Category Archives: Featured Post
Celebrating Years of Service
By Kathy Oyadomari
Each quarter, it is our pleasure to honor and recognize our ‘ohana who have reached significant years of service for Outrigger. On behalf of Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, we congratulate and thank Clayton, Edna, Shin Ling, Salvador, Benefrieda, Yeu Hing and Virgie for their decades of service. Read the rest of this entry
Continental Airlines: A New Beginning – Old Memories
By Dr. Richard Kelley
This past week, as the world focused on protests in the streets of many major cities, the extremely serious sovereign debt crisis in the euro-based economies and the bankruptcy of the parent corporation of American Airlines, AMR Corp., few heard the quiet whimper from Continental Airlines on Wednesday, November 30, when that proud carrier, now merged with United Airlines, flew its last flight under the call sign “Continental.” Captain R. J. “Jim” Starley, Continental’s Managing Director, Flight Operations, noted the occasion in a Pilot Bulletin printed on United letterhead saying, “While we will experience mixed emotions with the retirement of our proud call sign, our brand and our heritage will live on.” Read the rest of this entry
Aloha and Mahalo, Richard!
By Kathy Oyadomari
Back: Alan Naito, David Carey, Dr. Chuck Kelley, Barry Wallace, Ruthann Yamanaka and Yuet Oy Au. Front: Richard and Clara Han
On November 23, employees of the OHANA Waikiki East gathered to bid a fond aloha to Richard Han, who retired after 24 years of dedicated service. David Carey, Dr. Chuck Kelley, Barry Wallace, Ruthann Yamanaka and Alan Naito expressed their appreciation on behalf of Outrigger Hotels & Resorts for his hard work and contribution and gifts of aloha and recognition were presented. Read the rest of this entry
Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji November Get Together
By Una Murray
On Friday, November 25, the Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji vuvale (family) gathered to congratulate outstanding employees for the month of November. Read the rest of this entry
“Touched by an Angel” at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach
By Luana Maitland
In celebrating the Outrigger Way Paddle 4 process – “Why We Do What We Do,” the Outrigger Reef on the Beach, Outrigger Regency on Beachwalk, Outrigger Luana Waikiki and Outrigger Waikiki Shore guests and employees came together for a “Touched by an Angel” event on Wednesday, November 30, to make angel ornaments and gift the angels to the Liliha Senior Care Facility. One hundred angel ornaments were made with love.
Mahalo to Bill Comstock, Walter Tolentino, Pam Cabrera, their employees and guests for giving and sharing of their time and creativity. Joy and happiness were felt by both receiver and giver. Happy Holidays to all!
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- Bill Comstock and Wincy Helm – Put the glue gun down, Bill!
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- Guests Carolyn and Dave take time out from their vacation to spread some cheer to others
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- Leigh Bulseco shows she’s got heart and talent!
Giving Thanks
By Dr. Chuck Kelley
As we count our blessings this Thanksgiving weekend, we here at Outrigger have much to be thankful for. In particular, we can be grateful for the outstanding rebound that Hawai‘i’s hospitality industry has enjoyed this year, and the revving up of our state’s “economic engine” that will pass through and stimulate our entire economy. I think it’s also fair to say that we are blessed, as well, to work in a values-oriented company that has done everything possible to preserve jobs and maintain benefits through the last several difficult years. Read the rest of this entry
Aurora Chamber Defense Council Breakfast Meeting
By Gian Gandolfo
Last week The Hilton Garden Inn Denver Airport hosted our annual Chamber Defense Council Breakfast Meeting. A panel of seven military personnel, representing all of the Armed Forces, having served in Afghanistan/Iraq and throughout the world, talked about their experiences and the adjustments back to life away from “harm’s way.” Read the rest of this entry
Waimanalo Outreach Choir at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach
By Luana Maitland
Outrigger Reef staff with the Waimanalo Outreach Choir
Keiki from the Waimanalo Outreach Choir directed by Pam DeBoard entertained our guests with songs of the island and songs for the holidays on Tuesday, November 15. Pam is the Executive Director of HEARTS, Hawaii Education of the ARTS. HEARTS’ mission is to enhance the character and lives of young people through a challenging arts program and to enrich the community by providing high quality arts events. HEARTS believes that all children and youth deserve training in the arts regardless of financial status.
“We were all very pleased by their performance and surprised by the energetic harmony from only 14 keiki,” said General Manager Bill Comstock. “This was a perfect way to begin our Holiday Season.” Mahalo to the staff for coming out to watch the performance. Hau‘oli Lā Ho‘omaikai!
Jamie Durie Wows Fans at Outrigger Little Hastings Street
By Niel Mason
Jamie Durie and Niel Mason
Noosa’s gardening community was awash with excitement last weekend as international award-winning landscape designer, television star and author, Jamie Durie launched his new book 100 Gardens at Outrigger Little Hastings Street Resort & Spa. Read the rest of this entry
