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Robert Ishihara has been promoted to General Manager at Kings' Land by Hilton Grand Vacations

Robert Ishihara has been promoted to general manager at Kings' Land, a role in which he will also oversee nearby resorts Kohala Suites and The Bay Club. During Ishihara's previous tenure as general manager of Hokulani Waikiki by Hilton Grand Vacations, the resort received numerous accolades including Outrigger's Hospitality Award (2018), Hawaii Green Business Recognition (2018, 2020) and HGV's coveted Connie Award (2017).

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc.
Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States
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Christopher Anderson has been appointed as Director of Sales at Hilton Waikoloa Village

A native to California, Anderson has excelled during his seven years in the industry, as his impressive resume touts a spread of executive-level positions from Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill and Grand Hyatt Washington D.C. to Westin Maui Resort & Spa and most recently, a twoyear stint at Hilton Anaheim in California, overseeing the sales effort and leading his team to achieve remarkable results.

Hilton
Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States
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David Givens has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Givens joins the hotel from Interstate Hotels & Resorts, where he was vice president of operations, overseeing multiple branded properties and ownership groups. Prior to that, he held the dual role of vice president operations and general manager for Interstate’s China Division (seven properties) and managed the 850-room DoubleTree by Hilton Shanghai – Pudong. He successfully took the former Sofitel property through a brand change to become the first DoubleTree by Hilton franchised hotel in China. Prior to moving to China, Givens was the general manager of multiple hotels throughout the United States including Hilton Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. ​ With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Givens is a hands-on, results-oriented, award-winning manager. During his tenure at DoubleTree by Hilton Shanghai – Pudong, he received the Most Improved Quality Award and at Hilton Waikiki Beach he received the Best Overall Accommodations Award. Givens is a graduate of Cornell University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in hotel administration. He believes in giving back to the community and has been on the board of directors for organizations such as the Shanghai Hotel & Lodging Association, Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association, Waikiki Community Center and Waikiki Improvement Association.

Hilton
Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States
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Matthew Lane has been appointed as Director of Front Office Operations at Hilton Waikoloa Village

In his new role, Lane will oversee all front office operations including guest service initiatives, corporate marketing programs and financial profitability while monitoring and developing team member performance. Departments of responsibility include front desk, concierge, communications, valet parking, transportation, and luggage service encompassing more than 80 team members.

Hilton
Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States
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Tim Owens has been appointed as Director of Property Operations at Hilton Waikoloa Village

As director of property operations, Owens is responsible for directing maintenance and functionality of the resort’s features across its 62 acres, ensuring safe and outstanding guest accommodations while protecting the sheltered habitats that are home to more than 46 species of exotic island wildlife. Owens’ duties include managing operations of the facility’s three freshwater swimming pools, the mahogany boats and tram operations, and the four-acre ocean-fed swimming and snorkeling lagoon.

Hilton
Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States
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Simon Amos has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Amos has more than 20 years in the hotel industry and for the past five years was the director of operations for Hilton Beijing. Prior to his position as director of operations, he was the food and beverage manager at Hilton Beijing where he oversaw the turnover of 55 million RMB, and the operation of seven dining outlets, two ballrooms, nine meeting rooms and catering.

Hilton
Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States
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Jon McFarland has been named Executive Assistant Manager at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Joining the Waikoloa team from Louisville, Kentucky, McFarland was previously the general manager for The Seelbach Hilton Louisville. With more than 25 years of service in the hotel business, McFarland’s award-winning hospitality experience is extensive within the Hilton Brand, where he has held positions as general manager, rooms division manager and front office manager. McFarland was instrumental in achieving the 2011 Hotel of the Year for Interstate Hotels and Resorts Full Service Division for The Seelbach Hilton Louisville. His distinguished career also includes service at Hilton Austin and Doubletree Austin, Sheraton Nashville Downtown and Hilton San Antonio Airport.

Hilton
Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States
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Rodger MacDonald has been appointed as Director of Marketing at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Rodger MacDonald has been named director of marketing and will lead brand management at Hilton Waikoloa Village, delivering top line results through direct interaction with all revenue generating departments at the resort. MacDonald boasts an extensive hospitality background with almost 30 years of successful senior executive hospitality and management experience in Hawaii, across the United States, Mexico, Europe and South America. Most recently, MacDonald served as the executive director of sales and marketing for Kona Village Resort. Among his many accomplishments, MacDonald successfully directed the marketing and sales effort as the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa underwent a multi-million dollar restoration and repositioning from a AAA Three Diamond to Five Diamond resort.

Hilton Waikoloa Village
Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States
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Russell Kembel has been promoted to Director of Industry Relations at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Industry veteran Russell Kembel has been promoted to director of industry relations and national accounts for Hilton Waikoloa Village. This promotion is a strategic move by Hilton Waikoloa Village in order to effectively position the hotel in group markets, while supporting the in-market sales team. With an extensive background in the hotel industry, including senior sales manager for Westin Cincinnati and conference sales manager for O’Hare Hilton, Kembel began his hospitality career fresh out of college in 1996 with the San Francisco Hilton and Towers as a sales trainee. He graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor of arts in business administration-hotel/restaurant management. Kembel currently resides in Seattle.

Hilton Waikoloa Village
Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States