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.
Independence Day 2009
By Dr. Richard Kelley — Independence Day in the USA means different things to different people. For countless Americans, the Fourth of July means a day off, an afternoon at the beach, and hot dogs on the grill. Read More.
Monthly Archives: June 2009
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Fiji Hosts the ANZ Pacific Nations Cup
By Una Murray — The International Rugby Board (IRB) last year announced a £48 million Strategic Investment Programme to fund rugby performance initiatives in 22 countries. The ANZ Pacific Nations Cup is an important component of this initiative and is … Read More.
Beyond the Call of Duty
By Angelica Loughlin — Please join the Outrigger Guam familia (family) in congratulating Nelida Dimatatac and Paulina Perkin for receiving the Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association’s (GHRA) “Beyond the Call of Duty Integrity Award.” On a quarterly basis, the “Beyond … Read More.
Outrigger Hosts Executive Travel Agent Forum
By Lois Shore — In mid-June, Outrigger hosted eight travel agency owners/managers and front-line selling agents from the West Coast for an Executive Travel Agent Forum here in Waikiki. The objective of the meeting was to provide our senior-level managers … Read More.
Happy Birthday, America!
By Mai Ho — America is about to celebrate another Independence Day, and many of us are making plans to celebrate the holiday. Some will travel, some will get together with family and friends, and some are deciding where they … Read More.
Outrigger Alaka‘i Participate in Ola Hawai‘i Cultural Immersion Program
By Ka‘ipo Ho — Over the past couple of months, a group of our Outrigger Alaka‘i, or Ke ‘Ano Wa‘a leaders, from the island of O‘ahu had the honor of participating in a cultural immersion program called Ola Hawai‘i offered … Read More.
Wahi (Place)
By Donna Leong — This is the sixth 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 … Read More.
Free Moonlight Movie Night
By Kathy Hansberry — Fun flicks will be playing poolside this summer at Embassy Suites® – Waikiki Beach Walk®, starting with a showing of “Top Gun” on Friday, July 3, at 8 p.m. Playing on the resort’s Grand Lanai, the … Read More.
A Personal Health Care Story – What it Tells Us About Universal Health Care
By Dr. Richard Kelley As predicted, President Barack Obama and his administration are in a “full-court press” mode, as they try to drum up the support needed to pass sweeping changes in how health care is controlled, delivered, and financed … Read More.
Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
By Lorry Ijima Sato On the evening of May 29, a group of Outrigger employees took part in First Hawaiian Bank’s Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run. The goal of the run is to raise funds for, and awareness of, … Read More.
