Deni Ohlsen-Dukic has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager at Halekulani

Halekulani, Oahu's most acclaimed luxury hotel, just steps away from Waikiki Beach, today announces the appointment of Deni Ohlsen-Dukic to Executive Assistant Manager. In this role, Mr. Ohlsen will provide daily leadership and strategic oversight for the Rooms Division, Engineering, Security, SpaHalekulani, and the Pool.

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"We are pleased to welcome Mr. Ohlsen to our executive leadership team," said Davide Barnes, General Manager of Halekulani. "His leadership, global perspective, and proven operational excellence will be invaluable to both our team and our guests. I am confident that his expertise will strengthen our operations and continue Halekulani's tradition of exceptional hospitality.

Mr. Ohlsen brings extensive international experience in luxury hospitality across North America, Europe, and Asia. Most recently, he served as General Manager of The Century Residences in Los Angeles, leading a 100-member team and upholding Forbes-level standards of ultra-luxury residential service.

His distinguished career spans over three decades and includes senior leadership roles with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, The Galle Face Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Suncani Hvar Hotels - Hvar, Croatia, where he opened the acclaimed Palace Elisabeth Heritage Hotel, a Leading Hotels of the World.

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Since its re-introduction in 1984 as one of the world's finest and most acclaimed independent luxury hotels, Halekulani has received more than 500 awards, most recently placing on MICHELIN Guide 2025’s list of Two-Key Hotels, Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards of the best hotels in Hawaii, and on Travel + Leisure's 2025 World's Best Awards list of the best resort hotels in Hawaii.