HONOLULU, HI (July 20, 2016) – Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa announces the appointment of Rodahl Leong-Lyons as the new Director of Operations for the resort. A seasoned Hyatt veteran with 25 years of experience, Leong-Lyons began her hospitality career at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa in 1991 before advancing to hold numerous high-profile positions within Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Leong-Lyons brings a unique, global understanding of resort operations and strong leadership qualities. She most recently served as the Vice President of Sales Operations – Asia Pacific at Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
“Rodahl brings incredible insight and talent with her as she returns to Waikiki,” says David Nadelman, Area Vice President and General Manager. “She is closely acquainted with our major markets in Asia Pacific and the United States and understands the importance of our property as a Hyatt Regency to connect our guests with meaningful experiences. This connection often begins and ends in the operations department and Rodahl is the perfect person to successfully determine our needs and take our team to the next level. It is an honor to have her back with our Hyatt 'ohana.”
“After a ten year absence, I am thrilled to be returning to the Islands and to Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa,” adds Leong-Lyons. “As the place I began my career with Hyatt 25 years ago, the resort has always held a special place in my heart, and I look forward to working with the talented and passionate team we have here to successfully lead resort operations.”
Leong-Lyons began her Hyatt career as Front Desk Agent and Supervisor at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa in 1991, where she climbed the ranks and was eventually promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing. Following her departure from the resort in 2006, Leong-Lyons worked with Hyatt properties around the world, including Grand Hyatt Las Vegas and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in Chicago, as well as at Hyatt Hotels in America where she served as Vice President Sales – America and Hyatt Hotels in Hong Kong where she served as the Vice President of Sales Operations – Asia Pacific. Leong-Lyons returns to Waikiki with her husband Michael, another alumnus of Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach, and two daughters.
