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THE LION KING Draws to a Close with a Roar

By Nancy Daniels

December 8, 2007

David Carey welcoming the two young actresses who play “young Nala” in THE LION KING, Jamani Epps (left) and Diamond Curvy (right)

It’s hard to believe that the 12-week run of THE LION KING has come to an end with the final performance Sunday, December 9. What an exciting time it has been for all of us in Hawaii to have had the opportunity to experience this block-buster show in Honolulu. We have come to know the cast and crew members very well, starting with the special employees’ post-show reception in September. Some of the cast stayed at our properties throughout the Hawaii run, and many visited Waikiki Beach Walk® for their daily dining. As a matter of fact, Waikiki Beach Walk restaurant Giovanni Pastrami became a home-away-from-home for some in the cast, so it came as no surprise when restaurant owner Bob Bach generously offered his restaurant for a final cast party for THE LION KING. The party was held on Monday, December 3, with the restaurant closing at 7 p.m. for this invitation-only celebration. A red carpet was laid for the

cast and crew, with each member greeted at the door with a kukui nut lei presented by Outrigger as a memento of their Hawaii visit. Whether cast or crew, everyone was invited to sign a LION KING poster and then it was time to celebrate and reminisce. The cast members have toured many cities but felt that this Hawaii run was especially memorable with incredibly responsive audiences every night and a sincere welcome by the community. THE LION KING’s Hawaii run has received nothing but rave reviews since it opened this past September. As a sponsor of THE LION KING’s engagement in Honolulu, Outrigger Enterprises Group has been extremely proud to be a part of such an exciting community event. Mahalo once again to Disney and WestCoast Entertainment for bringing this blockbuster, highly-acclaimed show to Hawaii.

See more photos on pages 4 and 5

Honolulu Marathon – 35th

Anniversary! The Honolulu Marathon always amazes me, and this year is no exception. It is the third-largest marathon in the country – trailing only New York (85,000 applicants, although capacity allows only about half to be accepted) and Chicago (35,000) – and the sixth-largest in the world. Considering Honolulu’s small population, our marathon’s popularity is phenomenal. It looks as if a recent surge in registrations for the 35th annual running of the Honolulu Marathon, tomorrow, December 8, will bring the number of competitors close to 28,500, approximately equal to 2005 and 2006. This is a relief because recent drops in the number of visitors to Hawaii and in available airline seats had many people concerned that the number of Marathon entrants this year would fall. One of the biggest reasons for year-after-year success of the Honolulu Marathon is Japan’s support of and interest in the event. Japan Airlines is the major sponsor. Other well-known Japanese sponsors include DC Card, Konami, Amino-Value, NTT DoCoMo, and Konica-Minolta. Thanks to their financial and promotional assistance, there will be around 23,000 entrants from Japan in the race and its accompanying, noncompetitive Race Day Walk this year, slightly ahead of 2006.

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Happy Birthday!Dec 24: Sharon M. Anderson, Feng Shi Yee, Karl D. York, and Keith L. Ai.

Dec 25: Christopher A. Aguilar, Jesus E. Gazmen, Lesieli L. Oliveti, Dioni T. Velasco, Charles L. Ursua Jr., Alan Y. Naito, Luciana C. Queja, Ledwina G. Tupinio, Kenzil M. Edwards, Eugenio Ellazar, Albert Y. S. Cheung.

Dec 26: Lili Hallett, Jensen J. A. Chang, Mimi H. L. Choy, Flocerfida M. Pagdilao, Run Xian Wu, Claire T. Morikawa, Alex A. Alexander, and Zhi J. Young.

Dec 27: Ok Ja Chong, Friend Korn, Deanne C. Takara, Sally Rose D. Salcedo, Steven Sacay, Keith M. Christy, John C. Bruner, and Kent K. Okano.

Dec 28: Greg Iwafuchi, Lee Tome, and Richard R. Kelley.

Dec 29: Susan T. T. Ling, Daniel K. Tagawa, Robert T. Berges, Revelyn D. Tugas, Makamae L. Cacho, Peggy Williamson, Xuecong L. He, Hui Yuan Liu, Estela Cabagbag, Miles M. Higa, and Litili Mafi.

Dec 30: Imelda D. Pascual, Athena A. Cajudoy, Catherine M. Strazzeri, Rosalina C. Manzano, Shirley M. Alayvilla, Alvin O. Pinoliar, Mark A. Burson, and Martha M. Lancaster.

Employment OpportunitiesIf you are interested in the positions listed below and meet the qualifications, please submit an in-house application obtained from your Supervisor or Human Resources. If you have any questions, please call Eric Ishikawa at (808) 921-6989. Application deadline for the following positions is December 14, 2007.

Guest Service Manager (Full Time)A minimum of two years experience in a hotel guest service environment preferred. Must be highly-organized, computer proficient, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must also be able to work any shift and day. Night Audit experience preferred.

Guest Service Representative (Full Time)A minimum of one year customer service experience required. Must be computer literate, have 10-key by touch skills, and be able to type 30 wpm. Must also have excellent communication skills and be flexible to work any shift and day. Japanese speaking preferred.

Marketing Coordinator (Full-Time)A minimum of two years marketing or hospitality industry administrative experience required. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ablility to multi-task and manage projects. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

Kona Hawaiian ResortAssistant Executive Housekeeper (Full Time)

Must have two to three years supervisory experience in the Housekeeping Department. Excellent verbal & written communication skills and computer knowledge required. Interested applicants may fax their in-house application to (808) 334-4799.

Kona Hawaiian ResortHousekeeper (Full Time)

Must be able to work flexible days and shifts. Experience in cleaning and servicing guest rooms and/or public areas preferred. Interested applicants may fax their in-house application to (808) 334-4799.

Mahalo for Recognizing What Matters

By Marie Miyahira Recognizing what matters with issues like reducing homelessness, crime, and drug use and improving early childhood development through your generous giving is how we keep our community strong and stable. Thank you to all who participated in the 2007 Aloha United Way General Campaign. All partner agencies, CALL 211, Volunteer Hawaii, and other programs and services provided by Aloha United Way could not operate and offer support to our community without the help of your donation. Our gifts, given in the spirit of aloha for our neighbors, will be greatly multiplied with the gifts of thousands of others in our community to make a lasting impact on the lives of many. Once again, you’ve gone the extra mile to help make Oahu a better place for us all and for recognizing what matters! My warmest Mahalo!

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Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji Fam Tours and Trade Shows

By Una Murray

For the first time ever, the Fiji Visitors Bureau – United Kingdom, in conjunction with Air New Zealand, organized a Fam Tour and Trade Show for the top agents who specialize in the wedding and honeymoon market from the United Kingdom. Research has shown that growth in this segment shows no sign of slowing down, and it is estimated that 25 percent of couples now plan a destination wedding. To capitalize on this trip, the Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji (FOR) participated in the Trade Show held on November 30. At the event, the FOR Sales & Marketing team met with agents and wholesalers from Transpacific Holidays, Turquoise Holidays, Audley Travel, Carrier Holidays, Tailor Made Holidays, and Enchanting Journeys to showcase Fiji as a destination of choice for weddings and honeymoons.

In order for the agents and wholesalers to appreciate all the Outrigger on the Lagoon - Fiji has to offer their clientele, the FOR hosted a luncheon for the agents and gave them a tour of the property, including the new Bebe Wedding Chapel—the perfect place for an island wedding. Also this month, the Outrigger on the Lagoon - Fiji was pleased to welcome travel agents hosted by All About Tours, Pleasant Holidays, and House of Travel of Auckland, New Zealand to the property. While there, the agents saw first-hand all the exciting facilities the property has to offer. Fiji, with its beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, and warm hospitality, is quickly becoming the destination of choice for wedding, honeymoons, or just getting away from it all—and the Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji is the perfect place to experience it all.

Front row: Katy Lamb, Jale Kaikadavu, Natalie Strong, and Wayne RobinsonBack row: Metuisela Tabua, Trish Holden, Collette Walsh, Mesake Dralo, Leano Loata, and Iva Mere Matavesi

Back row: Zinnie Coleman (The Travel Connection) and Kate Barnekoff (All About)Front row: Susan Yeager (Kelly Ann Travel), Linda Carlson (Travel Cafe), Denton Bangs (All About), and Wayne Robinson

Wayne Robinson (far left) and Una Murray (far right) who travel agents hosted by Pleasant Holidays

Lucia Pau’u (far left) of Sales and Marketing and Sales Manager Milika Taukei (far right) with agents from House of Travel

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THE LION KING Draws to a CloseContinued from page 1

Clifton Oliver and Trevor Jackson, who play adult and young Simba in THE LION KING, giving the “shaka sign”

Nancy Daniels and Jamani Epps, who plays “young Nala,” after signing THE LION KING poster board

Giovanni Pastrami at Waikiki Beach Walk hosted the final cast and crew party for THE LION KING and KITV4 Pamela Young

interviews actor “Mufasa” Geno Segars

l to r: Nancy Wallace, “Mufasa” Geno Segars, Barry Wallace, and Cheryl Suda

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THE LION KING Draws to a CloseContinued from page 4

l to r: Bob Barton of Waikiki Beach Walk retail partner American Assets, Developer Dick Gushman, actor Geno Segars, American Asset’s John Chamberlain, Jed Gushman, David Carey, and actor Clifton Oliver

Karen Sakamoto, “Mufasa” Geno Segars, Conchita Malaqui, and Barbara Campbell Bob Bach, owner of Giovanni Pastrami and host for the evening, shares a shaka sign with “Mufasa” Geno Segars

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Training at the Bebe SpaBy Una Murray

Kellie Deveney, Director of Food & Beverage Adam Venthethop, and Director of Bebe Spa Marie Adele Hames

Kellie Deveney, International Trainer for Pevonia Universal Aesthetics, made her second trip to Fiji as part of the ongoing training process for the Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji Bebe Spa staff. This trip, she worked with the staff to increase their product knowledge and gave them techniques to increase retail sales.

Another factor is that the yen has strengthened substantially in the past six months. It was recently pegged at 111 to the dollar, compared to 123 in July, making it about ten percent cheaper for Japanese to visit Hawaii. The strong turnout from Japan also reflects the fact that in recent years, several Japanese women have been strong contenders, going head to head against elite runners from Kenya and Russia. For example, Eri Hayakawa of Tokyo took first place in the women’s division in 2003. She is back again this year along with several elite Japanese runners including Kaori Yoshida and Akemi Ozemi Ishige. There is always a great deal of interest in the elite men runners. Five-time winner, Kenyan Jimmy Muindi, will be looking for his sixth victory on Sunday. Four other elite runners from Kenya and one from neighboring Ethiopia will be vying for victory alongside Muindi. This year’s celebrity runner is Prince Peter-Christiaan of the Netherlands. Participating in his second Honolulu Marathon, he will be promoting the World Wildlife Fund. There are many other race week activities. This past Wednesday through today there has been an exposition at the Hawaii Convention Center. Many years ago, we hosted the exposition at the Outrigger Reef, but as the Marathon grew, we ran out of space. Last year over 63,000 people attended the expo. Last night, there was a luau and concert for over 7,000 people at Waikiki Shell. The Honolulu Marathon has a huge economic impact on the entire state and in particular, on Waikiki. Hawaii Pacific University students have studied the Honolulu Marathon for several years. They found that runners and their traveling companions spend much of the month in Waikiki’s shops and restaurants. They estimated that in 2006, the Marathon brought a record $101.6 million in visitor spending to Hawaii and generated $4.6 million in taxes. Those numbers do not include spending by local participants. There is every reason to believe the economic impact of the race will grow this year!

In addition, for each of the past four years, the Honolulu Marathon Association has donated $10,000 to the University of Hawaii Foundation. Outrigger and OHANA Hotels & Resorts are the official hotels of the Honolulu Marathon. In return, we provide complimentary and/or deeply discounted accommodations for many of the elite runners brought in by the organizers. Our Waikiki properties have run high occupancies all week, and we expect to be nearly sold out tonight. This is quite a contrast to the typical pre-holiday slump experienced at our neighbor island properties. We all owe a debt of gratitude to the Honolulu Marathon Association, and particularly to its president, Dr. Jim Barahal. When he assumed its leadership in 1987, the Marathon had only 10,413 entrants. With a lot of work and dedication, the Marathon has grown, so that it is now the largest annual event in Hawaii, with over 80 percent of the entrants coming from out of state. Dr. Barahal puts in countless hours to make the Honolulu Marathon a premier sporting event. He has been honored with the Neal Shaw Blaisdell Award for “exemplary efforts to bring great recognition to sports in Hawaii,” but he deserves more accolades than that for his 20 astounding years leading this world-class event. The Honolulu Marathon must not be taken for granted. Data shows there has been an irregular but definite downward trend in the number of entrants over the past decade. Even though the number of racers tomorrow will be about equal to 2006, it is still some 16 percent under the peak reached in 1995. The Honolulu Marathon deserves the support of everyone who benefits from it, including hotels, shops, restaurants, transportation providers, a wide range of other businesses, many of them far from Waikiki, and directly or indirectly, all the people of Hawaii. At the finish line, only a handful of competitors are listed as winners, but in reality, everybody in Hawaii wins when the Honolulu Marathon races into town.

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