HAWAI'I LODGING & TOURISM ASSOCIATION
Representing Over 700 Lodging Properties and Businesses through education, advocacy, and philanthropy. Established in 1947.
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ADVOCACYWe advocate the needs of our members with the federal, state, and county governments.
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PHILANTHROPYWe support and contribute to a better quality of life and environment for both the community and our visitors.
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Hawai'i Lodging & Tourism Association's 192nd General Membership Meeting
30th Annual Na Po'e Pa'ahana Awards
Yesterday, HLTA held its 30th Annual Na Po'e Pa'ahana Awards luncheon at the Hilton Hawaiian Village's Coral Ballroom. HLTA Chair Mike Jokovich and I had a wonderful afternoon meeting all of our nominees, finalists, and our awardees. As always, the stories that arise during Na Po'e are heart warming and at times incredible! As we close the books on this event each year, I get to reflect on not only the rich diversity of our industry's workforce, but also the quality of the people who comprise it. They are all, truly, no ka oi.
30th Annual Na Po'e Pa'ahana Award Winners
2020 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year
Kirk Togashi – Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
2020 Manager of the Year
Claire Butler - Hilton Hawaiian Village
Bell & Valet: Large Property
Dayle Ho'opai - Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Bell & Valet: Medium Property
Peter Nonales - OHANA Waikiki Malia By Outrigger
Bell & Valet: Small Property
Ted Tuttle - Wyndham Vacation Resorts Royal Garden at Waikiki
Engineer & Maintenance: Large Property
Mundy Gillcoat - The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
Engineer & Maintenance: Medium Property
Lee Ridley - Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club
Engineer & Maintenance: Small Property
Kyle "Kalani" Tihada - Napili Kai Beach Resort
Food & Beverage: Large Property
Imelda "Amie" Tungpalan - Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel
Food & Beverage: Medium Property
Gemsley Balagso - The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas Resort
Front Office: Large Property
Giadee Kaiwi - The Westin Maui Resort & Spa
Front Office: Medium Property
Manuel Nicolas - OHANA Waikiki Malia by Outrigger
Front Office: Small Property
Charles Ursua - Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk
Housekeeper: Large Property
Flordeliza Leo - Hilton Hawaiian Village
Housekeeper: Medium Property
Erlinda Aranca - The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Housekeeper: Small Property
Laurie Manatay - Aston Islander on the Beach
Security Officer: Large Property
Eric Capllonch - Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
Security Officer: Medium Property
Andrew Materne - The Ritz Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
Security Officer: Small Property
Joseph Pascua - Lawai Beach Resort
Allied Member of the Year
Kaiser Permanente
Individual Allied Member of the Year
Lester Kodama - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Chef/Restaurateur of the Year
Tylun Pang - The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
Hospitality Educator of the Year
Vice Principal Kenneth Acgaoili - Kaimuki High School
Leader in Sustainability
Prince Resorts Hawaii
Women in Lodging & Tourism: Woman of the Year
Hao Dang Tanacsos - HAOSkeeping, Inc.
Excellence in Community Service
Sheraton Kauai
Pūlamahia Award
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Ho'okamaha'o Award
Debbie Nakanelua-Richards - Hawaiian Airlines
2020 Na Po'e Pa'ahana Legacy Award
The Polynesian Cultural Center
2020 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year
Kirk Togashi – Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
2020 Manager of the Year
Claire Butler - Hilton Hawaiian Village
Bell & Valet: Large Property
Dayle Ho'opai - Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Bell & Valet: Medium Property
Peter Nonales - OHANA Waikiki Malia By Outrigger
Bell & Valet: Small Property
Ted Tuttle - Wyndham Vacation Resorts Royal Garden at Waikiki
Engineer & Maintenance: Large Property
Mundy Gillcoat - The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
Engineer & Maintenance: Medium Property
Lee Ridley - Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club
Engineer & Maintenance: Small Property
Kyle "Kalani" Tihada - Napili Kai Beach Resort
Food & Beverage: Large Property
Imelda "Amie" Tungpalan - Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel
Food & Beverage: Medium Property
Gemsley Balagso - The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas Resort
Front Office: Large Property
Giadee Kaiwi - The Westin Maui Resort & Spa
Front Office: Medium Property
Manuel Nicolas - OHANA Waikiki Malia by Outrigger
Front Office: Small Property
Charles Ursua - Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk
Housekeeper: Large Property
Flordeliza Leo - Hilton Hawaiian Village
Housekeeper: Medium Property
Erlinda Aranca - The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Housekeeper: Small Property
Laurie Manatay - Aston Islander on the Beach
Security Officer: Large Property
Eric Capllonch - Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
Security Officer: Medium Property
Andrew Materne - The Ritz Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
Security Officer: Small Property
Joseph Pascua - Lawai Beach Resort
Allied Member of the Year
Kaiser Permanente
Individual Allied Member of the Year
Lester Kodama - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Chef/Restaurateur of the Year
Tylun Pang - The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
Hospitality Educator of the Year
Vice Principal Kenneth Acgaoili - Kaimuki High School
Leader in Sustainability
Prince Resorts Hawaii
Women in Lodging & Tourism: Woman of the Year
Hao Dang Tanacsos - HAOSkeeping, Inc.
Excellence in Community Service
Sheraton Kauai
Pūlamahia Award
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Ho'okamaha'o Award
Debbie Nakanelua-Richards - Hawaiian Airlines
2020 Na Po'e Pa'ahana Legacy Award
The Polynesian Cultural Center
A big mahalo to our co--hosts Tannya Joaquin, left, and Brigette Namata, both of whom hail from KHON and did a wonderful job as emcees of the event.
Government Affairs
On January 14, HLTA will be hosting its first government affairs event of the year, a talk story session with state legislators. We will be meeting with legislators from both chambers, including Senate President Ron Kouchi, Senate Tourism Chair Glenn Wakai, Senate Transportation Chair Lorraine Inouye, and Senator Kurt Fevella. From the House of Representatives, we will be joined by Vice Speaker Mark Nakashima, Tourism Chair Richard Onishi, Representative Scot Matayoshi, Representative John Mizuno and Representative Val Okimoto .
While we have enjoyed several key legislative victories in recent memory (TVRs, CONAM, Real Property Tax Rate carve outs or bed & breakfast properties), we must not become complacent. There are a number of key issues that are looking over the entire tourism industry and we must do our best to make our case to our legislators. This meeting will be a key first step in connecting with them this year and learning more about their priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
While we have enjoyed several key legislative victories in recent memory (TVRs, CONAM, Real Property Tax Rate carve outs or bed & breakfast properties), we must not become complacent. There are a number of key issues that are looking over the entire tourism industry and we must do our best to make our case to our legislators. This meeting will be a key first step in connecting with them this year and learning more about their priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
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