Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, situated on award-winning Kā‘anapali Beach at iconic Pu‘u Keka‘a (Black Rock), has welcomed Vickie Chen as its new Director of Group Sales.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is pleased to announce the appointment of Courtney Conching as Director of Group Sales. With over a decade of expertise in the luxury hospitality sector, Conching will spearhead the resort’s efforts to drive high-impact group business through a unique lens of authentic Hawaiian culture and world-class sales expertise.In this role, Conching will oversee the resort’s comprehensive group sales strategy, focusing on the competitive luxury travel and incentive market and showcasing the property’s extensive indoor and outdoor meeting facilities. The resort boasts 290,000 square feet of versatile event space, highlighted by breathtaking oceanfront spaces and the newly redesigned Aloha Garden Pavilion, Maui’s premier open-air, indoor-outdoor event facility.
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, situated on award-winning Kā'anapali Beach at iconic Pu'u Keka'a (Black Rock), promoted Chef Mitchell Cooper to executive chef for the property. In this role, Chef Cooper will bring a fresh culinary direction to the resort's multiple dining establishments - including The Sandbar, Cliff Dive Bar + Grill, Mai Tai Bar, Teppan-yaki Dan, Coral Reef, Black Rock Shave Ice, and Exclusive Oceanfront Dining - as well as the property's banquets, catering, and special events.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is proud to announce the promotion of Rebecca Pang to Director of Marketing. With two decades of experience in tourism marketing, public relations, and luxury hospitality, Pang brings a bold vision to one of Hawai'i's most iconic destinations.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, the first destination resort in the world, announces the return of Timothy Nelson who has been newly appointed as the Director of Sales and Marketing. In this role Nelson will lead the resort's sales, marketing, and revenue strategies, driving growth across group, leisure, and international markets for the 810-room oceanfront property on Ka'anapali Beach.
Montage Kapalua Bay is pleased to announce the appointment of CJ Jurchenko as director of food and beverage, overseeing all food and beverage operations for the resort's 24-acre oceanfront resort in Maui. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in the hospitality industry, Jurchenko brings deep operational expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and a thoughtful approach to guest-centered dining experiences to his new role.
Jon Gersonde, an esteemed luxury hospitality leader in the Hawaiian Islands, has been named General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. He brings three decades of distinguished experience and leadership expertise to this important role at one of Maui's most iconic resorts.
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali marks the completion of its multi-year, $160 million transformation with the complete renovation and rebranding of the Ocean Tower into Kūkahi Tower. Guests will now enjoy a completely refreshed design aimed at facilitating a calming and rejuvenating stay. Slated to debut in mid-April 2024, Hana Hou by Westin - located within Kūkahi Tower - will be the first resort venue of its kind in Hawai'i featuring a 10,000-square-foot social center for guests and the community to gather and enjoy arcade games, Topgolf Swing Suites, a bar & lounge, and more.
On Maui, Meghan Lee will lead the overall sales & marketing functions for Outrigger Kā'anapali Beach Resort.
OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels announced Amber Tesoro director of leisure sales at the iconic OUTRIGGER Kā'anapali Beach Resort, situated on the sands of world-famous Kā'anapali Beach on Maui.
Effective immediately, Edwin Torres will lead the beachfront OUTRIGGER Kaanapali Beach Resort, in Maui, Hawaii. As General Manager he will help OUTRIGGER hosts, their families and the community in the aftermath of the Lahaina wildfires.
Montage Hotels & Resorts today announces the appointment of Robert Friedl as general manager of Montage Kapalua Bay. With three decades of leadership experience in the hospitality industry, including a dozen years in Hawaii with a turn as resort manager during Montage Kapalua Bay's reflagging and remodeling from The Residences at Kapalua Bay, Friedl is responsible for all the daily operations of the luxury beachfront resort.
OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels today finalized its acquisition of the iconic Kā'anapali Beach Hotel, situated on the sands of world-famous Kā'anapali Beach - recently ranked as the No. 1 Beach in the U.S. and No. 10 Beach in the World by TripAdvisor. The 11-acre, 432-room property will now sail under the banner of OUTRIGGER Kā'anapali Beach Resort, allowing travelers to experience the soulful essence of authentic Hawaiian culture fused with OUTRIGGER Signature Experiences.
Aqua-Aston Hospitality announces Cherie Frost's appointment to general manager at Aston at the Whaler on Kaanapali Beach. The leisure beachfront property set along Maui's coveted Kaanapali Beach shoreline offers travelers the comfort of condominium style accommodations with the convenience of hotel amenities.
Aqua-Aston Hospitality's Maui Kaanapali Villas announces the appointment of Remigio Sabado as general manager. In his new role, Sabado will manage teams from housekeeping and maintenance to revenue management, as well as foster guest relations.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, located on 40 tropically landscaped oceanfront acres along a three-mile stretch of the famed Ka'anapali Beach, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Baer as Director of Sales & Marketing. With over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, he will oversee sales and marketing efforts to continue the success of the Hyatt Regency Maui.
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa appoints Lauren Ray as hotel manager for the 508-room resort on Kāʻanapali Beach.
Most recently, Kass served as general manager of the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, where he oversaw a $140 million hotel refurbishment. In 2019, he achieved the highest revenue producing year in the hotel's 30-year history. Kass has also served as a director of sales & marketing at various properties. He opened Tucson's first luxury resort, Starr Pass Resort & Spa, and went on to lead successful sales teams at San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa. He then became a hotel manager at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain. As hotel manager the resort was awarded the Forbes Five-Star Award, only the 3rd Ritz Carlton Hotel in North America to be so recognized. Kass' first stint in Hawaii was in 2011 when he served as hotel manager of The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua before being promoted to general manager.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, the first destination resort in the world, is excited to announce the resort has just finished a multimillion-dollar renovation to its 810 guestrooms including 31 suites and its lobby.
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, located on 40 tropically landscaped oceanfront acres along a three-mile stretch of the famed Kaanapali Beach, is proud to announce David Flegel as the resort's new executive chef. Flegel joins Hyatt Regency Maui just as the resort completes a two-year multimillion-dollar renovation. In his role, he will be leading and managing staff, overseeing the culinary offerings of the resort's various restaurants, and implementing and incorporating his unique barbeque flavors as well as his international expertise in Indonesian and Asian cuisines throughout the resort's dining destinations.