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.
Kicking off Aloha Festivals at the beachfront property was the arrival of the Aloha Festivals Royal Court at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach on Friday, September 12. A procession led by King Wyatt Kahapea, Queen Tracey Keli’iho’omalu, and court … Read More.
As fall begins, we move once again into flu season. I urge everyone in our extended ‘ohana to be aware of the dangers and take the steps needed to protect themselves and their families from the flu. In particular, I … Read More.
Kalakaua Avenue was the place to be this past weekend, as thousands of visitors and local residents packed the streets to celebrate the 61st annual Waikiki Ho’olaule’a. The light afternoon showers that welcomed the event seemed to have been just … Read More.
International Housekeepers Week was celebrated this week September 14-20, 2008. We all know Housekeepers are the solid foundation of the hotel industry ~ without a clean room, we would have no business! Our Housekeepers interact directly with more of our … Read More.
Just when you thought they had won every award possible, the staff of the Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji has been officially recognized for its outstanding service, attracting 120,000 votes from around the world to win “Best Service Hotel” … Read More.
Friday, September 5, was another beautiful morning on the beach fronting the Outrigger Reef (ORF), and Mr. & Mrs. Tomas Alessandri of Massachusetts wanted to relive their special wedding day by renewing their vows on the white sandy beach of … Read More.
On Monday, September 8, just as the barricades and scaffolds were being removed from the entrance of the Outrigger Reef on the Beach, Vice President of Operations Kimberly Agas, General Manager Bill Comstock, employees, and concessionaires gathered for a blessing … Read More.
The Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji (FOR) holds monthly celebrations to honor its most outstanding employees and to recognize members of our vuvale (family) who have excelled in their area. Each month, awards are given in three categories — … Read More.
The Keauhou Beach Resort hosted the 20th bi-annual meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) Co-chaired by the Department of Interior and the Department of Commerce. The mission of the organization is to coordinate actions to preserve and … Read More.
Our team in the Phuket, Thailand, office joins me in saying “Sawadee” Hawaii! “Sawadee” is the Thai equivalent of “Aloha.” Polite language, however, dictates that a male will add “Krab” to the end of the greeting or a female will … Read More.
