HĀNA, HI (July 8, 2024) – Hāna-Maui Resort, A Destination by Hyatt, announces the appointment of Ryan Parker as general manager. In this new role, Parker oversees the day-to-day functions of the resort, including supervising in-house staff, managing monthly and yearly budgets, implementing marketing strategies and beyond.
“As an innately caring leader with an uncompromised focus on high-quality standards, Ryan is the perfect fit to lead day-to-day functions for our dynamic resort and nurture our connection to the eastern side of Maui and the tightknit town of Hāna,” said Mark Jennings, Senior Vice President of Lifestyle Operations at Hyatt. “Ryan is excited to be rooted in the local community and will be a strong asset to promote Hāna-Maui Resort as the island continues to rebuild and spotlight tourism as its main driver.”
Parker was most recently the general manager at The Shay, another Destination by Hyatt in Culver City, California. During his five years in the position, he oversaw the hotel’s opening and growth in the competitive Los Angeles market, developing strategies for marketing and sales efforts and operating budgets throughout the pandemic. Prior to Hyatt, Parker spent the majority of his 18-year career at Kimpton Hotels in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Chicago, Illinois, before moving to California in 2014. Parker earned his Bachelor of Arts at the University of New Hampshire and his Certified Rooms Division Executive (CRDE) accreditation at the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.
“It is always a main focus of mine as general manager to drive year-over-year improvements for not only the hotel or resort I’m helping to lead but also for the incredible locale as a whole,” said Parker. “I’m looking forward to being a part of an exemplary team at Hāna-Maui Resort and a supportive island family that is all focused on bringing awareness to the distinctive and unique community of Hana and creating unforgettable and lasting experiences and memories.”
Hāna-Maui Resort offers an experiential Hawaiian retreat located in the legendary town of Hāna, nestled along the famed “road to Hāna”—a 64-mile stretch of picturesque road that winds along Maui’s northern coast. Known for its raw beauty overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Hāna-Maui Resort features 74 thoughtfully positioned guest rooms, suites, bungalows and family residences, and an extensive amenity suite, including the beloved Hāna Ranch Restaurant, an ocean-view spa and a variety of immersive cultural experiences. The resort is known for its private Cessna plane, which transports guests from Kahului Airport in just 14 minutes, and its on-site Jeep Rentals, available to all guests to explore the undiscovered side of Maui.
For more information about Hāna-Maui Resort or to make a reservation, please visit www.hanamauiresort.com.
The term “Hyatt” is used in the release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.
