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 NIEL MASON — The Outrigger Little Hastings Street Resort and Spa team joined forces with Clean Up Australia as the first-ever local resort to be registered with a designated site in Noosa. Front Office Manager Lynne Scanlan organised the … Read More.
By Leah Matters and Kushend Kumar — Australia Day (previously known as Anniversary Day, Foundation Day and ANA Day) is the official national day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, the date commemorates the arrival of the 1st Fleet … Read More.
BY NIEL MASON — One of the Sunshine Coast’s largest festivals which celebrates Queensland’s sub-tropical lifestyle, was held last weekend with Outrigger Little Hastings Street’s Executive Chef Michael Jenkins taking centre stage alongside some of the Coast’s top chefs and … Read More.
BY GAVAN CONWAY — One of our Mateship Values is “In touch with local culture and the land,” similar to the Outrigger value of Wahi – sense of place). In keeping with this value, a group of Outrigger Surfers Paradise … Read More.
BY GAVAN CONWAY — In Outrigger’s Australia properties, the Ke ‘Ano Wa’a values are supported by Australian Mateship Values developed by a group of employees in 2011. The Australian culture has always been about being there for each other, and … Read More.
BY DONNA PARKIN AND UNA MURRAY — A group of Australian media and travel writers were impressed by Outrigger on the Lagoon’s legendary big Bula welcome when they were hosted by the resort over the weekend. As part of the … Read More.
BY NIEL MASON — Lynne Scanlan (Front Office Manager) recently was appointed as a director on the Cultural Board at the Noosa Biosphere. Read More.
BY GAVAN CONWAY — Multi Cultural day is a standout annual event celebrated at Outrigger “Down Under,” a time in which to celebrate the countries and cultures from which our staff hails. Front Desks and staff rooms are decorated with flags … Read More.
BY DARREN EDMONSTONE — I join Human Resources in congratulating Amanda Gaudion on her promotion to Director of Sales and Marketing for our Australia properties. Amanda is based in Surfers Paradise. Read More.
BY GAVAN CONWAY — During the recent visit by Kaipo Ho and Marsha Kapu, the Australian Corporate Office staff decided to undertake some community work for a day. The office was divided into two groups each having the task of finding … Read More.
