Posts in category: Leadership Moves

Nicholas Kuhns’ appointment as general manager at Hilton Waikoloa Village brings veteran luxury leadership to the Big Island, signaling a focus on operational excellence within one of Hawaii’s most complex resort environments.

Samira Siale’s appointment as executive director of the Kauaʻi Visitors Bureau marks a pivotal transition for the island, as she balances community-centric management with the challenge of maintaining long-term tourism health.

Outrigger has named Steve Nickerson VP of Operations for the Americas, overseeing a Hawaiʻi-centric portfolio as renovations and performance pressures raise questions about potential future expansion beyond the islands.

After more than three decades with Marriott, Tom Calame is retiring as GM of Sheraton Waikīkī, closing a global career that culminated in leading five iconic Hawaiʻi resorts through some of the industry’s most turbulent years.

Sue Kanoho is stepping down after nearly three decades leading the Kauaʻi Visitors Bureau, marking the end of a long and influential chapter in Hawaiʻi’s visitor industry.

Hilton Hawaiian Village Managing Director Debi Bishop is retiring, opening one of Hawaiʻi’s biggest hospitality leadership roles as Hilton searches for a successor with large-scale resort experience.

Kainoa Daines has stepped into a new role as Director of ESG & Culture at Kyo-ya and Marriott after 14 years with HVCB, leading sustainability, community impact, and cultural stewardship across six landmark hotel properties.

Springboard Hospitality has named Eve Tronson as its new VP of Marketing, stepping into the role after Jason Pirock’s move to Outrigger. She’ll oversee brand, digital, CRM, and field marketing across a 50-property portfolio, including 12 in Hawaiʻi.

Konrad Gstrein returns to Four Seasons Resort Maui as regional VP and GM, rejoining the property where he began in 2001, minus the White Lotus–level drama, but with plenty of real-world RevPAR to drive.

PM Hotel Group is expanding in Hawaiʻi, appointing Rodahl Leong-Lyons as Area DOSM and growing its portfolio with Queen Kapiʻolani, HIE Waikīkī, Hyatt Place, and new Oʻahu projects on the way.