Michael Wilding Appointed GM DoubleTree by Hilton Alana Waikiki Hotel

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. June 19, 2012

June 19, 2012 - Michael Wilding has been named general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Alana Waikiki. The 317-room, full-service hotel recently underwent a $16 million transformation to its guest rooms, lobby and function space.

Wilding most recently served as resident manager at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. He first started at the flagship property in 2000 as director of front office operations, and was later promoted to executive assistant manager, before being promoted to resident manager in 2007. Wilding began his career with Hilton Hotels in 1989 at the Irvine Hilton & Towers as a food and beverage management trainee. In 1991, he moved to the Hilton Anaheim Hotel & Towers where he was promoted to front office manager of the 1,576-room property. Since then, he has served at two other Hiltons in California, including the Hilton Los Angeles as assistant director of front office operations, and the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, where he was director of front office operations. Throughout his career, Michael has been recognized for his leadership, winning the Hilton Leadership Award twice.

A native of Austria, Michael graduated from the Business College in Feldkirchen and also has a degree in Tourism from the College of Tourism and Hotel Management in Vienna. He and his wife Una are the parents of two sons.

Located at 1956 Ala Moana Blvd., Doubletree by Hilton Alana Waikiki Hotel is a newly renovated chic boutique hotel in Honolulu situated at the entrance to world famous Waikiki. Four miles from downtown Honolulu, the business center of Oahu, and a mere five minute stroll to the sands of Waikiki Beach or the world-class Hawaii Convention Center; this Waikiki hotel is the perfect balance between business and leisure. Doubletree by Hilton Alana Waikiki Hotel is a pet friendly hotel.