Halekulani Appoints Marce Olson as Sales Manager-Western Regional Division
HONOLULU - September 4, 2013 - Halekulani Corporation, which owns and manages Waikiki hotels, Halekulani and Waikiki Parc Hotel, announces the appointment of Marce Olson as Sales Manager-Western Regional Sales Division. Effective immediately, Ms. Olson will lead Halekulani Corporation's Domestic US Sales Team in California, where she will oversee all wholesale, retail agencies, and corporate accounts.
"We are excited to have Ms. Olson join the Western Regional Sales Division of Halekulani Corporation," said Peter Shaindlin, Chief Executive Officer of Halekulani Corporation. "Ms. Olson's skills, energy, and talent for developing strategic partnerships with internal and external customers will contribute greatly to the continued success of our Domestic US Sales Team."
"Halekulani has always had a special place in my heart. With deep family roots in Honolulu, I am delighted my long career in the hotel industry has brought me back to a place that has significance for me personally," said Ms. Olson. "Along with joining a superb sales team, I look forward to building new relationships and making an impact for Halekulani and Waikiki Parc."
Ms. Olson joins Halekulani with an extensive career in the travel industry, where she has worked in sales for almost 25 years. Most recently, as the Director of Sales at Shutters on The Beach & Hotel Casa del Mar, Ms. Olson was instrumental in the increase of overall revenues for the property. Previously, Ms. Olson served as Sales Manager at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel, where she was a two-time recipient of Four Seasons' "President's Club" and "Achiever's Club" awards. Focusing on Group and Individual Travel Markets, Ms. Olson has also held Sales Manager positions at Le Parker Meridien, New York; Essex House, New York; and Embassy Suites Hotels, Chicago. She is a graduate of De Pauw University, Greencastle, IN.
About Halekulani Corporation
Halekulani Corporation owns and operates globally-acclaimed luxury resort Halekulani and Waikiki Parc Hotel in Hawaii. Halekulani represents a luxury hospitality legacy of unique and iconic proportions. Since its inception in 1984, Halekulani has received more than 500 accolades, awards and honoraria, and is consistently ranked among the world's finest hotels. 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. For further information, please visit www.halekulanicorporation
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