You'll find insight and observations about travel, tourism and all things Outrigger
at this Saturday Briefing, featuring
Chairman Emeritus Richard Kelley's
weekly blog, plus the latest news, happenings, photos, guest
stories and updates on the special 'ohana that is
Outrigger® Hotels and Resorts.
BY KATHY FOLEY –Each quarter, it is our pleasure to honor and recognize our ‘ohana who have reached 30 years of service or more with Outrigger. On behalf of Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, we congratulate and thank Mercy Mariano, Elna … Read More.
BY DR. RICHARD KELLEY — There is a lot going on in Waikīkī that will give our visitors an opportunity to drive more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly automobiles. It is a work in progress and the details will change, but … Read More.
BY DR. RICHARD KELLEY & DR. CHUCK KELLEY — What makes a great beach? Well, that depends on what you are looking for! Around the world there are many outstanding beaches. Some appeal more to niche travel markets, from beach … Read More.
BY DR. RICHARD KELLEY — Perhaps it is a coincidence or perhaps it is because we are celebrating the 65th anniversary of the founding of Outrigger Enterprises Group, but in the past week, I have been in contact with three … Read More.
BY DR. RICHARD KELLEY — The hospitality industry is always full of surprises, and recent events at several of our Hawai‘i properties have once again reminded us that we can never be complacent. This time, the surprises were mostly weather-related, … Read More.
BY DR. RICHARD KELLEY — Hospitality can be a little hard to define, but like many other things in life, you know it when you experience it. At Outrigger and OHANA Hotels and Resorts, we work hard to provide guests … Read More.
BY DR. RICHARD KELLEY — Since the beginning of the year, we have enjoyed high demand for our properties in Hawai‘i. Good management, excellent marketing, flawless operations and warm hospitality, along with the modest global economic recovery we are experiencing, … Read More.
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.
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.
BY RICHARD KELLEY — Ivy Kwok, Executive Housekeeper of the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, is the subject of the cover story in this month’s edition of Executive Housekeeping Today,* published by the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA). This is … Read More.
