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Hospitality Industry
Pledges $1 Million to
PVS
The Outrigger Enterprises
Group has entered a
partnership with the
Polynesian Voyaging Society
(PVS), pledging $500,000
in support to further the
- The Hokule'a (Star of Gladness) in
PVS Hōkūle'a and Hikianalia
Mamala Bay, just off Waikiki
Worldwide Voyage of
exploration and educational
programs. The pledge launches "Navigating the Way-The
Next Generation," which includes fundraising efforts, cross
marketing and global hosting at Outrigger Hotels and Resorts
throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii and Kyo-ya Hotels
& Resorts, LP also have announced a five-year partnership
with PVS. Their $500,000 gift consists of a $250,000 cash
contribution and another $250,000 contribution through
in-kind support and individual fundraising efforts.
Jointly totaling $1 million, these contributions from the
Hawaii hospitality industry will further the Society's efforts
to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian
voyaging, as the sailing canoes Hōkūle'a and Hikianalia prepare
for next year's journey to the South Pacific.
HFWF Donates Big to Local Charities
The Hawaii Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) presented
checks to 10 nonprofit beneficiaries totaling $228,500 on Nov.
22 in a special presentation
at the Halekulani hotel.
Since its inception in 2011,
HFWF has raised nearly
$700,000 for local nonprofit
organizations.
The net proceeds
raised during the third
annual festival, held in
September on the islands
of Oahu and Maui, were
Hawaii chefs and restaurateurs Alan Wong
awarded to the following:
and Roy Yamaguchi show off the check
Culinary Institute of the
representing the proceeds raised at the
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival.
Pacific ($80,000), Hawaii
Agricultural Foundation
($70,000), Maui County Farm Bureau ($20,000), Leeward
Community College Culinary Arts Program ($20,000),
Paepae o Heeia ($10,000), Papahana Kuaola ($10,000), Hawaii
Culinary Education Foundation ($7,500), Maui Culinary
Academy ($5,000) and Hawaii Seafood Council ($5,000). In
addition, HFWF will donate $1,000 to The Ocean Institute
in memory of Rick Hadley, an early
supporter who shared the festival's vision
of food sustainability in Hawaii.
Starwood Names New
Regional PR Director
Stephanie Dowling
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Inc. has named Stephanie Dowling
regional director of public relations for
Hawaii and French Polynesia. She worked
previously as director of public relations
and advertising at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in
Scottsdale, Ariz., director of public relations and marketing
for the Art Institute of Phoenix and senior researcher-field
producer at NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw.
Dowling earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and
political science from the University of South Dakota. She replaces
Marsha Wienert, who has relocated to her home on Maui.
Art at the Parc
The Waikiki Parc Hotel, in
partnership with the University
of Hawaii, is showcasing
a rotating art exhibition of
sculpture by student artists
and recent graduates. The
hotel is currently exhibiting
Bamboo Forest, the work of artist
Ashley Huang displayed on
pillars lining the hotel's Parc
Promenade. The free public
exhibition ends February 28,
when a new artist will be
introduced.
Artist Ashley Huang says her
"The opportunity to continue
exhibition, Bamboo Forest,
a partnership with the university
is a reflection of her personal
narratives and experiences.
is an ideal platform by which to
support the arts, allowing guests
to enjoy a truly unique experience on a local level," said
General Manager Julie Arigo.
Hotel Wins Eco-Friendly
Award
The Waikiki Improvement
Association (WIA) has presented the
Pacific Beach Hotel a Hoowehiwehi
award for its eco-friendly guest
water bottle program. The program
provides each guest with a reusable
water bottle upon check-in that can
be refilled at various stations located
throughout the hotel. The program
eliminates an estimated 350,000
bottles per year from ending up in a landfill.
The WIA distributes Hoowehiwehi awards yearly to
honor those in the community whose projects possess the
key components of the Revitalization of Waikiki plan, which
began in 2001.
Miki Wakai Joins HTA
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)
has hired Miki Wakai as a tourism brand
manager. Wakai will oversee Hawaii's
largest international market, Japan. She
will work collaboratively with the HTA's
contractor, Hawaii Tourism Japan, to
ensure that marketing efforts are in line
with the HTA's strategic plan.
"Miki's experience will be valuable as
Miki Wakai
we look at innovative ways to grow this
mature market and reach two million Japanese visitors by
2016." said Mike McCartney, president and HTA CEO.
Wakai received a bachelor's degree in international studies
from Hawaii Pacific University.
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