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 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 … Read More.
BY KATHY OYADOMARI — Congratulations to the Outrigger Reef on the Beach English as a Second Language (ESL) graduating class. Read More.
BY LEHUA LASH (Outrigger PR Intern) — In my last semester at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, I was given the opportunity to intern and experience many aspects of Outrigger’s Public Relations department, from writing press releases to attending … Read More.
BY PILA HANSON AND ROBERT MCCONNELL — Congratulations to Lono Padilla, Front Desk Supervisor, who is currently working at the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach (OWK) for successfully receiving his Certified Hospitality Supervisor (CHS) designation through the American Hotel & … Read More.
BY UNA MURRAY — Ten managers and six supervisory employees underwent a five-day workshop on how to become effective trainers. Satendra Nair of Fiji National University (FNU) conducted the training after we assessed the need and importance of having more … Read More.
BY DAN WACKSMAN — The Term “Above the Fold” comes from the newspaper industry. In order to sell newspapers, the most compelling stories and pictures are put on the front page above where the paper is folded, so everyone can … Read More.
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 More.
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 … Read More.
BY PATCHAREE (PAEW) CHANANTHO — As Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas Human Resources Manager, I joined with the Vice-Governor of Phuket Province and Phuket Vocational College’s board committee to reach an agreement for long-term training association. This project will … Read More.
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 … Read More.
