Monthly Archives: April 2009

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Outrigger’s Asian Expansion Update

By Mel Kaneshige (Dr. Richard Kelley is traveling. His column will return on May 2.) To get through these challenging times and strengthen our company for the future, it is important to adapt our business strategy – or, as Dr. … Read More.

Moonbow Tropics Opens at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach

By Nancy Daniels A wonderful new resort boutique has opened at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach, which is sure to become a favorite with guests and visitors to the hotel. On Wednesday, April 15, Moonbow Tropics held a blessing … Read More.

Beauty Queen and Tennis Ace Hail Outrigger Serenity Terraces

By Michael Cowan Outrigger Serenity Terraces Resort (TST) in Phuket, Thailand, held its soft opening on April 2. TST is a private, luxury beachfront, mixed residential resort located along the southeast coast of Phuket island. The resort features one- and … Read More.

Training in the Bula Spirit

By Una Murray Since joining the Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji (FOR) vuvale (family) earlier this year, Trainer Ashika Devi has been busy working on strategies to improve training for our employees. At FOR, we believe in training the … Read More.

Taxing Tourism Hurts Everybody Don’t Raise the TAT

By Dr. Richard Kelley As the Hawaii State Legislature rapidly approaches the end of its session, our representatives, senators, and Governor Linda Lingle are battling over how to close the anticipated $1.8 billion gap between government expenditures and tax revenues. … Read More.

Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji Staff Get Together

By Una Murray The Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji (FOR) vuvale (family) gathered together in the Conference Centre Reef 1 and Reef to honor their outstanding employees. Read More.

Spring was in the Air at the Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation

By Marianne Thesken The first Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation Employee Easter Basket Contest and Silent Auction took place on Good Friday. Each department created an Easter basket representative of their team. The Grounds department’s basket was full of gardening goodies, the … Read More.

Outrigger Value of the Week – Kina’ole, (Flawlessness)

By Barry Wallace This is the first in a series of eight articles written by Outrigger’s executives in support of our Value of the Week program. Every other week one of our company’s executives will introduce the value of the … Read More.

Patsy Narimatsu Rejoins the Outrigger ‘Ohana

By Kimberly Agas I am pleased to join Human Resources in welcoming Patsy Narimatsu back to the Outrigger ‘ohana. As the newly-appointed Director of Sales & Marketing for the Outrigger Beachfront Properties, Patsy’s responsibilities will include working with the Sales … Read More.

Outrigger’s “Heart & Sole” Walking Program is Off to a Great Start!

By Ka‘ipo Ho Our Outrigger ‘ohana will jump at any opportunity to get together, and that was exactly the case with the successful launch of our Outrigger Heart & Sole Walking Program in Waikiki.  Read More.