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.

ForMembership – 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.

For more information: info@hawaiilodging.org
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, Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head
2023 Woman of the Year
The Women In Lodging & Tourism Board of Directors is pleased to announce 2023 Woman of the year, Carolyn Leina’ala Lopes, executive housekeeper at the Embassy Suites - Waikiki Beach Walk.
 
Carol’s experience, dedication, and heartfelt aloha are evidenced by how she leads her team and cares for her guests. Carol lives by the values of na mea ho`okipa (natural hospitality, grace, and generosity),  wahi (caring for the Place), Kīnāʻole (doing the right thing), and kuleana (right, privilege, responsibility). She is a positive role model to women, young leaders, and colleagues in her organization and the hospitality industry.
 
Mahalo to General Manager Simeon Miranda and the Embassy Suites – Waikiki Beach Walk team for nominating Carolyn for this award.
Contact
Hawai’i Lodging & Tourism Association
2270 Kalakaua Avenue, Suite 1702
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-923-0407

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2270 Kalākaua Ave, Suite 1702  |  Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: (808) 923-0407 | info@hawaiilodging.org