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Ben Premack has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hyatt Regency Maui

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa announces the appointment of Ben Premack as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. An experienced hospitality professional with 13 years in the travel industry, Premack brings to the LEED EBOM certified resort strong leadership, analytical skills and a history of sales and marketing successes throughout the industry. Premack has been with Hyatt since 2003, most recently serving as Director of Sales and Marketing at Grand Hyatt DFW.

Hyatt
Lahaina, Hawaii, United States
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Kemar Durfield has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Four Seasons Resort

Kemar Durfield has been named Chef de Cuisine, Four Seasons Resort Lāna‘i, overseeing all hotel culinary operations including ONE FORTY, American Steak Hawaiian Seafood, in-room dining and extensive catering offerings for weddings, social occasions and other events at the Resort, reopening February 1st following a lobby-to-roof, multimillion dollar transformation.

Four Seasons
Lāna‘i, Hawaii, United States
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Samantha Spurgeon has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort

A 25-year veteran of the hospitality industry, Samantha Spurgeon joins Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort as Director of Sales and Marketing. In her new role, Spurgeon is responsible for overseeing business, sales and marketing strategies and efforts to generate maximum revenue through room bookings, meetings, weddings and group events.

Hyatt
Maui, Hawaii, United States
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John White has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Ka’anapali Beach Hotel and The Plantation Inn

Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Director of Sales and Marketing, John White, brings a wealth of management experience to Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel. In this current role, John spearheads all global sales and marketing efforts for Ka’anapali Beach Hotel, its’ sister property, The Plantation Inn and various food and beverage outlets.

Ka`anapali Beach Hotel
Maui, Hawaii, United States
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Douglas Chang has been appointed as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach announced today the appointment of Douglas Chang as General Manager of the property. Chang is a seasoned leader with 35 years of luxury hospitality experience and will direct a team of ladies and gentlemen to manage the property and deliver legendary Ritz-Carlton service to residence owners and their guests.

Marriott
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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David Viviano has been appointed as Executive Chef at Montage Kapalua Bay

Richard A. Holtzman, Vice President, Managing Director at Montage Kapalua Bay, has announced the appointment of David Viviano as the new Executive Chef. An ambitious talent with experience spanning the past two decades, Viviano oversees all culinary operations at the oceanfront resort on the island of Maui, Hawaii, including menu creation and kitchen operations for Cane & Canoe, Sunset Patio and Hana Hou Bar, as well as for Mahana Market, In-Residence Dining and private dining.

Montage
Lahaina, 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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Maria Caravalho has been appointed as assistant general manager at Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort

Caravalho was operations administrator since last year and prior held the same position for four years at the Kanaloa at Kona by Outrigger®. Before joining Outrigger, Caravalho helped to run her family’s farm, Peter J. Caravalho Farms, providing lei to Greeters of Hawaii on all islands. Earlier hospitality experience includes executive housekeeper at Kanaloa at Kona by Outrigger® and front office manager at Kona Reef.

Outrigger
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
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Karen Villarmia has been appointed as assistant general manager at Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk®

For the past 10 years, Villarmia has been the general manager of the OHANA Waikiki West, and before that she held various management positions at the OHANA Waikiki Surf, OHANA Waikiki Surf East, OHANA Waikiki Malia and OHANA Maile Sky Court. She began her Outrigger career 27 years ago in the Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk® location, then the Outrigger Reef Towers, as front desk clerk/cashier. She said returning to begin a new chapter in her career is very exciting, and she is looking forward to joining the Wyndham ‘ohana.

Outrigger
Waikiki, Hawaii, United States
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Ben Beaudoin has been promoted to VP and managing director at Destination Resorts Hawaii

Destination Hotels promotes Ben Beaudoin from general manager to vice president and managing director of Destination Resorts Hawaii, one of the largest and premier vacation rental management companies of private homes, luxury villas and condo-resorts in the Hawaiian Islands. “Ben’s outstanding performance, innovation and ability to add value to our Hawaii collection have merited this advancement,” said Jim Pavisha, senior vice president of Destination Hotels. As vice president and managing director, Beaudoin continues to oversee the management and operations functions of the collection of premium vacation homes in the eight resort properties it manages exclusively in the luxury destinations of Wailea and Makena. He is also focusing on the growth of the Hawaii region and integrating Hawaii’s unique culture to ensure authentic experiences to its guests.

Destination Hotels
Wailea, Hawaii, United States
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Sanjiv Hulugalle has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Resort O'ahu at Ko Olina

Sanjiv Hulugalle has been appointed General Manager of the new Four Seasons Resort O'ahu at Ko Olina. With a career at Four Seasons spanning nearly 20 years, Hulugalle is an experienced General Manager having been at the helm of another recent property opening, Four Seasons Hotel Beijing. This month, Hulugalle will make the transition to Ko Olina to lead the pre-opening team as the resort prepares to welcome guests in early 2016.

Four Seasons
Ko Olina, Hawaii, United States
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Elizabeth Churchill has been promoted to Chief Revenue Officer at Aqua Hospitality and Aston Hotels & Resorts

Aqua Hospitality and Aston Hotels & Resorts announce the promotion of Elizabeth Churchill to the newly created role of chief revenue officer. A veteran marketer and sales leader with expertise in property rebranding and repositioning, Churchill will oversee an extensive portfolio of hotels and resorts – including those in the U.S. mainland – in addition to all marketing, sales, revenue management, and reservations functions in her new capacity.

Aqua-Aston Hospitality
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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James Karabelas has been appointed as Senior Director of Digital Marketing at Aqua Hospitality and Aston Hotels & Resorts

Aqua Hospitality and Aston Hotels & Resorts announce the appointment of James Karabelas to the role of senior director of Digital Marketing. With more than 10 years of sales and marketing experience, he will lead the strategic development of digital initiatives for Aqua Hospitality and Aston Hotels & Resorts’ 54 properties in Hawaii, U.S. mainland, and Guam. Previously, Karabelas oversaw the strategic development and management of eCommerce initiatives and online marketing programs at Castle Resorts & Hotels. Prior to Castle, Karabelas served as senior digital strategist at Saatchi & Saatchi, a global advertising agency where he delivered strategic direction, insights, and thought leadership across all digital channels for clients. His role required him to develop strategic and tactical plans to optimally understand, segment, target, and engage consumers while meeting business objectives and driving positive ROI. Karabelas holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Boston University.

Aqua-Aston Hospitality
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States