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.
By Richard Kelley Those who have read Saturday Briefing for almost any period of time know that I strongly believe that “Tourism Is Everybody’s Business.” The benefits of Travel & Tourism go far beyond local airports, hotels, restaurants, and automobile … Read More.
By Una Murray The U.S. Texas Girls Choir enjoyed their annual overseas trip at the Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji (FOR). The Southern belles totaled 45 singers, including their Director Debbie Weir and Agent Ilse Roderick, representing only a … Read More.
By Kaipo Ho The Start! Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premier fundraising event and promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living that’s fun for the entire family. The money raised each year is used to fund the valuable research, … Read More.
By Khun Paew Ready to rescue! TLP hosts successfully complete lifeguard training to ensure guest safety Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort & Villas (TLP) conducted Lifeguard training for selected Front Office, Activities, and Food and Beverage hosts. The course content is … Read More.
By Luana Maitland Celebrating Where We Come From was this year’s theme for “Flavors of the Reef” at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach. Here are more photos from the event, which took place on Wednesday, July 14, with employees … Read More.
By Conchita Malaqui The wait is over! The quest for the best loco moco in Waikiki took six weeks; and many, many pounds, er…loco mocos later, the winner was announced on July 20, 2010. Christopher Cole, Breakfast Manager of Ocean … Read More.
Never let it be said that Darren Shaw, GM of the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas, doesn’t have compassion or a great sense of humor! Here he is at a recent Laguna blood drive. Read More.
By Marianne Thesken More than 125 keiki gathered at Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation to participate in a cultural morning with the Outrigger ‘ohana. Coming together to share unique histories, cultures, and stories, the employees created a memorable day for visitors and … Read More.
By Nancy Daniels The Hawaii chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Hawaii) honored the best in public relations last week at its 27th annual PRSA Hawaii Koa Anvil Awards reception and dinner, and I’m proud to say … Read More.
By David Carey Dr. Kelley is traveling. His column will return next week. I am certain that in 1947, when our founders, Roy and Estelle Kelley, built their first hotel, they could not have possibly imagined that the seeds they … Read More.
