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.
Production in China
BY RENEE TAKAI — Last month, Dave Lee, Debbie Akau and I were in China for the production of sofa sleepers and guestroom chairs soon to be in the rooms at the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach. Our purpose was … Read More.
Category Archives: Property Upgrades
Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk® Celebrates Paddle 2 in Conjunction with New Lobby Unveiling
BY SHANNON YADON — On Friday, April 13, the Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk Resort celebrated the opening of their newly renovated lobby. Tiffani ‘Napualei’ Saunders led a cultural ceremony and blessing including the ceremonial untying of Maile lei. The … Read More.
Outrigger Waikiki Renovation Underway!
BY PEGGY CHASTEEN AND DEBBIE AKAU — March 5 was the official start date of the renovation of the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach. Well underway, by the beginning of July, here’s what guests can expect to experience: Read More.
Embassy Suites® – Waikiki Beach Walk® Recycles TVs and Dressers
By Kat Reese To meet current brand standards at Embassy Suites®, Hilton Worldwide’s Product Improvement Plan (PIP) requires installation of new 37” LCD TVs in each suite parlor and bedroom. That’s a total of 806 new TVs! What to do … Read More.
Rivals Waikiki and Slice of Waikiki Open at the OHANA Waikiki Malia
By Nora Weatherwax The OHANA Waikiki Malia now has two more reasons to celebrate. After completing a multi-million dollar lobby and guest room transformation, the hotel continues to elevate the guest experience with the opening of two new venues, the … Read More.
New Panache Restaurant Opens at the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas!
By Khun Paew The Outrigger Laguna Phuket is proud to announce the opening of its new interactive dining experience called ‘Panache.’ The new restaurant, which opened its doors this week, presents innovative Asian and European flavors in a relaxed poolside … Read More.
We have an APP for that!
By Robert Ishihara The staff at the Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk® has gone to the clouds with the installation of HotSOS (Hotel Service Optimization System). Read More.
Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk® Recognized for Green Effort
By Robert Ishihara March 17, 2011, was definitely a green day for the Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk®! St. Patrick’s Day is all about green and celebrations, and the team at the Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk® celebrated in its … Read More.
Kona Hawaiian Resort Goes Green
By Don Chapman Fresh organic vegetables are known to promote health and wellbeing. Healthy persons have more vitality, fewer missed days of work, and less visits to costly health care providers. Imagine being able to walk a short twenty steps … Read More.
Keauhou Beach Resort Announces Return of Cultural Department
By Paul Horner On Friday, November 20, 2009 a blessing was held at the Keauhou Beach Resort to welcome the return of our Cultural department. Read More.
