Prince Resorts Hawaiʻi has a new president, with Yusuke Ishii taking over from Shigeki Yamane, who is returning to Japan after leading the company since 2022. Ishii was promoted to VP at Prince Resorts Hawaiʻi in April after previously leading the hotel and leisure sector for Seibu Holdings in Japan. He now takes the reins of a pretty substantial Hawaiʻi portfolio: Prince Waikiki, The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and three golf courses.
Damien Hirsch is trading Orlando for Maui, leaving his GM role at JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek to become General Manager of The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kā‘anapali. By the enthusiasm of his LinkedIn announcement, “Aloha! (Yes, it’s happening!)”, we’re guessing he’s pretty happy about the trade. Aloha, Damien, and welcome!
May Cabauatan has a new gig as Regional Director of Revenue Management at Springboard Hospitality. Congratulations, May!
Brian Regula joins OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group as CFO, bringing plenty of Hawaiʻi hospitality experience with him. Regula comes from Pyramid Global Hospitality, where he oversaw finance operations for more than 130 hotels, and previously held finance leadership roles at Turtle Bay Resort and The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua.
Congrats to all and good luck in your new roles!
