Monthly Archives: October 2011

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Thoughts on China’s Economy and Tourism Markets

By Dr. Richard Kelley The high-level Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Waikīkī beginning November 7 will bring a great deal of focus on the huge importance of the Asia-Pacific area in today’s global economy. Among the 21 nations – … Read More.

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Bebe Spa Sanctuary Wins “ASPA” Best Destination Spa

By Donna Parkin Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji’s Bebe Spa Sanctuary is in the awards spotlight again after receiving the prestigious Best Destination Spa 2011 award at the annual Australasian Spa Association (ASPA) Spas of Excellence Award event. Read More.

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Diwali Celebrated

By Una Murray Diwali is perhaps the most well-known of the Indian festivals. It has been celebrated for generations by Hindus everywhere with great zest and pomp and circumstance. Diwali signifies many different things to people across the country. Everywhere, … Read More.

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Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Named Australasia’s Leading Hotel Brand

By Corina Ammann Outrigger Hotels & Resorts was named Australasia’s Leading Hotel Brand for 2011 at the World Travel Awards’ gala evening held in Bangkok, Thailand. Read More.

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Sales Team Hits the Road for Outrigger Hospitality Aloha Days Series

By Tom Wakita Outrigger Enterprise Group’s Hawai‘i-based Sales Team and Field Sales recently participated in the Outrigger Aloha Days series. Sales staff hosted approximately 255 travel agents for dinner, product training presentations and prizes. This series of Aloha Days took … Read More.

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Happy Birthday, Princess Ka‘iulani!

By Kathy Hansberry & Leconte Lee The 16th of October marked the 136th birthday of one of Hawai‘i’s most beloved royals, Princess Victoria Ka‘iulani. The day before her actual birthday, employees of Outrigger Hotels & Resorts commemorated the celebration with … Read More.

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Coral Coast Hotels Support Local Hospital

By Una Murray Hoteliers on the Coral Coast met with executives from the Sigatoka Hospital and Kantas Construction Company to sign contracts to upgrade the hospital’s facilities. Over $55,000 will be spent on the restrooms in the women’s, men’s and … Read More.

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Outrigger’s Asia-Pacific Portfolio Growing Rapidly

By Dr. Richard Kelley Outrigger currently has 8 properties with 1,643 rooms open and running in the Asia-Pacific region: Read More.

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Visiting Outrigger’s Offices in Phuket, Thailand

By Dr. Richard Kelley I just returned from a one-week trip to Southeast Asia, which included a three-day stop at Outrigger’s Asia-Pacific regional office in Phuket, Thailand. David Carey, Dr. Chuck Kelley, Bitsy Kelley, Mel Kaneshige and Director Mark Fukunaga … Read More.

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Conchita Malaqui Receives Retail Industry Award

By Barbara Campbell Congratulations to Conchita Malaqui, General Manager, Waikiki Beach Walk® (WBW), who received the Governor’s Award for Exemplary Service to the Retail Industry at the Retail Merchants of Hawai‘i Annual Conference & Ho‘okela Awards on October 20. Read More.

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