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Dr. Chuck Kelley

Barry bids aloha to OutriggerBy Ruthann Yamanaka

After 21 years with Outrigger, Barry Wallace, executive vice president, hospitality services, says he’s retiring to relax but suspects that may not last that long! Joining the Outrigger ‘ohana (family) in 1995 as senior vice president of operations, Barry moved from Memphis, Tennessee, where he was senior director for hotel performance support and revenue management at the Promus Hotel Corporation. A leader with vision and focus on constantly improving our business, Barry earned Outrigger’s coveted Chairman’s Award in 1998. This speaks volumes but what really is admirable is the earned trust of those with whom he worked. Those relationships

resulted ultimately in remarkable contributions to our business. When it comes to people, Barry gets it. He understands that a successful business depends on qualified individuals who understand and live by our mission and values. Over the years, he challenged his direct reports to improve hospitality delivery by sharing his visions and goals, as well as competitive information. He encouraged, empowered and mentored managers to work with their teams to solve problems and achieve new levels of guest service. Those who worked with Barry knew that if they made decisions according to their best judgment, he would always be supportive.

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David Carey honored with

Pineapple AwardBy Dr. Chuck Kelley

Last Thursday, David Carey, Outrigger president and CEO, was honored with the first-ever Pineapple Award for Leadership in Hospitality Management, one of several categories in a new Pacific Business News awards program recognizing business excellence and community contributions in Hawai‘i’s visitor industry. The award presentation cited David’s leadership in Outrigger’s growth from a collection of hotels on O‘ahu to a global hospitality company with nine world-class beachfront resorts reaching across Southeast Asia, the southern and western Pacific, the Indian Ocean and the Hawaiian Islands. David set the goal of becoming “the world’s premier beachfront hospitality brand” and is leading the team that is working to make it a reality.

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OCTOBER 1, 2016

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

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Host birth

OCT 3: Ricol H. Akana-Phillips, Rooddy Beesoon, Milton T. Kami, Unaloto V. Latu, Estrelita Sagadraca, Wainikiti Tavaiqia Lupe and Aminiasi Tailau.

OCT 4: Kristina K.S.F. Arola, Tammy A. Awong, Miriama Canimarama Kanaveilomani, Susana P. Macadangdang, Varsha Monohur, Kelcie Nitta, Wayne Remata, Cynthia Ramos, Norman J. Runyan and Rusiate Tavo.

OCT 5: Diane M. Cox, Saynesh Goboodun, Lavinesh Nand Naidu, Rusiate Navara, Jeff A. Nelson, Tita Rechy, Selven Thondee and Kyle W. Vidal.

OCT 6: Thiazy Alokoa, Swasti Bhobeechun, Cinderella M. Cacayorin, Rachel Chen, Ju Hee Kim, Sisilia May Sovaia Nadore, Titilia Nakwai, Sheila C.Y. Shinn, Narongsak Sinto, Sonam Mohini Tatur and Balraj Vishal Teeha.

OCT 7: John Henry Q. Acosta, Ravi Boyjoonauth, Peter W.H. Cheng, Goswamy Curpen, Sauiluma Fonoti, Robert D. Garcia, Rajnish Groochurn, Pawan Pritesh Kumar, Huankai Lei, Chun Chan Liang, Tianna Nangauta, Deelight A. Quezon, Adonis II Ronquillo and Jaysing Teeluck.

OCT 8: Pisut Janob, Marie Stephanie Martine Milazar, Paula Moceiwai, Francis Patdu, Kasey L. Polido, Damy Pothanah, Samueli William Drudru Saukalou, Mari Sawamukai, Kanya Sitthisak and Chayutpong Thirawattanasoonthon.

OCT 9: Rosario U. Abad, Bobbie Jean Asato, Dionisia C. Dumlao, Mohammad Zubeir Hosseinbukus, Semi Nemani Muatabusuka, Ganapati Maheshwaran, Navau Ratu, Supachai Phoomikarn, Michael N. Regan, Alex Hang Sheen, Sanjaye Seeruthun, Dusit Thodasa and Narcisa Y. Tumpap.

Employment opportunities If you are interested in the position listed below and meet thequalifications, please go to Outrigger.com and click on Employmentat the bottom of the page. We only accept online applications forthe open positions from internal candidates. Hosts are required toinform their manager that they are applying for an internal posting.Application deadline for the following position is Oct. 7, 2016.

Social Media Strategist (full-time) Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, digital media, business or related field preferred. A minimum of three to five years social media management and strategy development with ecommerce emphasis. Experience managing social media programs for brand development, experience and transactions/sales with travel, tourism, hospitality or related fields. Experience with collaborative teamwork and problem solving. Confident and eloquent verbal conversational and written communication skills are essential. Previous experience with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube account management required. Adobe Analytics, or other social media analytics, Sitecore CMS (or other CMS) experience preferred.

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An exciting week for Outrigger Laguna Phucket Beach Resort as assistant financial officer Thip (Nannicha Tantipipiyakul) and her husband Tor (Phumkit Soporn) welcomed their healthy baby, Chanuntach Soporn, Sept. 22, at 1:22 a.m., weighing 5.3 pounds.

Congratulations from your Outrigger family!

From left: Khun Thai, Khun Thip (mom), Khun Barton and Khun Tor (dad)

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A life-long student, Barry believes we all can continue to learn and develop skills to accept new responsibilities. He worked to ensure his teams had the resources and knowledge to achieve the level of excellence demanded in today’s marketplace and he sought out individuals to help generate new thinking and ideas. Operations has a laser focus on cost savings and streamlining, and Barry had to make some uncomfortable but necessary decisions over the years to improve our operational and customer focus. Admittedly not his favorite part of the job, Barry handled these difficult decisions with a genuine concern and thoughtful communication. Barry’s vision, knowledge and integrity led our operations through both calm and choppy waters, always with the goal of kina‘ole (flawlessness) and for Outrigger to be competitive wherever our flag was flown. Barry has been committed to our owners, partners, hosts and guests for 21 years and now it’s time for him to commit to himself! He is looking forward to traveling, spending time visiting his son Drew and adventures as a family. Barry says the best part of working for Outrigger is its people, and he will miss his Outrigger ‘ohana but trusts that paths will cross as he and Nancy continue to call Hawai‘i home. A hui hou, Barry, and thank you for all your contributions to Outrigger.

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Ian Milley, Nancy Wallace, Barry Wallace and Dr. Chuck Kelley

Barry Wallace and Brent Kitsu

Bruce Schneider, Bob Berges and Blane Yokota

Barry Wallace and Elizabeth Cambra

Robert McConnell and Clyde Min

Mary Loy, Barry Wallace, Jaime Wong and Tom Wakita

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David Carey, Barry and Nancy Wallace and Kathy Carey Leigh Bulseco, Shae Gallardo, Barry Wallace, Shay Lam and Danette Lionetti

Monica Salter, Barry Wallace and Bitsy Kelley Lauren Chow, Colleen Tanioka, Barry Wallace and Ashley Cabradilla

Stephanie Nojima, Barry Wallace, Kathy Hansberry and Glaiza DeGracia Leigh Bulseco, Sheryl Tsugawa, Barry Wallace, Myra Kuboyama and Trina Tory

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with Joy Advincula, purchasing clerk at Outrigger Guam Beach Resort

What type of exercise do you enjoy doing and why? I enjoy running and strength training with my husband. These activites keep my body and mind strong and healthy. At my age, any type of exercise helps keep the aches and pains to a minimum. How often do you exercise?  I run 4-6 miles, 3 times a week and strength train at the gym around 5 times a week.

Do you eat healthy/clean? I basically eat what I want, but I always add a variety of vegetables to my meals. I also drink a lot of water to keep hydrated.

What indulgence do you allow yourself every now and then?There are times I eat foods with a lot of sugar in it, like ice cream and chocolates because my body craves it.

What benefits have you enjoyed from your efforts in exercise and nutrition? The benefits I enjoy from doing exercise include feeling good physically and mentally. I also have a lot of endurance which I need to keep up with my active family. Eating a lot of fruits and veggies also keeps me at a healthy weight.

What “secret” would you like to share with the Outrigger ‘ohana? Once you start on any type of exercise, whether a beginner or advanced, stay with it and make it a part of your life. Anyone can do this, they just need to make the decision to start. You will reap the rewards in the long run!

How do you “de-stress?”  Exercise itself is a huge de-stressor. You pour all your energy into the workout and when you are done, the built-up stress is released.

Do you have any past “moments of glory” you’d like to share?Every year I represent Outrigger Guam Beach Resort at the Guam Ko’ko’ Ekiden Relay Race. Running across the finish line is always a moment of glory. [Joy usually finishes first in her age category and often beats out the best times in other categories as well. - Clarissa Sacla]

Joy Advincula (middle) at Guam’s largest 5k, “Kick the Fat”

Joy’s “Healthy Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil, and Salmon”

Ingredients:

½ pound whole-wheat spaghetti pasta1 clove garlic, minced2 T olive oil½ tsp salt½ tsp ground pepper4 (4 oz.) salmon fillets¼ fresh chopped fresh basil leaves3 tsp capers1 lemon, zested2 T of fresh lemon juice2 cups of fresh baby spinach leaves2 cups fresh kale, chopped

Directions:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta and transfer to a bowl. Add garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Add the fish to the pan and cook until medium-rare, about 2 minutes per side (depending on the thickness of the fish). Remove the salmon from the pan.

Add basil, capers, lemon zest and lemon juice to the spaghetti mixture. Set out 4 serving plates. Place ½ cup spinach in each bowl. Top with ¼ of the pasta. Top each mound of pasta with a piece of salmon. Enjoy!

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For the health of it!By the LivingWell Committee

Thank you to the over 200 hosts who made it a priority to visit Outrigger’s 2016 Wellness Fair “For the health of it!” This annual event, held at the OHANA Waikiki East by Outrigger® and Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, continues to provide the convenience of free health services for your wellbeing. Two days were dedicated to increasing your wellness IQ in addition to receiving free flu shots, cholesterol screenings and massage. Interactive games, giveaways and healthy snacks proved popular yet again. Mahalo to our wellness partners Doctors on Call, Foodland, Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union, HDS, HMSA Healthways, Kaiser, Kapi‘olani Women’s Center and VSP and to all those who played a part in making this year’s Wellness Fair a success. Your wellness is important. Take the time to take advantage of all the opportunities Outrigger offers to help you LiveWell - for the health of it!

A Signature Experience for UH athletics and coachesBy Kathy Hansberry and Gay Shinbara

A breathtaking ocean view at the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort’s Suite 123 served as backdrop for the 2nd annual UH Mahalo Reception on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. Attended by about 50 coaches and members of the University of Hawai‘i’s athletics department, our special guests experienced Outrigger’s new Signature Experience welcome amenity, a glass of tropical juice and a refreshing cold towel, before being escorted to a guest room for a FAM (familiarization) tour. While relishing the view, guests feasted on delicious pupu from Hula Grill and enjoyed live entertainment by local duo Lehua Kalima and Shawn Pimental. The coaches ended the night with a concert performance by The King, courtesy of our partners at Blue Note Hawaii. Mahalo to #teamOutrigger who made this night a huge success: CJ Sword, Ellen Isidro, Ellie Agustin, Jamie Choi, Jennifer Cabasag, Luana Maitland, Mary Loy, Michele Mendez, Natalie Caceres, Pam Cabrera, Robin Estrada and Stephanie Nojima. Go ‘Bows!

International Housekeepers Week highlight!By Lauren Haavik

In the last issue two issues of Saturday Briefing, we featured International Housekeepers Week celebrations and pictures continue to trickle in. Here’s how our Kona Hawaiian Resort ‘ohana celebrated.

Coach Dave Shoji, Mary Shoji, Dr. Chuck Kelley, Bitsy Kelley, David and Kathy Carey

Coach Nick Rolovich, Brent Inouye, Mary Loy, Chandra Kinilau, Todd Okeson, Mario Lyons, John Montgomery,

Robin Estrada and Tom Wakita

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Castaway Island Fiji guests can now claim to have played rugby with an Olympic gold medallist following a surprise visit by Fiji’s national hero, Osea Kolinisau. Oseo captained Fiji in its historic win in the finals of the Rugby Sevens competition in Rio de Janeiro, bringing home Fiji’s first ever Gold Medal from a Summer Olympics. He also captained Fiji to victory in the 2014-2015 and 2015- 2016 Sevens World Series and scored more points than any other player during the 2014-2015 Sevens World Series. Accompanied by his partner Tavu Fa, Oseo arrived on Castaway Island Fiji for a three night stay and was welcomed by General Manager Steven Andrews and his dedicated team of hosts. Oseo was the surprise guest at the Housekeeping Team’s Housekeeping Week celebration and recognition awards and later showed guests the skills that helped him win Olympic gold in a game of beach rugby. During his stay, Oseo gave children at the Solevu District School the memory of a lifetime when he made a surprise visit, giving a motivational speech, playing touch rugby with the children and teaching them some of his rugby skills. He also inspired hosts by sharing his rugby life story at the Vakatunuloa host meeting shed. While staying at Castaway Island Fiji, he made himself available for photo opportunities with guests, many of whom now have a photograph of themselves with Fiji’s living legend. Vinaka vakalevu Osea, for sharing your magic with the Castaway team and holidaymakers lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.

Oympic gold medal rugby hero visits Castaway Island, FijiBy Donna Parkin

Osea Kolinisau and Castaway Island, Fiji Resort hosts

Osea Kolinisau and students from the Solevu District School

Above: Osea Kolinisau and partner, Tavu Fa, checking out the stunning view

Right: Osea Kolinisau and fans at the beach

Osea Kolinisau playing beach rugby with some fans

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Host announcementsBy Sean Dee and Paul Richardson

from MVNP/an affiliate of DDB Needham, an integrated advertising agency based in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. There she served as senior creative director and drove collaboration across all media disciplines, led all accounts including travel and tourism (Hawai‘i Visitor and Convention Bureau), hospitality, financial institution, health care, land development and shopping centers. Before MVNP, she served as associate creative director for Mullen, a creatively driven organization where she furthered her experience in travel and tourism while focusing on new business acquisition. Tammy holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design from Pennsylvania State University, was awarded the AAF- Hawai‘i 2010 Ad Woman of the Year in recognition of her outstanding leadership and innovation and throughout the years, has won several major ad industry awards. She relishes the balmy, Hawai‘i weather. Her passions include design, red wine, reading and travel — not necessarily in that order. Tammy and husband Bernie are the proud parents of three kids: daughter Vivienne and two adopted dogs, Garbo and Kaliko. Will Caraway has been appointed as OHANA Hotels by Outrigger® director of sales and marketing. Will joined us

Tammy Uy

I am pleased to join human resources in congratulating Tammy Uy on her promotion to vice president, creative development, effective Sept. 1, reporting to Sean Dee. In this senior creative position, Tammy will drive the positioning and brand development for our global portfolio. Of significance is setting and maintaining our

overall creative integrity for all brand creative and design work. Tammy will be working closely with Peter Skinner, VP, design and projects, to concept and design property branding, key products and outlet concepts to include food and beverage, Navasana Spa and Outrigger Trading Company. In this new role, she will manage the design, implementation and production of brand portfolio marketing materials in collaboration with key stakeholders, as well as oversight of all external agencies. Tammy joined Outrigger as executive creative director in 2014 with an equal mix of design, advertising and brand strategy background. She came to Outrigger

Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort has taken its family appeal to a higher level with the opening of a new playground for children. Produced by world class playground design firm, ForPark based in Perth, Australia, the new equipment compliments the long list of kids activities already provided by the resort. General Manager, Peter Hopgood said that the investment of in excess of FJD$50,000 shows the resort’s continued commitment to providing memorable holiday experiences for children. “The new play equipment is fitted with all the kids’ favorites such as slides, lookouts, monkey bars and flying fox whilst also including key ‘learning’ activities designed to develop children’s motor skills during hours of play. “Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort is recognized as a leader in the South Pacific for children’s holidays experiences and with this latest addition we can be sure that kids for years to come will continue to love their holidays on the beautiful Coral Coast,” said Peter. The resort offers an extensive Meimei Nanny Service for infants from 6 months of age and a Kids

New fun for kids at Outrigger Fiji Beach ResortsBy Donna Parkin

Club program, Little Riggers, for 3-7 year olds and Beach Riggers for 8-12 year olds. These offer three sessions a day and provide a range of fun, age appropriate activities and cultural experiences. Little Riggers activities include Kula Eco park excursions, face painting, Fijian language lessons, Groovy movies and sculpture lessons while Beach Riggers go on an underwater treasure hunt, play balloon water polo, compete in a mini triathlon, play pool volleyball and watch giant crab races.

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The conversion of a collection of aging hotels on Lewers Street into the widely acclaimed Waikiki Beach Walk is another tribute to David’s leadership. Highly successful not only from a financial standpoint, the destination beautifully showcases the look and feel of Hawai‘i.Years back, in collaboration with former COO Perry Sorenson, David also undertook an initiative to create a unique form of hospitality combining Outrigger’s corporate culture with local values wherever we do business. With guidance from the late Hawaiian scholar George Kanahele, Ke ‘Ano Wa‘a — “The Outrigger Way” — was crafted. It connects the three pillars of the hospitality industry: employees, guests and destination. Outrigger’s distinctive values, blended into a series of local cultures, have set us apart and made us an industry leader. The Pineapple Award also recognizes contributions to Hawai‘i’s community. In his “spare time,” David has been a tireless driver of programs that make Hawai‘i a vibrant community and a better place to live. His efforts include strengthening our public and private schools and assisting military personnel at all levels through his work with the Military Affairs Council of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii. David has seen just about everything since that first day at Outrigger when Richard “Doc” Kelley assigned him to work the front desk at the OHANA Waikiki East on Kuhio Avenue. Through it all he has risen to become a highly respected hospitality leader, not only here in Hawai‘i but worldwide. Congratulations, David, on this great honor.

Sept. 6 and reports to Niel Mason, area general manager. Will is accountable for the demand across all market segments for OHANA Hotels by Outrigger®, including the development and implementation of a comprehensive internal and external sales and marketing strategy and related plans to

maximize market share, revenue and occupancy growth while upholding our mission and values. He will work closely with revenue management, corporate sales, marketing and business

development to ensure rate and occupancy goals are met. Before joining Outrigger, Will ran and managed the visitor exit program for Shell Vacations Resort on Hawai‘i Island, Kaua‘i, O‘ahu and Maui and was involved in the opening of a Canadian resort for Shell. He worked at the Embassy Vacation Resorts property on Kaua‘i as director of owner services, escrow officer and exit program manager. While at Embassy, Will worked closely with reservations, room sales, front desk managers and general managers on a regular basis for budgets, accounting and sales and marketing. He also had his own businesses in consulting, property management and tourism. A best-selling author with a successful sales training business, Will is a family man devoted to his beautiful wife Linda and their four-legged child, a cat. A people-person by nature, you’ll soon find Will at many business networking and social events connecting with like-minded people.

Will Caraway

David Carey is recognized with the Leadership in Hospitality Management award

David Carey, Dr. Chuck Kelley and John Morgan

The Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort Chosen as Finalist The Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort was selected as a Large

Hotel of the Year finalist in the Pacific Business News Pineapple Awards. Clyde Min (far right) accepted the

presentation on behalf of the many Outrigger hosts responsible for the Reef’s success.

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