Halekulani Appoints Chi Hoon Bang DoS Asia

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. September 21, 2010

September 20, 2010 - Halekulani Corporation, which owns and manages Halekulani and Waikiki Parc Hotel in Oahu, Hawaii, announces the appointment of Chi Hoon Bang as Director of Sales Asia, effective September 17, 2010. He will be responsible for both Halekulani and Waikiki Parc Hotel's Asia sales division and strategic sales initiatives.

“Mr. Bang's firsthand knowledge and experience in Asia sales and marketing, strategic planning, and hotel operations will contribute to the continued strength and growth of Halekulani and Waikiki Parc Hotel in the Asia market,” said Peter Shaindlin, Chief Operating Officer of Halekulani Corporation. “In addition, Mr. Bang's global perspective coupled with his understanding of luxury service standards will serve to enhance our hotels' unparalleled experiences to international travelers.”

Prior to his appointment, Mr. Bang garnered much experience and a keen understanding of the Hawaii market, having been based in Hawaii serving as Regional Director of Marketing and Planning, Asia for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii; Director of Asia Sales for Westin Maui Resort, Princeville Resort and Sheraton Keauhou Resort; Asia Sales Manager for Sheraton Waikiki; and Hotel Assistant Manager for The Royal Hawaiian. His global experience has included his position as Vice-President of Acquisition and Hospitality Business of Asia Pacific Land, a real estate investment and management company based in Tokyo.

Mr. Bang holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Hotel & Restaurant Management & Tourism from the University of Denver, Colorado. He is fluent in English, Korean and Japanese. Media Note: Official Headshot of Chi Hoon Bang is available. Please contact Diane Ako, Director of Public Relations at [email protected] or at (808) 535-0623.

About Halekulani Corporation
Halekulani Corporation owns and operates globally-acclaimed luxury hotel Halekulani and Waikiki Parc in Hawaii. Halekulani represents a luxury hospitality legacy of unique and iconic proportions. Halekulani, also known as the “House Befitting Heaven”, was named by Hawaiian fishermen over a century ago. More than a brand, Halekulani embodies a profound lifestyle experience of immeasurable hospitality, fusing the indigenous cultural qualities of Hawaii with innovative personalized service. Consistently ranked as one of the world's finest hotels, Halekulani, on the Beach at Waikiki, has been hosting discerning travelers to Waikiki since 1917. Setting new industry luxury standards with its re-opening in 1983, Halekulani's reputation and legacy for gracious hospitality, impeccable service and magnificent cuisine continues today, unparalleled on Oahu and renowned throughout the world. Waikiki Parc Hotel, conveniently situated in close proximity to Halekulani, was developed by Halekulani Corporation in 1987 following the successful reopening of Halekulani. The hotel offers affordable luxury in a chic and contemporary setting, and provides new guest experiences and gracious service, both hospitality hallmarks of the Halekulani brand. Waikiki Parc Hotel has also garnered international acclaim for its recent redesign and the opening of Nobu Matsuhisa's flagship Hawaii restaurant, Nobu Waikiki, which is conveniently located in the lobby of the Parc. Halekulani Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui Fudosan America, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.