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 TALEI TORA — “I’m still very choked up, it was very, very beautiful. The fact that it was by the water, like the beaches in Gallipoli, it added that extra emotional touch. The venue and the fact that the … Read More.
BY ROBERT MCCONNELL — Legendary Duke Kahanamoku is known as the “Father of modern day surfing.” Not many people know how he got that name, or about his Olympic career. Thanks to Ethan Chang, guest activities manager, volunteer Uncle Wally … Read More.
BY LUANA MAITLAND — Twenty-five couples participated in our Valentine’s Day vow renewal ceremony, and one lucky couple was recognized as the 10,000th couple to renew their wedding vows with us! Read More.
BY UNA MURRAY — Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji (FOR) public relations consultant Donna Parkin, brought a New Zealand media group to Fiji to cover the Coral Coast Sevens tournament that was held from the 15th to 17th November. … Read More.
By Lisa Lenckowski — International Women’s Club (IWC) Outrigger Guam Resort welcomed the International Women’s Club back to the hotel for their monthly members’ meeting. For the past three years, Outrigger Guam Resort has hosted IWC’s monthly meetings where members … Read More.
Certificates of Excellence Reflect Great Visitor Experiences BY DR. CHUCK KELLEY — In the last week, TripAdvisor® has honored many of our hotels with its 2012 Certificate of Excellence. TripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel site, so this is quite … Read More.
BY PATCHAREE CHANANTHO (KHUN PAEW) — The Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas joined with the Laguna Corporate Social Responsibility – 6th Tree Mangrove Planting on 17 May 2012 at Phang-Nga province, an activity held annually since 2007. The Outrigger … Read More.
BY GAVAN CONWAY — Janice Ng, Executive Housekeeper at the OHANA Waikiki West, recently visited Outrigger’s newest property in Australia, Outrigger Surfers Paradise. Janice’s purpose was to assist the former Holiday Inn® staff transition to the Outrigger Way and to … 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.
Rob Solomon thought the readers of Saturday Briefing would enjoy some comments from our Denver Reservations ‘ohana when asked by IT Manager Jason Kemper how they enjoyed working virtually during Denver’s most recent blizzard. Read More.
