Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa Welcomes Jon Conching as New Director of Sales, Marketing and Events
HONOLULU, HI. April 7, 2016 - Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa announces the appointment of Jon Conching as the new Director of Sales, Marketing and Events for the resort. A seasoned veteran with 40 years of hospitality experience, Conching brings to the resort a deep knowledge of the travel industry and the Hawaiian Islands, as well as numerous achievements in sales and marketing for leisure, corporate, group and global travel markets. Prior to his appointment at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, Conching served as Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Hawaii region at Hilton Worldwide.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jon Conching to our Hyatt `ohana,” says David Nadelman, Area Vice President and General Manager. “Jon's experience representing the Hawaiian Islands and his knowledge of the group and transient markets in which we operate are the perfect combination to take us to a whole new level. Celebrating our 40th anniversary as we are this year, Jon's addition will set the stage for this property's continued success for another 40 years.”
“I am honored to join the talented team at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa,” adds Conching. “I look forward to working with the sales and marketing departments as we promote Hyatt Regency and Waikiki as destinations that offer incredible Hawaiian experiences to our guests from across the globe.”
Conching began his hotel sales career at the Sheraton Waikiki as Area Sales Manager in 1983, before joining Hilton Hawaiian Village in 1987 as Convention Sales Manager. Following a series of promotions at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Conching was appointed Area Director of Sales at Hilton Resorts Hawaii. It was there he climbed the ranks to Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Hawaii region and Select Resorts at Hilton Worldwide, where he oversaw sales and marketing for the former Turtle Bay Hilton, Kona Hilton, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Grand Wailea, the Doubletree by Hilton Alana Waikiki properties in Hawaii, and also, the Hilton owned and managed resorts in San Diego, Phoenix and Palm Springs.
About Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa
Balanced between the idyllic beauty of the legendary Waikiki Beach and the dynamic city center, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa is a vibrant destination combining relaxation and adventure with true Hawaiian hospitality. Each of the 1,230 guestrooms, including 19 suites, offers Hawaiian elegance and private lanai with panoramic beach, mountain, and city views. With an unrivaled location just steps from world-famous waves, the resort affords effortless exploration of the island's attractions, from Diamond Head Crater, Honolulu Zoo, and Waikiki Aquarium, to world-class shopping, sophisticated dining and expert surfing lessons. Offering endless amenities including luxurious treatments at the 10,000 square foot Na Ho'ola Spa, StayFit Fitness Center, swimming pool overlooking Waikiki Beach, one of Waikiki's biggest breakfast buffets at SHOR, Hawaii Regional Cuisine at Japengo, tropical cocktails at SWIM, and more than 60 boutiques on site. Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach promises Hawaiian-style excitement paired with the warmth of authentic Aloha spirit. For more information regarding Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, please contact the resort by phone at (808) 923-1234, or visit the resort website at: waikiki.hyatt.com.
About Hyatt Regency
Hyatt Regency offers a full range of services and facilities tailored to serve the needs of meeting planners, business travelers and leisure guests. Properties range in size from 180 to over 2,000 rooms and are conveniently located in urban, suburban, airport, convention and resort destinations around the world. Hyatt Regency convention hotels feature spacious meeting and conference facilities designed to provide a productive environment allowing guests to convene and connect. Hyatt Regency hotels in resort locations cater to couples seeking a getaway, families enjoying a vacation together and corporate groups seeking a functional and relaxed atmosphere in which to conduct business and meetings.
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