OAHU: People on the Move

Kelly Kitashima, Senior Sales Manager for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Waikiki

Congratulations Kelly on your move back to the Islands! Kelly is covering the South Central US territory for all Starwood Resorts in Waikiki! They are lucky to have you!


Kelly may be reached at:
2255 Kalakaua Avenue, 4th Floor│Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: 808.931.8435
kelly.kitashima@starwoodhotels.com

Grand Opening of the new night show "HA: Breath of Life"

Last nights grand opening show at the Polynesian Cultural Center was spectacular! This incredibly theatrical and entertaining performance had more than 100 natives from across the Pacific, the show is an action packed-spectacle on a new multi-million dollar stage created to fully immerse you in the experience. The performance had traditional song, dance, and what a fire show. It was well worth the drive out to the country!

Westin Hotels Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Heavenly Bed!

Westin Hotels transformed the hotel industry in 1999 when they launched their signature Heavenly Bed. All four (4) Westin properties in Hawai'i (O'ahu, Maui and Kaua'i) are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Heavenly Bed.

Chief of Sleep Brad Doell of the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa emphasizes the importance of exercise, good sleep habits, control of environmental factors that can keep people awake (lights, being too warm), and relaxation techniques.

Brad can share his "Top 10 Tips to Getting a Good Night's Sleep" ~ contact him at brad.doell@westin.com or visit all properties at http://www.starwoodhawaii.com/.

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Joan Palmtag, Regional Director of Accounts, Western Region for the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau!

Starting July 20th our entire visitor industry will be very excited as Joan will be promoting Hawaii!

After spending 20 years on Maui, many vacations on Lanai and Molokai and seven years on the Big Island, she is looking forward to having the same comfort level in selling the Islands of Oahu and Kauai as well.

Joan will be a true asset to the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau team. Congratulations Joan!

The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki

The famed “Pink Palace of the Pacific” has set the standard for luxurious and glamorous travel for more than 80 years. The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, the hotel that mesmerized Hawaii’s early travelers, re-opened its doors as Waikiki’s most fashionable destination on January 20, 2009. Emerging from a multimillion-dollar re-imagination with a radiant new face and an entirely new attitude, The Royal Hawaiian offers discerning travelers a redefined luxury experience filled with rich tradition, customized services, exclusive settings and amenities, as well as the brand new Azure restaurant and rejuvenating Abhasa Spa. Set on 14 beachfront acres, with 529 guest rooms, including 35 suites, The Royal Hawaiian will capture the imagination with its opulent architecture and majestic and storied history amid Diamond Head’s picturesque setting. The Royal Hawaiian has again redefined luxury.

ALL ISLANDS: People on the Move

Paula Dirks, Director of Group Sales-Hawaii ~ Starwood Hawaii: Congratulations on your return to the Starwood Ohana!

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Brad Doell, Director of Sales & Marketing, Westin Moana Surfrider:
Congratulations on your promotion! We know you will be an asset to your team!

The Sheraton Waikiki - New “Superpool” to be One of O’ahu’s Largest

The Sheraton Waikiki opens their new resort activity area called “Helumoa Playground”.

At a price tag of $8 million, the Playground was designed from the ground up. It features two fresh water swimming pools, a 15-foot high by 70-foot long water slide, a staging area for outdoor functions, two large whirlpools with sweeping views of Waikiki Beach, an interactive fountain area for kids, fun and creative food and beverage, 10 cabanas, chaise water sunning benches, and a pool hut where guests may borrow towels and purchase pool goods including sun products, inflatable floatation devices and toys. The Playground will also offer the perfect spot for family activities such as lei making, water slide races, hula lessons, story telling and star-gazing.

Learn more at http://www.sheraton-waikiki.com/superpool.htm

Oahu: People on the Move

• Brian Soma, Director of Sales & Marketing at JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa: Welcome Back to the island's Brian we missed you!
• Geoff Pearson, Director of Sales at Halekulani: Welcome to Oahu, the Halekulani is fortunate to have you!