Jay Leonard Appointed GM at Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio
WAIKIKI, Honolulu, HI, April 13, 2006. Veteran hotelier, Jay Leonard has been named General Manager of the Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio, a full-service property featuring distinctive Hawaiian hospitality, located in the heart of Waikiki. His appointment was effective April 3, 2006.
'We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Jay Leonard's caliber join our team,' said Clyde Guinn, Senior Vice President - Operations, Stanford Hotels Corporation. 'He is a respected hospitality industry leader with over 24 years of experience in all aspects of hotel operations. With Leonard, we have someone with proven ability to guide our growth, and, at the same time, extend our brand within the Hawaii tourism market. He is the leader to get the job done in collaboration with the outstanding team we have in place.'
Leonard is a recognized expert at managing brand service, standards and contribution management; market share performance, management team performance, asset maintenance and capital planning, and overall GOP/NOI performance results.
More recently, he orchestrated a multi-million dollar renovation and oversaw the conversion of the previously 752 room Radisson Orlando Hotel to the Doubletree Hotel at the entrance to Universal Orlando. The property sustained significant damage as a result of the impact of three consecutive hurricanes, and Leonard was responsible for directing all subsequent repairs.
In addition, Leonard has held senior leadership positions with the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas, Millennium Hilton, Fontainebleau Hilton Resort & Spa, and Doubletree Golf Resort (San Diego).
'I'm excited to be joining the Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio,' said Leonard. 'This is an outstanding opportunity, and I'm looking forward to collaborating with a team that shares an unwavering passion to create loyal, satisfied customers who will repeatedly return to our property because of the quality of our service and value offered.'
'Here at the Radisson we have a true ohana, people who are dedicated professionals noted for their commitment to providing 'genuine hospitality'. I'm looking forward to working with each of them, and to joining Hawaii's tourism community,' he said.
The Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio is owned and managed by the Stanford Hotels Corporation, an international company that specializes in the development and management of high quality, full service hotels. The corporation's portfolio currently includes 5 top global brands (including Marriott, Sheraton, Hilton, and Holiday Inn) and encompasses 15 properties with 4,300 guest rooms throughout the U.S.
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