HĀNA, HI (September 25, 2020) – Hāna-Maui Resort, A Destination Hotel, proudly announces the appointment of Jon Benson as general manager of the hotel, which recently joined the Hyatt portfolio. In this new role, Benson is responsible for management, operations and marketing of the resort, suites, bungalows and family residences, as well as assisting with the rebrand of the resort.
Benson is a hospitality industry veteran with more than 34 years of experience. He began his tenure with Hyatt in Southern California and has held various roles throughout his career. Most recently, Benson served as Area General Manager at Hyatt Regency Long Beach.
“It is a privilege for the iconic Hāna-Maui Resort to be affiliated with Hyatt under the Destination Hotels brand, and we look forward to the future with Jon Benson leading hotel operations,” said Michael Jokovich, area vice president of Hyatt. “His leadership style of empathy, respect and collaboration will blend beautifully as we reintroduce the resort to the community.”
Hāna-Maui Resort offers an experiential Hawaiian retreat located on the eastern tip of Maui in the legendary town of Hāna, which is known for its raw beauty and wild rainforests, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Hāna Maui Resort plays an integral role in supporting the community as the largest employer in Hāna, allowing locals to share all the destination’s special attributes with guests from all over the world.
Following a suspension of operations due to COVID-19, Hāna-Maui Resort anticipates a re-opening on October 15, 2020, in accordance with the state of Hawai’i’s guidelines and will remain open through a planned two-year phased renovation.
For further information visit www.hyatt.com/hana-maui-resort or call 808-359-2401.
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