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 BOB YEOMAN — The Estate of James Campbell is one of Hawai‘i’s largest private landowners and administers the assets under the will of James Campbell for his heirs. The Estate’s major undertakings include the development of the City of … Read More.
BY BOB YEOMAN — “Upon check-in we were greeted with the nice juice touch, but more importantly, 3 different open front desk people to help. (We often [had] been to hotels when there is only one person, a very long … Read More.
BY BOB YEOMAN — This month, Embassy Suites Hotels held its annual Brand Awards at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C., and I am proud to share that our own Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk took home the prize for … Read More.
BY BOB YEOMAN — The month of February was dedicated to the Embassy Suite Hearts of our Food & Beverage department comprising various areas working together to cater to our guests’ Food & Beverage needs. Read More.
SUBMITTED BY KAREN MASHIBA — One morning, a long time ago, I received a call to replace a light bulb from Mrs. [Estelle L.] Kelley. I assumed it was a lamp that required a bulb to be replaced and immediately … Read More.
BY BOB YEOMAN — With 280 amazing years of experience (cumulative years of service of the Maintenance Crew), the Maintenance department of the Embassy Suites® – Waikiki Beach Walk® is like no other! The maintenance of this five-year building is … Read More.
Outrigger Reef on the Beach “The Russians Are Coming!” By Bill Comstock Yes, there were moments of excitement during APEC 2011: the President’s motorcade passing the hotel, streets closed with soldiers on the corners armed with some pretty impressive firepower, … Read More.
By Bob Yeoman Banners and balloons abound, as Embassy Suites® team members cheer and keep time with their noisemakers to the tune of We are the Champions. A crown majestically sits next to a shiny gold medal in wait for … Read More.
By Burton Kong Food-tasting tents by top restaurants and live entertainment were experienced by more than 150 attendees at the Taste of Waikiki Beach Walk® celebration held September 29 at Embassy Suites®-Waikiki Beach Walk®. Set at the open-air Grand Lanai … Read More.
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.
