Women In Lodging & Tourism

Mission
Women in Lodging & Tourism – Hawaii Chapter, the state partner of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) Women in Lodging (WIL) program, is committed to the professional development of women in the hospitality industry, promoting long-term careers in hospitality, and enhancing professionalism and success for women. The organization accomplishes its mission through educational programming, structured mentoring and networking opportunities.

Membership – Join Us
Chapter membership is open to anyone employed by an HLTA member in good standing.

Individuals register through HLTA, the partner state association of AH&LA.

Membership is free and open to all women employed by HLTA members. Men who want to support the Hawaii Chapter of Women in Lodging & Tourism may also become members at no cost.

Download the Application Form: PDF Document

Volunteer
Hawaii Women in Lodging & Tourism strives to help members grow personally and professionally.

Volunteering your time and skills to our efforts is a fantastic way to boost your own development while broadening opportunities for others and working for the betterment of our industry and our community.

For more information, please review and complete our volunteer form (download in Word or Acrobat PDF format).

Meet the Hawaii Chapter of Women in Lodging & Tourism

Officers

Kyoko Kimura
Chairperson
Aqua-Aston Hospitality

Lodging Member Vice Chairperson
Susie Fujikawa, Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk

Allied Member Vice Chairperson
Dricka Thobois, Ameresco

Advisory Council

Advisory Council Member Kauai Representative
Samira Siale, HLTA Kaua‘i Chapter

Advisory Council Member Maui Representative
Lisa Paulson, Maui Hotel & Lodging Association

Advisory Council Member Oahu Representative
Mary Loy, Outrigger Hospitality Group

Advisory Council Members
Kahealani Colon, Hilton Grand Vacations
Karen Wataru Nakaoka, Hawai‘i Visitors & Convention Bureau
Ingrid Lin, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Rachel Lii, First Onsite

Past Chairpersons

Angela Nolan, Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Julie Arigo, Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani

Contact
Hawai’i Lodging & Tourism Association
2270 Kalakaua Avenue, Suite 1702
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-923-0407