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Mark Weatherill has been appointed as General Manager at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Weatherill as General Manager. Weatherill brings with him over four decades of hospitality leadership experience across managed and franchise hotel operations, with a proven track record of team development, financial performance and property transformation. In his new role, Weatherill will oversee all aspects of the resort's operations, guest experience and strategic growth, with a focus on elevating service standards and deepening the resort's cultural connections to the destination.

Marriott
Waikiki, Hawaii, United States
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Mike Kass has been appointed as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach today announces the appointment of Mr. Mike Kass, an esteemed luxury hospitality leader in the Hawaiian Islands, as its new General Manager. Mr. Kass brings three decades of distinguished hospitality and leadership experience in both premium and luxury brands under Marriott International including The Ritz-Carlton brand.

Ritz-Carlton
Waikiki, Hawaii, United States
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Nicole Okuna has been appointed as General Manager at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort

The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki, is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicole Okuna to the role of General Manager of the historic hotel. Nicole most recently served as Hotel Manager of The Royal Hawaiian, where she was a driving force in elevating the Pink Palace of the Pacific's guest experiences and leading key multi-hotel initiatives across Marriott's Waikiki Collection over her four years in the role.

Marriott
Waikiki, Hawaii, United States
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Luana Maitland has been appointed as Director of Cultural Experiences at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort

In addition to cultural programs, Luana Maitland is responsible for the nightly entertainment at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort's Kani Ka Pila Grille and the Surfers In Residence program at Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort and is a valued resource and support for property additions to the portfolio.Maitland's career has spanned from reservationist to customer service.Since joining Outrigger in 2001, she has welcomed and entertained guests and friends with her genuine heart of aloha and continues to do so at the A'o Cultural Center at the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort where she provides a special venue for guests and hosts to experience, feel and remember Aloha through hula, lei-making, 'ukulele, story-telling and much more.She is also key to the valued relationships Outrigger has with various culture and music partnerships.

Outrigger
Waikiki, Hawaii, United States
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Sandy Narvaez has been promoted to Market Director, Leisure Sales, Hawai‘i & French Polynesia at Marriott International

Marriott International is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandy Narvaez to Market Director, Leisure Sales, Hawai'i & French Polynesia. Narvaez brings over 16-years of travel and hospitality experience to this expanded role, where she will oversee and lead leisure segment strategies for Marriott Hotels and Resorts in the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia.

Marriott
Waikiki, Hawaii, United States
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Huy Vo has been appointed as Director of Marketing Communications at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach has announced the appointment of Huy Vo as Director of Marketing Communications. In this position, he will lead all global strategic marketing communications efforts in the areas of advertising, digital marketing, public relations, and community relations for the largest Ritz-Carlton Residences in the brand's portfolio.

Marriott
Waikiki, Hawaii, United States
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Patsy Narimatsu has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Trump® International Hotel Waikiki

Trump® International Hotel Waikiki has named Patsy Narimatsu as its director of sales and marketing, bringing 37 years of experience in the hospitality industry. In her role, Narimatsu will be responsible for planning and implementing the sales and marketing for the 462-room ultra-luxury hotel, developing short-and long-term goals to increase domestic and international business opportunities from existing and new source markets, and overseeing a team of six sales professionals to drive revenues.

Trump
Waikiki, Hawaii, United States
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Jamie Choi has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hilton Waikiki Beach

Jamie Choi is the new director of sales and marketing at Hilton Waikiki Beach on Kuhio. Choi functions as the leader for the sales and marketing teams of the 601-room hotel overseeing the planning and implementation of strategic programs to drive rooms and catering revenues and achieve property objectives. Choi also manages the overall branding and communications for the hotel continuing to raise awareness and strengthening brand recognition and differentiation. Choi plays a critical role in supporting the hotel and the team's reputation for providing high-level guest service experience. For two consecutive years, Hilton Waikiki Beach ranked number one in highest satisfaction and loyalty tracking scores within Hilton Worldwide Americas for hotels with more than 500 rooms.Choi is a two-time recipient of the "Circle of Excellence" by Hilton Worldwide for excellence in revenue management for Hilton Hawaiian Village and Hilton Waikoloa Village. She comes to Hilton Waikiki Beach on Kuhio with a familiarity of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio having served as director of sales and marketing at Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk prior, and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana, and as regional sales manager for the Hilton Hawaii cluster. She brings international experience to the team as a senior catering sales manager at Renaissance Seoul Hotel and corporate business sales manager at Ritz-Carlton Seoul Hotel in South Korea before moving to Hawaii. Choi has a Bachelor of Science in hotel management from the Kyunghee University in Seoul, Korea.

Hilton
Waikiki, Hawaii, United States
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Alvin Wong has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa announces the appointment of Alvin Wong as the new Director of Sales and Marketing for the resort. A seasoned hospitality veteran, Wong possesses an extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry and the unique qualities of the islands of Hawaii, having previously worked at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, Sheraton Kauai Resort, Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel and the Hawaii Prince Waikiki Hotel. Prior to his appointment at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, Wong served as Director of Sales and Marketing at Wailea Beach Resort, Marriott-Maui since January 2015. 

Hyatt
Waikiki, Hawaii, United States
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Kelly Sanders has been appointed as Vice President of Operations at Highgate

Highgate, a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company, has appointed Kelly Sanders as Vice President of Operations, Hawaii. In this role, Sanders will oversee the management of Highgate's expanding portfolio of properties in Hawaii — currently comprised of six assets in Honolulu, including the newly-launched 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach. Sanders joins Highgate after more than 21 years within the Starwood/Marriott global brand. Most recently, he was Area General Manager overseeing five legacy properties in Hawaii, including the oceanfront Sheraton Waikiki, The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, The Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort and Spa, the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani and the Sheraton Maui.   An accomplished industry expert, Sanders was recently appointed a board member of the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) by Governor of Hawaii David Ige. In addition to his extensive background in the hospitality industry, Sanders is active in numerous philanthropic endeavors. He has served as Chair of the Diamond Head Theater, and is a board member of Gregory House Charities, Euro Cinema, Boy Scouts of America and The American Red Cross. He is also the Creative Entertainment Director for the Heart Ball benefiting the American Heart Association of Hawaii.

Highgate Hotels, L.P.
Waikiki, Hawaii, United States
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Nelson Arlos has been appointed as Associate Director of Sales at Halekulani

Halekulani, Oahu's acclaimed luxury resort, is delighted to announce a reorganization of its sales team, to include Nelson Arlos as Associate Director of Sales for all other Halekulani markets, effective immediately. Previously the Senior Sales Manager of U.S. East Coast markets for Halekulani and its sister property Waikiki Parc, Mr. Arlos will now serve as Associate Director of Sales exclusively for Halekulani, while maintaining his accounts in the U.S. East Coast and Eastern Canada markets. Mr. Arlos has more than 34 years of experience with Halekulani, beginning his career in the hotel's front office before becoming Concierge and now a key leader in the sales department.

Halekulani
Waikiki, Hawaii, United States
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Kazuki Takaoka has been appointed as Associate Director of Sales & Marketing for the Asia market at Halekulani

Halekulani, Oahu's acclaimed luxury resort, is delighted to announce a reorganization of its sales team, to include Mr. Kazuki Takaoka as Associate Director of Sales & Marketing for the Asia market. Mr. Takaoka previously served as the Senior Sales Manager for Asia at Halekulani and Waikiki Parc and is now Associate Director of Sales & Marketing for Asia exclusively at Halekulani. Mr. Takaoka will be responsible for leading the focused development and implementation of targeted sales and marketing strategies for the Asia market.

Halekulani
Waikiki, Hawaii, United States