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Dr. Chuck Kelley

Outrigger promotes public health

By Dr. Chuck Kelley

Around the world, the hospitality industry is known for providing safe, well-paying jobs. But did you know that Outrigger and other hotel companies also play a significant role in promoting public health? Not only does Outrigger work every day to promote health and wellness among its hosts and guests, but around the globe our ‘ohana pitches in to help local communities. Whether it’s helping build a new hospital in Fiji, hosting a blood drive in Honolulu or cleaning up beach trash in Guam, we take great pride in these projects as they not only benefit the community but are also firmly in line with our value of ‘Ohana (Family). Because we are a relatively large employer in some of the areas where we do business, public health agencies will occasionally contact us for support, especially when it comes to communicating information to the public. This has certainly been the case in recent years when we pitched in to help communicate vital information about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Ebola and the influenza pandemic. Fortunately, these concerns have subsided. More recently we have been asked to help spread the word about preventing mosquito-borne illnesses. Mosquitoes carry a number of serious diseases that have plagued humans through the millennia. Malaria is perhaps the best-known mosquito-transmitted disease. Today it still infects hundreds of millions of people around the globe. If untreated, it can be fatal. In the last year public health officials have been asking for help getting the word out about several other

AUGUST 20, 2016

A MESSAGE FROM RICHARD R. KELLEY TO OUR OUTRIGGER ‘OHANA

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Outrigger shines as Diamond Corporate Sponsor of

University of Hawai‘i Athletics By Monica Salter

Outrigger Hotels and Resorts announced that it has signed on to expand and extend its partnership with the University of Hawai’i Athletics program at the top level through 2018. As a Diamond Corporate Sponsor, Outrigger will serve as the title sponsor of eight athletic events for eight different annual UH sports throughout the 2016-2018 seasons. “Outrigger Resorts has been a dedicated partner of UH for 23 years and this unwavering support helps enable our student athletes to rise to their potential,” said David Matlin, University of Hawai’i athletics director. “Outrigger’s title sponsorship of fan favorites like the Outrigger Rainbow Classic, as well as new tournaments like the Outrigger Resorts Hawai‘i Invitational and Outrigger Spring Fling Softball Tournament, elevate the games for participants, coaches and fans alike.” The Outrigger Rainbow Classic - a men’s hoops tournament that has hosted some of the biggest names in basketball - tips off Nov. 11 to 14 at the Stan Sheriff Center and signifies the start of the men’s basketball season. This is the 21st year that Outrigger Hotels and Resorts has supported the tournament. UH vs. North Carolina - Outrigger is also the presenting sponsor for the UH vs. North Carolina basketball game on Nov. 18 - which will be the first time that the Tar Heels face the Rainbow Warriors since 1994

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Happy birthday!AUG 22: Medicia D.C. Jose, Jill Y.M. Kawakami, Robert Roy Kelley, Bernard S. Leybag, James Lucero, Jailam Mohamed, Dale M. Mustard, Naruemol Sooksawat

AUG 23: Valeriana B. Domingo, Marisa M. Guerrero, Supannee Jackson, Wanphen Khumkrong, Romel G. Lizada, Conchita C. Matsumoto, Philip C. Milana Jr, Fareeda Minden, Roongaroon Nganprasertkit, Satoshi Nishimura, Reynaldo E. Orpilla, Kathleen Oyadomari, Yanira B. Ramos, Benecio L. Somera, Chiu Tai Cheng Wong, Un Ha L. Zheng

AUG 24: Reynaldo C. Gamboa, Linda V. G. Kelley, Prashneel Pritesh Kumar, Munita Shivani Mudaliar, Pita, Ranuku Raqio, Isabel Santos, Ulamila Tabuakula

AUG 25: Dhunoo Chandraduth, Felix Abalos Ferrer, Marcelo C. Halog Jr, Wang Hui, Eric I. Matsumoto, Jogi Naidu, Prawing Nawatong, Sarayut Panmat, Thawisak Prachongbua, Supachada Sakchareon, Apinya Somthip

AUG 26: Ke-Von T. Buan, Ceferino P. Bumagat, Maria Henedina A. Fermin, Lilybeth C. Gabriel, Dean K. Hashimoto, Boojhawon Krishna, Mustapha Haj Omar, Brent A. Shiratori, Helina W.Y. Wong

AUG 27: Kapuanani P Cameron, Ravin Vikash Chand, Barry K Chun, Anita L Damaso, Mark H Daoana, Melany Kainoa Hunter, Ratu Josefa, Yong Yao Lai, Leconte W H Lee, Stanley Henry Louis-Charles, Mei Lin Ma, Merelita Nabobo, Ramate Nakchoowong, Nattakarn Promdaen, Nilesh Basant Raj, Monica B Rivera, Emma R Wacksman

AUG 28: Douglas A Achuara, Robin M Bernabe, Dumri Chantaruk, Shu Wen Chen, Jon P Kipapa, Will Hardey Palomo, Napaporn Phandee, Capillaire Rebecca, Sirikorn Sawangmek, Sa-ngob Sawasdee, Patricia D Stephenson, Jasmin D Tanicala, Taewarit Tipsri, Anita L Travis

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Host announcementsBy Darren Edmonstone

Outrigger Enterprises Group has appointed Marc Landgraf as the General Manager of the Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort in Thailand, effective 18 August 2016. The resort is a 52-key all-suite and villa beachfront property in Samui that has just completed major renovations and enhancements. Outrigger acquired the property in mid 2015. Landgraf has over 30 years’ hotel industry experience, much of it at general manager level in Asia at leading holiday resorts in southern Thailand. He will report to William Visser, the Outrigger Vice President of Operations who is based in the company’s Asia Pacific regional office in Phuket. Before the move, Landgraf, a French national, was General Manager at the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas for three years and General Manager at the former Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort and Spa. Before joining Outrigger in 2012 Landgraf served as General Manager of the Cape Panwa Hotel & Spa in Phuket, Director of Sales at Aleenta Resorts and Spa, Thailand, and as General Manager of the Paradise Koh Yao Boutique Resort and Spa near Phuket. Landgraf also draws on resort management experience in the Dominican Republic and in serviced apartment management in Brussels. He has extensive experience in sales, food and beverage, as well as resort management. Landgraf knows Koh Samui well having been a resort manager at Saboey Resort & Villas on the island. He has also managed a Brazilian restaurant in a large hotel there. “Marc brings with him solid resort management experience in southern Thailand and knows the Outrigger way,” said Darren Edmonstone, Outrigger Managing Director, Asia Pacific. ”He offers all the key credentials to take our beautifully refurbished resort in Samui to the next level.” Landgraf who speaks German and Spanish as well as his native French and English, is a graduate in International Hospitality Management from the Hotel Management School in Lausanne, Switzerland. Landgraf succeeds Rory Campbell the out-going General Manager at the Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort.

Marc Landgraf

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I am also pleased to join human resources in congratulating Daniel Roy on his appointment to director of revenue management Fiji as of Sept. 1 and in welcoming Marian Khan as resort manager Castaway Island, Fiji (FCI) as of Aug. 16. Daniel

will report directly to Steven Andrews, general manager at FCI, and Peter Hopgood,

general manager at Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort (FOR), with a dotted line to Jason Zvatora, corporate director of revenue management and distribution, Asia Pacific. Daniel has been a key operational and strategic resource at FCI and brings not only resort-specific experience in his new role, but a broad experience in the Fijian hospitality industry. He will be

responsible for managing distribution strategies on all channels to increase revenue and drive market share and communicate revenue management strategic visions to the resort leadership team. Daniel joined FCI in 2012 as operations manager and subsequently moved to the position of resort manager. Before joining the Castaway vuvale (family), he worked for the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa in Denarau as part of the pre-opening team and at Sonaisali Island Resort near Nadi. A graduate of the Fiji National University and currently completing his master’s in business administration at the University of the South Pacific, Fiji, Daniel’s ultimate goal is to be a successful general manager and believes his new role will equip him with the tools needed to achieve this goal. Daniel is married with two children and delights in spending time with family and friends. He also enjoys traveling, sports and music.

Marian joins FCI from her previous employment as revenue analyst at Ahura Resorts Fiji and resort manager at Malolo Island Resort Fiji. She also has experience as a central reservations manager, front office manager and food and beverage manager. She will report directly to Steven Andrews and will manage the operations to ensure the high standards of guest satisfaction and operational performance standards are maintained. Marian’s hobbies include hand-line fishing and charity volunteer work. The best advice she has ever received is “never settle for anything less than the best” and her most inspirational public figure is her cousin, Fijian human rights activist Shamima Ali.

Daniel Roy

Marian Khan

OZONE pizza party in WaikīkīBy Robert McConnell

Hosts from the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort earned complimentary pizza from Bitsy Kelley for sending the most resort guests to the Waikiki Aquarium. Between the two beachfront resorts a total of 120 guests attended the Waikīkī Aquarium and OWK sent 74 of those guests. Thank you Bitsy and congratulations to Team OWK!

Bitsy KelleyHosts of Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort

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The 34th Annual Slack Key Guitar Festivals at Kani Ka Pila Grille and Waikiki Beach Walk®By Luana Maitland

The 34th Annual Slack Key Guitar Festival kicked off on Friday, August 12 with the Slack Key Jam at Kani Ka Pila Grille. This special concert, featuring 10 of Hawaii’s most renowned slack key artists, including the Kī Hō‘alu Legacy Award winner: Paul Togioka, Glenn Smith (from the group Ho‘okena) and Kawika Kahiapo, to name a few. Attendees enjoyed special menu items of luau stew and lomi salmon, as well as prize drawings for Kani Ka Pila Grille logo item. Aunty Sylvia Aiu was the lucky winner of a Taylor Guitar. On Sunday, August 14, Waikiki Beach Walk® was proud to host the 34th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival for the first time. Kama‘āina and visitors enjoyed music by dozens of great musicians, including: guitarist Jeff Dayton from Minneapolis, Minnesota, who toured with Glenn Campbell, Willie Nelson, the Judds and more. Hawaii’s Slack Key Masters like Kawika Kahiapo, Bobbie Moderow, Brother Noland, Patrick Landeza and more made the day event an magical day of music. A special mahalo to: Milton Lau, Conchita Malaqui, Blaine Kia, Michellee Phelps, Will Phelps, Kahoaka Meheula-Solomon, Sheryl Yee, Charlene Goo, Russ Sumida, Chris Lau, Harry B. Soria, Christine Hoek and Ryan Kodani.

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Music lovers enjoyed a melodic Sunday afternoon at Waikiki Beach Walk®

Luana Maitland awarding Aunty Silvia Aiu with a new Taylor guitar

Slack key stylist, Chris Paul

strange-sounding mosquito borne diseases – dengue fever, Zika and chickungunya. As people travel more, these diseases are becoming more prevalent around the globe and popping up in new places. Fortunately, there are steps we can all take to protect ourselves from these mosquito-borne diseases and keep them from spreading. First be vigilant and eliminate standing water – e.g., persistent puddles – because that’s where mosquitoes breed. Second, wear appropriate clothing and use insect repellant when outdoors in areas where mosquitoes are likely to be present. The Hawai‘i State Department of Health has published an excellent “Fight the Bite” flier (http://tinyurl.com/zjzk9nw) aimed at preventing the spread of these diseases and keeping them out of Hawai‘i. While the flier specifically targets a Hawai‘i audience, its advice is applicable around the world, and I advise everyone to pay close attention to this important information. This is also an excellent time to remember that many of the most common contagious diseases we are likely to encounter are passed from person to person by our hands. Washing our hands thoroughly can go a long, long way to keeping us all healthy. Hepatitis A, for example, is currently a concern in many areas, and frequent thorough hand washing can prevent its spread. (http://tinyurl.com/jnjl6kv) At Outrigger we take public health seriously and do whatever we can to pitch in and help keep our communities safe for everyone. It’s just part of being good hosts and good corporate citizens in Hawaii and all the communities across the Pacific and Indian oceans where we do business.

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Host Appreciation WeekBy ESteam Alaka‘i

Two, Four, Six, Eight! Who Do We Appreciate? 165 Hosts that’s who!!!! Team Member Appreciation Week was celebrated worldwide throughout the Hilton Brand Hotels and Outrigger Enterprises Group. Every department was personally thanked for their dedication and hearts of aloha.

Bob Yeoman and Reid Yoshida with Finance Team

Reid, Fred Ford, Bob, Brandon Agustin

Linda Honma-Lacaran, Bob, Reid, Kay Lee & Shantel Burns

Victor Tong, Reid, Davin Kawakami, Kenny Shimabuku, Bob, Garrick Otsuka, Lorena Rosete (FD & Bell)

during the inaugural season of the Stan Sheriff Center. “As a global hospitality company with Hawai‘i roots, Outrigger is steadfast in its support for the local sports community and nurturing the future leaders of our state - this expanded two-year contract is our signature on that promise,” said David Carey, president and CEO for Outrigger Enterprises Group. During the 2016-2018 seasons, Outrigger Resorts will serve as the title sponsor for eight UH Athletics events including: women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, beach volleyball, softball, men’s basketball, men’s volleyball, baseball and football. Sports fans cheering either for the home or visiting teams are invited to stay at Outrigger Resorts and OHANA Hotels in Waikīkī with special fan rates. The UH sports schedule and accommodation specials are available online at: http://www.outrigger.com/events/sports/uh-athletics

2016-2018 Outrigger Title Sponsorships:

Women’s Soccer Outrigger Soccer Classic Series 1, August 19-21, 2016 Outrigger Soccer Classic Series 2, August 25-27, 2016Outrigger Soccer Classic Series 3, September 1-2, 2016

Women’s Volleyball - Outrigger Volleyball Challenge, September 8-11, 2016

Men’s Basketball - Outrigger Rainbow Classic, November 11-14, 2016

Football - Outrigger Sponsor Game, Senior Night, November 26, 2016

Men’s Volleyball - Outrigger Invitational, January 2017

Baseball - Outrigger Opening Series, February 2017

Beach Volleyball - Outrigger Resorts Hawai‘i Invitational, March 2017

Softball - Outrigger Spring Fling Tournament, March 2017

In addition to University of Hawai‘i Athletics, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts proudly supports many popular sporting events, including: Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic, Duke’s OceanFest, the Sony Open, the Honolulu Marathon, the Hapalua, Honolulu Ekiden and Music as well as XTERRA competitions around the world.

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Silly & SuiteBy ESteam Alaka‘i

Bob Yeoman and guests pose with their “nose”!

Embassy Suites Waikiki celebrated RED NOSE DAY by generating smiles and laughter as team members and guests bravely showed off their red noses!

Housekeeping NOSE it all!

Guests were happy to show off their ‘red noses’! Guests

Linda Honma-Lacaran, Kay Lee and Jamie Choi set a FUN example to our guests!

Bob, Jamie Choi & Linda Honma-Lacaran with guest

We were proud to support the effort to help fight kids’ poverty in America and around the world!