Monthly Archives: February 2012
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 of World War II, she rose to become the first woman president of a major Hawai‘i corporation, Island Holiday Tours and Amfac Resorts Hawaii, in 1973. Read the rest of this entry
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 the rest of this entry
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 flourishing with near sold- out occupancies and a staff that cares for every guest need with genuine warm hospitality. We enjoyed walking the Tumon Bay beach at daybreak, snorkeling in the clear waters right out front of the hotel and most of all chatting with the employees, many who have been there since the opening. The outstanding location, excellent guest services and warm island hospitality all create a wonderful vacation experience. Thank you to all who made our stay so memorable.
Dr. Chuck Kelley and Dr. Jenny Kelley with the Outrigger Guam Resort familia
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 CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority, Mike McCartney; Outrigger Enterprises Group President and CEO, David Carey; and President of the Honolulu Festival Foundation, Keiichi Tsujino. Each spoke about the significance of this festival and how it not only benefits Hawai‘i’s tourism industry but also serves as a bonding experience between all the different cultures in the Asia-Pacific region. Read the rest of this entry
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, Japan, on February 4.
Michiru Sato, DOS; Mr. Hideki Toma, Torii Station Office; Mr. Kiyoshi Oka, Manager, Military and Government Market; Mr. Wilson Antonio, Camp Foster Branch Manager; Mr. Yukiharu Sekiya, United Airlines, Regional Sales Manager Okinawa; Ms. Aki McSwain, Kadena AFB; Ms. Matsumi Kenat, Area Manager, Military and Government Market; Ms. Kim Sartorius, Camp Courtney Office Manager; Ms. Yoshimi Namihira, Camp Foster Office; Ms. Simone Owens, Kadena AFB Office Branch Manager; Ms. Anne Quinata, Andersen AFB Manager; Lisa Lenckowski, Marketing Manager; and John Wigsten, OGM General Manager
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 checked-out the Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji (FOR) during their trip! Read the rest of this entry
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 of Hawai‘i’s Athletic program, Outrigger was the presenting sponsor of the UH Men’s Baseball four-day opening series in Mānoa against the Oregon Ducks. Nearly 20 miles away at the Waipi‘o Soccer Peninsula Complex in Waipahu, another Outrigger team was working a promotions table at the newest Outrigger-sponsored event – the Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association’s (HHSAA) Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Boys’ Soccer State Championships. Read the rest of this entry
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 is particularly pleasing, as both girls commenced working at Outrigger while still attending high school, and it is the second qualification achieved by both. Read the rest of this entry
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.
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 the rest of this entry
