Mufi's Message - July 30

Pictorial Membership Directory

Aloha,

We are in the process of preparing our Pictorial Membership Directory for the printers. After working closely with our partners at Trade Media Hui, we are pleased to be able to extend this special advertising opportunity to HLTA members. 

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The HLTA pictorial membership directory, which lists contact information for every business and organization on our roster, is among the most significant member benefits at HLTA. Purchasing ad space in our latest edition will ensure that your advertisement is seen by hundreds of business owners and operators.

The above rates are available on a first-come, first-first serve basis. If you are interested in this marketing opportunity, please contact any of the below Trade Media Hui representatives:

• Barry Redmayne - 738-4950 - barry@trademediahui.com
• Jennifer Dorman - 738-8497 - jennifer@trademediahui.com
• David Kanyuck - 738-4939 - davidk@trademediahui.com

We are also currently working on making sure that all of our members' information and headshots are accurate and up-to-date. Many of you have already received a call from our office in this regard but, if you haven't, please use this Google Form to update your information. 

We understand that the pandemic has led to staffing changes and moves for many of our members, so we want to make sure that we give you multiple avenues to update your information before we go to print.

For technical specifications and other information, click the image above. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact HLTA Director of Membership & Special Projects Ashley Yonamine at ayonamine@hawaiilodging.org. 
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Career Expo

​The Hawai'i Career Expo is fast approaching!

On Wednesday, August 4th at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, businesses of all types and sizes will hosting booths in search of hundreds of new employees. We are proud to be able to partner with the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and Star Events for this event, where we will have a hospitality geared section in the Exhibition Hall.  Look for the HLTA banner where many of our members will have their displays.

I would like to extend a shout out to the HLTA members who will be participating in the expo:

• ALSCO
• Avis Budget Group
• Blue Hawaiian Helicopters & Activities
• City Mill
• Domino's Hawaii
• Duke's Waikiki
• Enterprise Holdings
• Hawaii Gas
• HiEmployment
• Highgate Hotels
• Hilton Grand Vacations

• Hula Grill Waikiki
• Marriott Vacations Worldwide
• Prince Waikiki
• Roberts Hawaii
• Roy's Restaurant
• Securitas
• Spectrum
• Staffing Solutions of Hawai'i & Kahu Malama Nurses
• Star Protection Agency
• Territorial Savings Bank
• Wyndam Destinations

A special mahalo to our HLTA Chairperson Cheryl Williams who has prioritized the need to address the various staffing and labor shortages currently being felt around state, and to the Star-Advertiser for making this special emphasis on the hospitality industry at their expo possible.     
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Summer Soiree 

Mahalo to everyone who joined us at our first in-person HLTA event last night!  It was wonderful to see both new and familiar faces alike, and live - rather than virtually.  The Summer Soiree event was a wonderful success and we ended up raising thousands of dollars in support of Oahu's Charity Walk.  

Delicious food, drinks, music, and fellowship made for an amazing evening for a great cause.  Not only did our members get to take a tour of the recently re-opened Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani, they also enjoyed live musical performances by Rachel Saul and Ethan Capone.  Special thanks to Halepuna's General Manager Julie Arigo and O'ahu Chapter Chair Simeon Miranda for organizing, and to our Beverage sponsors Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits of Hawai'i and Johnson Brothers for helping make the evening one to remember.

Mahalo, 
​Mufi