Kokua Hospitality Appoints Troy Karnoff as New Director of Sales & Marketing at Courtyard Marriott Long Beach Airport

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USA, San Francisco, California. April 10, 2018

Kokua Hospitality, LLC, an independent hotel management company based in San Francisco, is pleased to announce Troy Karnoff as the director of sales and marketing of Courtyard Marriott Long Beach Airport. In his role, Karnoff is responsible for leading a team of three, negotiating and contracting national and local corporate accounts, and developing the property's strategic sales and marketing plans.  

Karnoff brings over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the Courtyard Marriott Long Beach Airport and Kokua Hospitality team. Coming full circle, Karnoff's first job in the industry was with Marriott, initially working various operational roles at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa and working his way up to director of group sales. After 16 years with the company, he transitioned into the Conventions and Visitors Bureau sector at Discover Los Angeles, Team San Jose, and the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau. Prior to making the move back to California and joining the Kokua team in his current role, Karnoff served as manager of new business development for Arena Americas in Chicago.   

“Troy is joining the hotel's team at an exciting time,” says Kirk Pederson, president of Kokua Hospitality. “Last year was the hotel's best year to date, achieving 4.3% growth in RevPar, an increase of 9.9% in NOI, and the “Overall Satisfaction” ratings from guests rose 5.3% above the brand benchmark. We're confident Troy will continue this momentum and we look forward to working together with him and his team to hit new targets this year.”

A Bellflower, California native and current Long Beach resident, Karnoff spent 18 years working with the Special Olympics and is involved with multiple community organizations, including the LGBTQI Center of Long Beach and Art Theatre of Long Beach. His passion for volunteering compliments the Courtyard Long Beach Airport and Kokua Hospitality's culture and adds to the hotel's already existing presence as active volunteers at the Long Beach Rescue Mission, WomenShelter of Long Beach, and Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

To learn more about the Courtyard Marriott Long Beach Airport or to make reservations, please visit CourtyardLB.com. More information on Kokua Hospitality and its portfolio of hotels can be found at www.kokuahospitality.com.

About Courtyard Marriott Long Beach Airport

With over 900 hotels in 37 countries, Courtyard by Marriott gives worldwide convenience and travel experiences that fit the needs of their customers. Conveniently located across from Long Beach Airport in the oceanfront Southern California city, Courtyard Marriott Long Beach Airport hotel sits merely 10 miles from downtown Long Beach and its top attractions. The 159-room property features vibrant and modern design, high-tech amenities, an outdoor pool and terrace, and attentive 24-hour service, making it ideal for business travelers and groups. Dining options include The Bistro, serving fresh California cuisine and cocktails, and a grab-and-go marketplace with snacks, beverages, and sundries available around the clock. For more information on the hotel, please visit CourtyardLB.com.

About Kokua Hospitality, LLC

Kokua Hospitality, LLC is an independent hotel management company founded with the drive to become the operator of choice for strategic institutional and select private lodging investors. Created by veteran lodging investment and management experts to appeal to an investor's sensibility, Kokua Hospitality blends best-in-class operating practices with an owner's DNA, while serving as an extension of their ownership teams.  The San Francisco-based company manages a diverse portfolio of hotels and resorts nationwide, including a constantly growing collection on the West Coast and in Hawaii.  Kokua Hospitality and their partners received such honors as Hyatt Hotels & Resorts' Full Service Adaptive Reuse Project of the Year 2017 and NAIOP Hawaii's Renovation Project Award of Excellence 2017 for the development of Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach; both testaments to Kokua's expertise in successful asset repositionings and conversions. For more information on Kokua Hospitality, please visit www.kokuahospitality.com and follow along on Twitter and Facebook.