culture … Read More.
Focus on Fitness – The Outrigger Way
What began from a groundswell of interest in fitness years ago has become a regular feature of the Outrigger landscape. The company’s resident fitness guru, Kathy Foley, (sometimes Assistant to Barry Wallace), and her loyal band of exercisers have been … Read More.
Outrigger Enterprises Group Health & Wellness
A foundation of Outrigger’s mission statement is to provide “our employees an opportunity to be their best.” One aspect of “being our best” is wellness. Outrigger has a long-standing belief in supporting our employees’ health in body, mind, and spirit. … Read More.
The Final Phase of Waikiki Beach Walk® is Here!
As hotel operations wind down, the renovation team has been gearing up to begin the 16-month extensive renovation and upgrade that will reposition this great property into a brand new, upscale boutique hotel. Model rooms of this exciting new product … Read More.
Keeping Current in Reservations
This week, I had the opportunity to drop by our Worldwide Reservations Center in Denver, Colorado, to inspect the recently-remodeled facilities and chat with our in-house team as they handled calls and reservation requests from all over the planet. The … Read More.
Adopt-A-Day At Kahalu’u Bay
Cindi Punihaole, Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator with The Kohala Center, contacted the Keauhou Beach Resort, to inquire if we would like to participate in the Adopt-A-Day At Kahalu’u Bay program. Our employees jumped at the chance to volunteer to become … Read More.
Fiji Happenings
The Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji was pleased to welcome Damien Forbes, Captain of the New Zealand Sevens rugby team, and his fianc?e Lisa James for a day of relaxation. The couple enjoyed a wonderful lunch and tasty cocktails, … Read More.
Waikiki Beach Walk? – A Great Venue for Fun and Entertainment
Since opening over a year ago, Waikiki Beach Walk has proven to be a great destination for shopping and dining. We’ve got a terrific selection of restaurants that appeal to a variety of tastes and an exciting array of shops, … Read More.
