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Katharina Findlay has been appointed as General Manager at PACIFIC 19 Kona

PACIFIC 19 Kona, a new design-forward boutique hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Katharina Findlay as General Manager. In her new role, Findlay will oversee all daily hotel operations at PACIFIC 19 Kona, spanning from guest relations and housekeeping to revenue management and marketing. The 122-room newly reimagined hotel is accepting reservations for April 1, 2023 and beyond, beckoning independent travelers who seek design-centric accommodations and authentic Hawaiian experiences.

Edwin Torres has been promoted to Complex General Manager at Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel and OHANA Waikiki East by Outrigger

As Complex General Manager, Torres oversees daily hotel operations and services, including guest relations, front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, revenue management, expense management, team building and host development for Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel and oversees the overall operation at the OHANA Waikiki East by Outrigger.

Dan Daughtry has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

Dan joins the Rosewood team with 30 years of experience in the food and beverage sector. The return to Hawai'i is especially meaningful for Dan, as he began his career at Hyatt Regency Maui and then took his talents all over the world to properties in North America, Micronesia, and Bermuda, with his most recent role at the Garden of the Gods Resort & Club in Colorado Springs. Drawing from his tenured career, Dan will work to curate and oversee a multi-talented food and beverage team that showcases the natural bounty of the Kohala Coast.

Victor Palma has been appointed as Executive Chef at Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

Executive Chef Victor Palma's appointment to the team at Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort marks his welcome return to the Rosewood family. Over the course of his two-decade career, he has worked across four Rosewood properties in both Mexico and the U.S., leading celebrated dining programs including those at Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort and Rosewood San Miguel de Allende. His most recent role was serving as the Executive Chef at The Cape by Thompson Hyatt in Cabo San Lucas. Demonstrating great pride in his heritage, Chef Victor recognizes the parallels between his Mexican roots and Hawai'i's culture of genuine hospitality, culinary traditions, and the human connections that are formed through food. From the very start of his new role at Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, Chef Victor has immersed himself in Hawai'i's rich culinary culture, cultivating relationships with local purveyors, farmers, and fellow chefs. He will aim to express the destination's food heritage in an authentic way while incorporating his unique approach to dining.

Ronnie Claveran has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Ronnie Claveran was promoted to Director of Food & Beverage at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort. Previously, Claveran served as Food and Beverage Manager at the property. Her professional experience includes positions held at Daylight Mind Coffee Company, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, The Westin Hapuna Beach Hotel, Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa, FCH Enterprise, and Outrigger Kona Resort at Keauhou Bay.

Mark Libunao has been appointed as Executive Chef at CanoeHouse, at Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection

The Island of Hawaii's Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection announces the appointment of Mark Libunao as the new Executive Chef of its premier oceanfront restaurant, CanoeHouse. Chef Mark is already an integral part of the Mauna Lani team having worked on CanoeHouse's reopening as Sous Chef from March 2021 to June 2022, after which he assumed the role of Chef de Cuisine at Mauna Lani.

Matthew Grauso has been appointed as General Manager at Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa

Highgate, a leading real estate and hospitality management company, announced today that Matthew Grauso has been appointed as General Manager of the new Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa at Sky Ala Moana. In his new role, Grauso will be responsible for overseeing the management and operations of the highly anticipated Marriott property, scheduled to open in late 2023 on Oahu.

Davide Barnes has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Halekulani

Halekulani, Oahu's most acclaimed luxury hotel just steps away from Waikiki beach, today announces the appointment of Davide Barnes to the position of Hotel Manager at Halekulani. Mr. Barnes, who brings with him extensive luxury leadership experience across numerous iconic hotels around the world, will join Halekulani on Jan. 16, 2023 and will be responsible for directing all aspects of day-to-day management and operations of the legendary 453-room property. The announcement was made by Peter Shaindlin, Chief Operating Officer of Halekulani Corporation.

Isabel Chung has been appointed as Executive Chef at Fairmont Orchid

Fairmont Orchid, a luxury resort along the pristine Kohala Coast of Hawai'i Island, is pleased to announce the appointment of Isabel Chung as the resort's Executive Chef as of December 5, 2022. Chung will oversee all creative and strategic initiatives of the property's culinary operations, including the fine dining, AAA Four Diamond restaurant, Brown's Beach House.

Sara Scott has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Sara Scott has been appointed to Director of Sales & Marketing at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort. Scott has more than 20 years of experience working in the hospitality industry. Most recently, she was Director of Sales & Marketing at Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa. Scott also previously held roles at Marriott, Sheraton, and Hilton.

Jerry Gibson has been appointed as General Manager at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa today announces the appointment of Jerry Gibson as general manager of the reimagined oceanfront resort, which last year completed a multi-million-dollar transformation. Gibson joins the team at an exciting time as the resort prepares to debut its newly rebranded Crown Suite collection and accompanying experiences that will invite guests to rediscover the landmark Oahu property in 2023.