Hilton Waikoloa Village Announces Jim Ballard as Director of National Accounts

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. June 10, 2015

WAIKOLOA, HI. - June 10, 2015. Hilton Waikoloa Village, a Pacific playground located on Hawaii Island, proudly announces the addition of Jim Ballard as director of national accounts -- South. Ballard will be based in Dallas, Texas, working closely with the sales and marketing team to drive group-specific business to the resort while concentrating on corporate, incentive and association markets. Ballard will concentrate on Southeast accounts stemming from Texas through Florida and South Carolina.

“Jim's diverse background in hotel and sales management is an asset to our team,” said Rick Nagaoka, director of sales, Hilton Waikoloa Village. “His extensive network and industry knowledge will be an integral part of our marketing strategy.

With more than 17 years of successful sales experience, Ballard's industry involvement includes time spent as national in-market sales manager at Caesar's Entertainment Corporation in Las Vegas. Additionally, Ballard served as account director at Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Dallas where he earned the accolade of 2011 North American Incentive Winner.

Ballard began his career in hospitality with Hilton Hotels Corporation after receiving specialized training at Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management from the University of Houston.

The award-winning Hilton Waikoloa Village is an alluring destination unto itself. The resort offers island hospitality with 1,240 beautifully appointed guest rooms and beautiful vistas of Waiulua Bay. Amenities include three fresh-water swimming pools; an ocean-fed snorkeling lagoon; waterfalls and waterways; locally inspired treatments at the Kohala Spa; the Dolphin Quest educational center; nine dining outlets; a Museum Walkway; the Club Keiki children's program; Legends of Hawaii Luau; an 18-hole seaside putting course and an expansive tennis complex. Hilton Waikoloa Village and Waikoloa Beach Resort are gateways to cultural immersion, engaging travelers in the area's rich history through such interactive entertainment as hula and ukulele lessons and historic Petroglyph tours. Adventures within Waikoloa Beach Resort range from two championship golf courses to world-class shopping and activities at Queens' Marketplace and Kings' Shops.

For more information about Hilton Waikoloa Village, visit www.waikoloavillage.hilton.com or call +1 808 886 1234. To download images visit http://news.hilton.com/waikoloavillage.

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Founded in 1919 as the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, Hilton Hotels & Resorts continues to build upon its legacy of innovation by developing products and services to meet the needs of savvy global travelers at more than 550 hotels across six continents. Hilton is the stylish, forward-thinking global leader in hospitality with Team Members shaping experiences in which every guest feels cared for, valued and respected. Access the latest news at news.hilton.com and begin your journey at www.hilton.com or www.hilton.com/offers for the latest hotel specials. Hilton Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide's 12 brands.

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