Saturday Briefing

By Una Murray

On Friday, 28 August, Executives, Management, and staff of Outrigger on the Lagoon - Fiji (FOR) gathered together to honor the outstanding employees for the month of August and to recognize members of our vuvale (family) who celebrated birthdays. Read the rest of this entry

By Eric Masutomi

Since its opening in April 2006, Waikiki Beach Walk has been the recipient of an impressive array of local, national, and international design and development awards. The latest accolade came on August 25, when the Hawaii Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) presented Outrigger Enterprises Group and its landscape architectural consultant, Walters, Kimura, Motoda, Inc., its prestigious 2009 Award of Excellence for General Design. Read the rest of this entry

By Una Murray

Gregg Gardener, Michael Osborne, and Mesha Sternthall

Michael Osborne, an Activities Officer and Lifeguard at the Outrigger on the Lagoon - Fiji, put his certification as a Silver Medallion Surf Rescuer to good use. Last Friday, Michael was making his rounds at the property when he noticed a couple surfing in the large and dangerous surf break fronting the hotel. He asked a security guard about the couple and found out that they were from a nearby resort. Out of concern, he kept a watchful eye on them until he noticed the man get hit by a large set and dragged out to sea through a channel in the reef. The woman was frantically trying to search for him when Michael reached her in his canoe. She directed Michael to where the man was last seen, and he quickly paddled over to look for him. As the woman was following him on her surfboard, she got hit by another large wave and was also dragged out to sea. Michael managed to rescue her and get her to safety, and he immediately returned to rescue the man who had gotten caught in a dangerous whirlpool. While getting them to safety, Michael had to struggle to paddle the canoe against the strong currents. Read the rest of this entry

By The Human Resources Service Center    The Outrigger ‘ohana gathered at the OHANA Waikiki East on Tuesday, July 28, to honor and recognize Employees of the Quarter for the Second Quarter of 2009. Barry Wallace, Dr. Chuck Kelley, and Department Heads extended their congratulations and offered words of praise to all of the distinguished honorees and nominees.
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By Kathy Oyadomari

On behalf of Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, we salute our 2009 First and Second Quarter Years of Service Honorees for their dedication and hard work. Read the rest of this entry

By Barry Wallace

Three Outrigger properties—Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa, Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation, and Outrigger on the Lagoon - Fiji, have earned the distinguished honor of being ranked as top resorts out of nearly 1,000 worldwide properties included on Expedia’s Insiders’ Select list of the world’s best hotels for 2009. Read the rest of this entry

By Pila Hanson

Back row: KCC Instructor Shirley Tsukano, KCC Instructor Palakiko Yagodich, Windy Seguancia, Jason Fujimoto, Sean Ling, Ronnie Cabo, Meali’i Richardson, Amante Castro, and Reyn Nakamasu; Middle row: KCC Instructor Aloha McGuffie, Sandy Lee, Marsha Kapu, Jo Ader, Ofelia Valdez, Joselyn Valenzuela, Edna Salvador, and Jo-Ann Yonamine; Seated: Nenita Nerveza, Denise Torres, Taryn Wong, Carnita Encomienda, Mercy Valdez, and Primie Marzan

This past week marked an important milestone for our new Outrigger University. The very first class to complete the new Outrigger Management Fundamentals training program graduated after a lot of hard work and intense studying. Read the rest of this entry

By Charlene Goo

Inafa’maolek (Hospitality):  In welcoming and entertaining guests and strangers, we as
Hosts, commit ourselves to excellence in making it good for everyone. Read the rest of this entry

By Elizabeth Cambra

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International [HSMAI] sponsors an annual Revenue Management Professional of the Year award. I’m pleased to say that Outrigger had four nominees, Connie Apuna-Diego, Condo Division Revenue; Beverly Fidel, OHANA Division Revenue; Luke Hamada, Beachfront Division Revenue; and Grace Nakamura, Airport Properties. I’d like to congratulate Beverly Fidel who was one of the top three finalists and joined me at the HSMAI Revenue Management and Internet Marketing Conference in Anaheim, California, for this prestigious recognition. Read the rest of this entry

By Dr. Chuck Kelley

Outrigger Enterprises, Inc. has strongly supported the American Cancer Society for many years, and once again, the Oahu Field Office recognized Outrigger for its generous contributions. Read the rest of this entry