Rainbow Wahine win OUTRIGGER Invitational
The University of Hawai’i women’s volleyball team held off Texas State in five sets to win the OUTRIGGER Invitational title match, (25-22, 19-25, 25-21, 21-25, 15-12) on Saturday, September 14. UH junior Caylen Alexander exploded for a career-best 38 kills on 74 swings, becoming the first Rainbow Wahine player to eclipse the 35-kill threshold in almost two decades.
OUTRIGGER Kāʻanapali Beach Resort (OKB)
OKB Wins “Commitment to Green” Award
Edwin Torres, the GM at OKB, took home the top sustainability award at the Pacific Edge Magazine Business Achievement Awards Gala at the Kahala Hotel & Resort on Thursday, September 5, 2024.
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa (OKR)
OKR Shines at the 2nd Annual West Hawai’i Exposure Fair
BY VICKY AKANA – On September 3, 2024, OKR proudly participated in the 2nd Annual West Hawai’i Exposure Fair at the Hapuna/Mauna Kea Beach Resort. This exciting off-campus career development event brought together West Hawai’i high schools, Hawai’i Island colleges, and other hotels, enabling haumana to explore potential career paths and learn more about various industries, including hotel & hospitality.
Over 600 haumana and faculty members from the following high schools attended the event including Kohala, Honoka’a, Konawaena, Kealakehe, WHEA, Kanu, HPA and Parker
Haumana, ranging from freshmen to seniors, showed great enthusiasm and curiosity as they engaged with our team to learn more about OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa and the broader hospitality industry. We were delighted to provide insights into the diverse range of opportunities available in the hotel field, inspiring the next generation of hotel leaders in Hawai’i.
One of the highlights of OKR’s presence at the event was the showcase of our talented Chef Deanna Marks, an alumni of Honoka’a High School. Her inspiring journey from a local student to an accomplished chef captured the attention and aspirations of haumana, particularly those from her alma mater.
The fair not only allowed OKR to connect with haumana and faculty but also showcased our commitment to fostering local talent and contributing to the development of Hawai’i’s future workforce. We are grateful to have been a part of this event and look forward to participating in similar initiatives that empower young individuals to pursue careers in the hotel industry.
The Student Becomes the Master
Filip Humler Gives Back to Alma Mater
Local television, news and public relations professionals engaged with students from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Social Sciences for an evening of networking in September. Students were able to meet and share resumes with more than 30 communications industry professionals, many of whom were UH alumni – including our very own Filip Humler, assistant marketing manager (read the full article HERE).