Category Archives: Community
Kung Hee Fat Choy – Outrigger Style!
By Kathy Hansberry & Denise Torres
Chinese New Year is celebrated around the world, including here in Hawai‘i. Its purpose is to honor Heaven and Earth, family ancestors and gods, and to bring good luck for the coming year. Today, we celebrate with loud fireworks and acrobatic lion dances to scare away evil spirits, and of course, with lots and lots of food. This year, we celebrate the Year of the Dragon – Outrigger style! Read the rest of this entry
A Quadruple Win as the Pacific Green Opens
By Una Murray
Recently the Pacific Green Factory held an opening ceremony of their factory complex and Ecological Park. Pacific Green “saves the forest by using palm wood” and is the only factory that uses coconut trees for furniture. Read the rest of this entry
Outrigger Guam Resort Happenings
By Lisa Lenckowski
Outrigger Guam Resort Welcomes DV, Brig. Gen. John Doucette and Family
Stephen “Stevo” Reed; daughter, Kelsey Elaine Reed; son, Grayson; Brig. Gen. John Doucette; Outrigger Guam Resort’s GM, John Wigsten; Marketing Manager, Lisa Lenckowski; Mrs. Janette Doucette; and son, Cameron
John Wigsten welcomed 36th Wing Commander, Brig. Gen. Doucette and his family to the Outrigger Guam Resort. Brig. General and Mrs. Doucette welcomed their newlywed daughter Kelsey and son-in-law, “Stevo” and their two sons, Grayson and Cameron, to Guam while visiting from the U.S. Mainland for some “R&R” and family time. Read the rest of this entry
Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji Aussie Day Celebration
By Una Murray
Over three hundred Australians celebrated their Republic Day with a taste of true Fijian hospitality at the Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji. Executive Assistant Manager Russell Blaik was the organizer of the celebration and said it was an opportunity for Australians to mark their special day, even away from home. Read the rest of this entry
Groundhog Day!
By Chad Teramae
As we prepare for six more weeks of winter, The Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, Outrigger Reef on the Beach and Holiday Inn® Waikiki Beachcomber were pleased to host students from Waipahu High School’s (WHS) Academy of Hospitality and Tourism. A total of six students, either in their junior and senior year, were chosen to participate in the WHS annual Groundhog Day shadowing program. Chosen by the Director/Instructor Todd Nakayama to participate in this all-day event held at different hotel properties, students were given the opportunity to experience and learn the day-to-day operations of a hotel and get a glimpse of what it’s like to work in the hospitality industry. The positive experiences in this program have resulted in many students choosing the hospitality industry as their career of choice!
Lono Padilla, Lea Cacho, Patrick Concepcion and Keith Christy
Patrick Concepcion and Lea Cacho
Alfred Preis 2011 Honoree: Jean Rolles
By Kevin Takemori, Hawai‘i Arts Alliance
Seated: Kathy and David Carey, Jean Rolles and Dr. Chuck Kelley Standing: Donna Leong, Estelle M. Kelley, Alan and Debbie White and Gregg and Ruthann Yamanaka
On Friday, January 6, 2012, Hawai‘i Arts Alliance celebrated Jean Rolles with the prestigious Alfred Preis Honor for her lifetime commitment and support for the arts and arts education in Hawai‘i. Read the rest of this entry
Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji Volleyball Teams are Tops!
By Una Murray
Outrigger Men’s Team front: Onisivoro Loki, Laitia Senivota and Basil Navori. back: Uraia Waqatabu, John Saumaki, Rupeni Rainima and Ratau Buli Naruma.
The Inter-Hotel Volleyball Tournament was a success with the Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji’s Men’s and Mixed Teams defending their titles for the seventh year in a row!
Fourteen teams competed with the Fiji Island Tourism Hotel Association as the major sponsor.
The Outrigger Men’s and Mixed Teams were both up against Tambua Sands in the finals, and the Vomo Women’s Team and the Outrigger Women’s Teams battled it out at the finals, a replay of last year. Outrigger was edged out by just two points!
Congratulations to all!
Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji Happenings
By Una Murray
Loloma House Giving
Meimei (Nanny) Manager Una Namudu and children from Loloma House
Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji donated $5,000 worth of furniture to this sanctuary for single mothers. Nine moms and eleven children were thrilled to receive a dining table, washing machine, microwave, two single beds and gifts for the children. Read the rest of this entry
Holiday Cheer Fills the Outrigger Waikiki Lobby
By Ethan Chang
On December 19, the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach welcomed the Mililani High School Chorus group to their Lobby, where they entertained both employees and guests with their renditions of Christmas favorites. Every year, these talented youths put on a special performance spreading their holiday cheer and Aloha. Read the rest of this entry
Hawaiian Santa Paddles in at Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach
By Nancy Daniels
Hundreds of visitors and residents were on hand last weekend to welcome Santa Claus as he paddled ashore in front of the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach. Well, it was actually the beachboys of UV Rays who did the paddling while Santa greeted everyone with a local “shaka” sign, a boisterous Aloha and, of course, a hearty Mele Kalikimaka. Read the rest of this entry
