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Innovations and Revolutions in Education
BY DR. RICHARD KELLEY — Very recently, I had the opportunity to attend a seminar and presentation by Salman “Sal” Kahn, a 35-year old Bangladeshi-American who, almost singlehandedly, is turning the world of education upside down. By creating new concepts and technology that can be brought to classrooms almost anywhere in the world, he is causing everyone, including Outrigger Enterprises Group, to re-examine how we transmit and acquire the knowledge and skills that are so vital in today’s fast-moving global economy. Read the rest of this entry
Outrigger Guam Resort Host Appreciation Party
BY KRISTIN RAMOS — On Friday, April 27, the Outrigger Guam Resort (OGM) familia (family) celebrated its long awaited and much anticipated Annual Host Appreciation Party. This year’s theme, “Prom Night” was complete with a Royal Court. Read the rest of this entry
Outrigger Laguna Phuket Employees Recognized
BY PATCHAREE CHANANTHO (KHUN PAEW) — The Outrigger Laguna Phuket recently recognized employees for their exemplary work: Read the rest of this entry
Nothing Can Stop the Sand Masters!
By Peter Hopgood — Well, we made it! Read the rest of this entry
2012 Wyndham Vacation Resorts Hospitality Conference
BY IVY LIN — Congratulations to the recipients of the following awards that were given at the 2012 Wyndham Vacation Resorts Hospitality Conference: Read the rest of this entry
WET & WILD Weekend in Waikīkī!
By Conchita Malaqui
This past weekend was a whirlwind of activity in Waikīkī for the Waikiki Beach Walk® team! Read the rest of this entry
Congratulations, ESL Grads!
BY KATHY OYADOMARI — Congratulations to the Outrigger Reef on the Beach English as a Second Language (ESL) graduating class. Read the rest of this entry
Estelle L. Kelley Scholarships Help KCC Students Pursue Dreams
BY DR. CHUCK KELLEY — On May 4, the Kapi‘olani Community College (KCC) Hospitality & Tourism Education department held their 7th Annual Scholarships and Awards Banquet. A highlight of the event was the presentation of scholarships for the 2011 – 2012 school year. This year, twelve exceptional students, who are majoring in Hospitality, were granted Estelle Louise Kelley Scholarships to pursue their dreams. Read the rest of this entry
It’s Never Too Early to Save for Your Future!
BY RUTHANN YAMANAKA AND DR. CHUCK KELLEY — Here is an old fable about the Grasshopper and the Ant, which makes an important point about saving for retirement. Read the rest of this entry
Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation Takes Home Silver: Kaua‘i United Way Olympic Challenge
By Marianne Thesken
Several Kaua‘i hotels participated in an Olympic-style challenge based on per capita employee Kaua‘i United Way 2011 campaign contributions, and Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation won the silver! Lynette Medrano-Stine, Kaua‘i United Way Campaign Director and Community Liaison, said “We are tremendously grateful to the management and staff of all Kaua‘i hotels, and especially to the Olympic Challenge winners, for achieving successful campaigns.” Read the rest of this entry
