Hawaii Hospitality - September/October 2013 - (Page 4)

PHOTOS COURTESY OF TIM OBERT/BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT “Having something that is unique and special that makes you stand out and makes someone remember you is important.” (l-r) (l- The Beach House Restaurant in Poipu has seafood that’s so fresh l-r) and so local they put the names of the fisherman on the bottom of the menu. Nestled next to one of Kauai’s best snorkeling beaches, the Beach House Restaurant in Poipu is a favorite among both visitors and locals for its spectacular sunset views and fresh, locally caught fish. Sunny Poipu Beach Park is a popular spot for locals, visitors and their keiki. —Sue Kanoho, executive director of Kauai Visitors Bureau PHOTO COURTESY OF TJ BAGGETT PRINCEVILLE GOLF CLUB Having just finished a round of golf, guests at the Prince Course in Kauai are given a special birthday surprise of cake and “genuine aloha” by the Princeville Gold Club’s attentive staff. PHOTO BY KICKA WITTE/COURTESY OF KAUAI VISITORS BUREAU “Always be respectful. Incorporate learning opportunities about the Hawaiian culture into whatever it is you do. This helps set the island apart and brings reverence for the host culture.” PHOTO COURTESY OF SHERATON KAUAI RESORT PHOTO COURTESY OF JUNE CAPPIELLO/SHERATON KAUAI RESORT —Diann Hartman, public relations manager at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa Sheraton Kauai Resort donates to local charities and organizations all revenues stemming from Table 53 (shown) in the resort’s new RumFire restaurant and lounge. Called “You Dine, We Donate,” the program is another way visitors can feel a connection to the island and its community by contributing to its betterment. 4 Hawaii Hospitality ■ September/October 2013 The Rubber Ducky Race is part of the Sheraton Kauai Resort’s Fourth of July Starwish fundraising event that not only entertains guests but provides them with an opportunity to help local children go to college.

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Hawaii Hospitality - September/October 2013

Garden Isle's Ohana
Social Media
Visitor Sector Renovations
Featured Department: Housekeeping
New Restaurants
HLHF Expo Recap
Clean Talk with Rose
Talk Story with George Szigeti
Association News/News Brief
MarketPlace

Hawaii Hospitality - September/October 2013