Michael Dunkel has been appointed as Director of Finance and Accounting at Kona Beach Resort

Michael Dunkel has been hired as Director of Finance and Accounting at Kona Beach Resort, bringing over 20 years of expertise in hotel finance and accounting. Most recently, he served as Director of Finance at Warner Center Marriott from 2022 to 2025, where he led budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and financial analysis to support executive decision-making. Previously he was Director of Finance at Evolution Hospitality, managing financial operations for JW Le Merigot Santa Monica, Queen Mary, and Warner Center Marriott from 2014 to 2022. His extensive leadership experience also includes finance roles at Viceroy Santa Monica, Le Meridien Delfina, Airtel Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, and The Kor Group.

Michael Dunkel
Finance USA & Canada United States Hawaii Kona

Pacifica Hotels was formed in 1993 to consolidate the hospitality operations of Invest West Financial Corporation, which has been involved in the acquisition, development, refurbishing and operating of quality hotel properties and other commercial real estate properties for almost 30 years. Today, Pacifica Hotels is the largest owner and operator of boutique hotels on the Pacific coast.