Kona Village
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort Appoints Hillary Francis as Director of Sales and Marketing
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort | February 8, 2024
Hillary joins the iconic Hawaiian resort’s ‘ohana of world-class associates Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort is delighted to share the appointment of Hillary Francis to the key position of Director of Sales and Marketing. In her new role, Hillary will play a pivotal part in enhancing the property's commercial success by leading and implementing innovative sales and marketing strategies across the resort's expansive offerings. Opened on July 1, 2023, Kona Village spans 81 acres of breathtaking geological landscape and is the latest iteration of the iconic island retreat. Rooted in the rich history of the land, local culture, and natural su...
Daniel Scott Appointed to Oversee Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort as Regional Vice President and Managing Director
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort | January 30, 2024
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Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort Opens in Hawai‘i Following Reconstruction
Kennedy Wilson | July 11, 2023
Along Hawai‘i's Kona Coast awaits a captivating destination sought after by voyagers for centuries. Officially open to guests as of July 1, Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort is privileged to call this sacred land of Kaʻūpūlehu home. An inspired reimagination of the original Kona Village Resort, which first opened in the 1960s and subsequently shuttered in 2011, a familiar silhouette has returned to the island’s horizon. Kennedy Wilson, the innovative global real estate investment company renowned for its commitment to responsible and sustainable development in Hawaiʻi, took a light-on-the-land approach to reconstructing the resort an...
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort Appoints Food & Beverage Leadership
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort | February 9, 2023
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort is pleased to announce key appointments to their Food & Beverage team – Executive Chef Victor Palma and Director of Food & Beverage Dan Daughtry. Opening in summer 2023, Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort marks the Rosewood brand’s first flag in Hawai’i, and the property is set to honor and celebrate the island’s rich culture and native ingredients through its dynamic food and beverage programming. Both Chef Victor and Dan will bring their expertise to launch the resort’s five distinct outlets, offering guests a range of culinary experiences from Hawaiian comfort food to fine dining. Executive C...
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, Appoints Sandra Estornell as Managing Director
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | March 15, 2022
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the appointment of Sandra Estornell as managing director of Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, the iconic retreat on the Big Island’s Kona Coast of Hawai‘i, set to once again open its doors in 2023. Sandra brings extensive experience in the luxury hospitality space to her new role, which will be key for positioning Rosewood’s first property in the coveted destination as the brand continues to expand its footprint in the United States. Sandra joins the Rosewood family after more than 20 years at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, starting her career at the Laguna Niguel property’s f...
