Monthly Archives: February 2012

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The Legacy of Women Leaders In Hawai‘i’s Travel Industry

BY RICHARD KELLEY — Last week, many of the veterans of Hawai‘i’s Travel & Tourism industry gathered to celebrate the life of Myrtle Chun Lee, who recently passed away at age 85.  A veteran of our industry since the end … Read More.

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Seven Habits Success

BY UNA MURRAY — The Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji, for the second year in a row, invited Rose Aitkens to share the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People with 23 of our vulvale. Read More.

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Inafa’maolek (Hospitality) at its Best!

BY DR. CHUCK KELLEY — Earlier this month, my wife (Dr. Jenny Kelley) and I had the opportunity to personally visit the Outrigger Guam Resort, and we were most impressed. Under General Manager John Wigsten’s new leadership, the property is … Read More.

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Waikiki Beach Walk® Hosts Honolulu Festival Press Conference

BY CAMILLE ONATE & KATHY HANSBERRY  — An exciting press conference was held at Waikiki Beach Walk’s Plaza Stage on Tuesday, February 21, to announce the upcoming 18th annual Honolulu Festival. Special guests included Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle, President and … Read More.

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United Airlines Familiarization Tour

BY LISA LENCKOWSKI — United Airlines launched a direct flight four times a week between Guam and Okinawa in September 2011, and the Outrigger Guam Resort (OGM) was pleased to host CWT Sato Travel, United Airlines Familiarization Tour from Okinawa, … Read More.

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ABC Checks Out FOR

BY UNA MURRAY — Senior Reporter of ABC in Sydney, Australia, Philippa McDonald and cameraman Peter McIntyre were in Fiji to meet the Minister of Tourism, the Honorable Aiyaz Sayed- Khaiyum. They attended a Fijian church service in Namosi and … Read More.

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Outrigger’s Sports Weekend – UH Baseball and HHSAA Boys’ Soccer

BY LEHUA LASH & KATHY HANSBERRY  — It was an action-packed weekend for Outrigger Hotels & Resorts’ Marketing and Sports/Group Sales teams as we tackled two sporting events on opposite sides of town! As a long-time sponsor of the University … Read More.

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Ongoing Training Success

BY GAVAN CONWAY — At a small gathering of staff at Outrigger Twin Towns Resort this week, two employees were presented with their nationally accredited qualifications. Michelle Hall completed a Certificate III in Hospitality and Lucy Adler a Diploma of Management. This … Read More.

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The Gump Building in Waikīkī

BY RICHARD KELLEY – In conjunction with the celebration of the 65th anniversary of the founding of Outrigger Enterprises Group, I have been researching, talking and writing frequently about what life was like in the early days of Waikīkī. Read More.

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Technology + Jammies = Happy Employees

Rob Solomon thought the readers of Saturday Briefing would enjoy some comments from our Denver Reservations ‘ohana when asked by IT Manager Jason Kemper how they enjoyed working virtually during Denver’s most recent blizzard. Read More.

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