Posts in category: Leadership Moves

Thomas Foti was officially appointed as Managing Director of Hilton Hawaiian Village after leaving Marriott.

Disney promotes Kimberly Agas to Executive Director at Aulani after a decade as general manager, expanding her strategic role and underscoring the critical importance of local community integration.

Fairmont Orchid’s appointment of Todd Temperly as General Manager returns experienced leadership to the Kohala Coast, signaling a strategic push to elevate operations at the luxury resort.

The sudden dual General Manager vacancy at the Moana Surfrider and Sheraton Princess Kaiulani sparks rumors of high-profile executive transitions, signaling a major upcoming reshuffle across Waikīkī’s top hospitality leadership.

Mufi Hannemann’s retirement from the Hawaiʻi Lodging and Tourism Association caps a divisive decade of leadership, raising existential questions about the organization’s future purpose and its role in industry advocacy.

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.