Saturday Briefing

By Barry Wallace

Three Outrigger properties—Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa, Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation, and Outrigger on the Lagoon - Fiji, have earned the distinguished honor of being ranked as top resorts out of nearly 1,000 worldwide properties included on Expedia’s Insiders’ Select list of the world’s best hotels for 2009. Read the rest of this entry

By Dr. Richard Kelley

“Rule one: Never allow a crisis to go to waste. They are opportunities to do big things.” Read the rest of this entry

By Charlene Goo

Inafa’maolek (Hospitality):  In welcoming and entertaining guests and strangers, we as
Hosts, commit ourselves to excellence in making it good for everyone. Read the rest of this entry

By Mel Wilinsky

Mel Wilinsky

This is the seventh 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 week and share what that value means to them. This week’s author is Mel Wilinsky, Outrigger’s Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, and this week’s Value of the Week is: Accountability (Kuleana) – We have the courage and discipline to act on our responsibilities and to accept all consequences. - Ka‘ipo Ho Read the rest of this entry

By Elizabeth Cambra

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International [HSMAI] sponsors an annual Revenue Management Professional of the Year award. I’m pleased to say that Outrigger had four nominees, Connie Apuna-Diego, Condo Division Revenue; Beverly Fidel, OHANA Division Revenue; Luke Hamada, Beachfront Division Revenue; and Grace Nakamura, Airport Properties. I’d like to congratulate Beverly Fidel who was one of the top three finalists and joined me at the HSMAI Revenue Management and Internet Marketing Conference in Anaheim, California, for this prestigious recognition. Read the rest of this entry

By Dr. Richard Kelley

Last week, I had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with the Outrigger affiliate of Toastmasters International, as they held their regular semi-monthly meeting at the OHANA Waikiki East hotel in Waikiki. I praised their efforts and shared my own thoughts on the importance of being able to communicate well in all sorts of situations. Read the rest of this entry

By Ethan Chang

On Friday, June 29, the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach held its first Sand Sculpture Building Contest of the year on Waikiki Beach. Teams, comprised of hotel guests and their families, worked hard to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces ranging from your traditional sand castle, complete with flags and moats, to turtles, starfish, and even a canoe. Read the rest of this entry

By Dr. Chuck Kelley

Outrigger Enterprises, Inc. has strongly supported the American Cancer Society for many years, and once again, the Oahu Field Office recognized Outrigger for its generous contributions. Read the rest of this entry

By Una Murray

The Outrigger on the Lagoon - Fiji (FOR) vuvale (family) gathered together on June 26 to honor our outstanding employees for the month of June, recognize members of our vuvale who celebrated birthdays, and to continue our commitment to our newly-implemented Health Awareness Program. Read the rest of this entry

By Nancy Daniels

Daniel Akaka Jr., Eric Horst, John McManus, Anna Akaka, and Pi‘i Laeha at the blessing celebrating the Shore Bird’s 30th anniversary

It’s hard to believe, but it was 30 years ago, in 1979, when the Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar first opened its doors at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach. This extraordinary milestone was celebrated last weekend with an all-star anniversary luncheon show on Saturday, June 27, broadcast live by radio station KINE. A blessing was held the following Monday, June 29, with Danny Akaka Jr., Pi‘i Laeha, and Blaine Kia performing the ceremony. Read the rest of this entry