Wade Gesteuyala Appointed General Manager and Leslie Cho Director of Sales for Hampton Inn & Suites in Kapolei on the Island of O'ahu
HONOLULU, HI. August 22, 2016 - Aqua-Aston Hospitality and DeBartolo Development have announced Wade Gesteuyala as general manager and Leslie Cho as director of sales of Hawai'i's first Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton, which is currently under construction in the city of Kapolei on the island of O'ahu. The 175-room hotel is scheduled to open this fall and is owned by Ka Makana Ali'i Hotel LLC and managed by Aqua-Aston Hospitality. The hotel will be the only focused-service hotel offering budget friendly, quality accommodations with Hilton Honors program benefits, free hot breakfast and free Wi-Fi in West O'ahu.
Located within the new Ka Makana Ali'I shopping center, the hotel is one of the highlights of the 1.4 million-square-foot development that will include more than 150 exciting shopping, dining and entertainment offerings, and LEED-certified office space.
As general manager, Gesteuyala will lead all aspects of hotel operations, including guest services and satisfaction, hotel administration and overseeing marketing efforts. Previously, he served as the general manager of Hawai'i Prince Hotel Waikiki and has two decades of industry experience.
Cho, as director of sales, will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic sales plans for the hotel. Prior to this position, she was manager at Ala Moana Hotel and has accumulated more than 25 years of hospitality experience with various hotel brands.
"Wade and Leslie will be the cornerstones of this property. They play integral roles in the success of this hotel and will be instrumental in providing exceptional customer service to our guests," said Matt Bailey, president and chief operating officer, Aqua-Aston Hospitality.
Hampton by Hilton properties participate in Hilton's award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including exclusive member rates, free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key.
About Hampton by Hilton
An award-winning leader in the upper mid-priced hotel segment, Hampton by Hilton, including Hampton Inn by Hilton, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton, serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers with more than 2,145 properties totaling more than 215,000 rooms in 20 countries and territories. High quality accommodations and amenities, such as complimentary Wi-Fi, Hampton's On the House® hot breakfast, multi-unit Power Cubes and the brand's signature Clean and fresh Hampton bed®, contribute to Hampton by Hilton ranking as a leader in its segment. Hampton by Hilton Team Members deliver friendly, authentic, caring and thoughtful service defined as Hamptonality which is backed by the 100% Hampton® Guarantee. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels receive instant benefits, including an exclusive member rate that can't be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key (selected locations) available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app. For more information about Hampton by Hilton, visit www.hampton.com or news.hampton.com.
About DeBartolo Development, LLC
Built on a legacy of more than seven decades, the DeBartolo name is recognized as an icon in the real estate industry. Since our beginnings in 1944 when legendary entrepreneur Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr. pioneered the first shopping mall concept and developed some of the most well-known and nationally-recognized shopping landmarks, our legacy has been synonymous with success. Continuing the family tradition with the same entrepreneurial spirit, Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr., former owner of the five-time Super Bowl Champion San Francisco 49ers and his brother, Edward Kobel, have evolved DeBartolo Development into one of the largest private real estate investment and development companies in the country. Today, DeBartolo Development invests in real estate assets of all sizes and scopes, specializing in opportunistic acquisitions and market-driven, ground-up development of multifamily, hospitality, retail and mixed-use projects throughout the United States. DeBartolo Development combines experience, sound research and market foresight with institutional partnerships and strong lender and broker relationships to meet the unique challenges of today's real estate environment. For more information about DeBartolo Development, please visit our website at www.debartolodevelopment.com.
About Aqua-Aston Hospitality
From full-service resorts and stylish hotels to condominium resorts and comfortable budget properties in Hawai'i and the continental United States, Honolulu-based Aqua-Aston Hospitality manages nearly 50 properties across five distinct brands designed to suit any lifestyle, taste or budget - Aston Hotels & Resorts, Instinct Hotel Collection, Aqua Hotels & Resorts, Lite Hotels and Maui Condo and Home. For more information, visit Aqua-Aston.com or call the 24-hour call center at (855) 945-4092. Aqua-Aston Hospitality is an operating business of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG), a leading provider of professionally delivered vacation experiences.
About Ka Makana Ali'i
Construction for Ka Makana Ali'i - The Center for West Oahu - is underway in Kapolei with the first phase scheduled to open in 2016. Hawai'i's newest mall will feature more than 150 exciting shopping, dining and entertainment offerings, two hotels and LEED-certified office space. The 1.4 million-square-foot Macy's-anchored project is located within minutes of Hawai'i's fastest growing communities and will serve as a central gathering place for all of West Oahu. A partnership between DeBartolo Development and the State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Ka Makana Ali'i will financially support programs benefiting Native Hawaiian interests statewide for decades to come. For more information, please visit kamakanaalii.com.
Contact:
Wade Gesteuyala
General Manager
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Oahu/Kapolei
[email protected]
+1 808 341 6082
Theresa van Greunen
Director, Public Relations and Promotions
Aqua-Aston Hospitality
[email protected]
+1 808 202 5756
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