Monthly Archives: September 2010

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Influenza is Still Very Dangerous: Get Your Flu Shots Now

By Dr. Richard Kelley As fall begins, we move again into flu season. As I do every year, I urge everyone in our ‘ohana to be aware of the dangers and take steps to protect themselves and their families from … Read More.

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2 – 4 – 6 – 8, Who do we Appreciate? Housekeeping, Housekeeping, Yay, Housekeeping!

By Barry Wallace I have always been a huge fan of our Housekeeping department. Our Housekeepers are hardworking, dedicated, fun, and full of team spirit. I am not just speaking from my personal experience but on behalf of our guests. … Read More.

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Flu Shots – Frequently Asked Questions

By Dr. Chuck Kelley Why should I get the flu shot? The flu shot will help protect you against catching the flu, which at the very least, would be a huge inconvenience and unpleasant experience. In the worst case, the … Read More.

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Saluting Our Housekeepers: “Ambassadors Extraordinary”

By Dr. Richard Kelley Over the next two weeks, we will take some time away from our regular duties to honor our Housekeepers. We will give well-earned recognition to those who work tirelessly every day of the year to keep … Read More.

Outrigger Hospitality Specialists Enjoy Travel Agent Ali‘i Weekend at Outrigger Reef on the Beach

By Lois Shore This past weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting 19 of the best Outrigger Hospitality Specialists during the Travel Agent Ali‘i Weekend at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach, the second Travel Agent Ali‘i event we hosted … Read More.

Outrigger Enterprises Group – Full of Lifesavers!

By Ashley Cabradilla A big mahalo to everyone who came to the OHANA Waikiki East Blood Drive on Thursday, September 9, 2010. With your help, we collected 34 pints of blood, which is the most we have drawn since June … Read More.

Ali‘i Keanaaina Receives Top Honors

By Kim Tomas The 19th Annual Clyde “Kindy” Sproat Falsetto and Story Telling Competition was held on September 4, 2010 at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott on the Big Island. Kona Hawaiian Village’s own Devin “Ali‘i” Keanaaina walked away with top … Read More.

Bebe Spa Awarded Spa Design of the Year

By Donna Parkin The prestigious Spa Design of the Year Award (Oceania) has been won by Fiji’s five-star Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji Resort’s Bebe Spa Sanctuary. The award was presented in recognition of Bebe Spa Sanctuary’s superior design … Read More.

Tourism Is Everybody’s Business

By Dr. Richard Kelley This week, I delivered a speech on Travel & Tourism issues to the Southeast Tourism Society’s annual meeting in Greenville, South Carolina. My remarks, slightly excerpted, are reproduced below. It was a nostalgic time for me … Read More.

Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort & Villas Receives Drug-Free Workplace Recognition

By Khun Paew Chanantho Outrigger Laguna Resort & Villas is pleased to share that we have received official recognition from Phuket Governor Mr. Wichai Praisa-ngob for our Drug-Free Workplace initiatives. Read More.