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KWC Management Closes Acquisition of Montage Kapalua Bay
KWC Management | November 20, 2023
Memphis, Tenn. (November 20, 2023) KWC Management, LLC, the hospitality investment management company of Kemmons Wilson Companies, today announced its acquisition of the storied Montage Kapalua Bay, following an engagement that began in the early spring. Montage Kapalua Bay has consistently been ranked among the top resorts on Maui and throughout the state of Hawaii. “Since first visiting Hawaii in the early 1980s, we have held a profound respect for the islands, their culture and people, and we have grown only more intrigued through the process of making Montage Kapalua Bay part of our portfolio,” said Webb Wilson, CEO of KWC Manage...
Montage Kapalua Bay Appoints Robert Friedl as General Manager
Montage Kapalua Bay | August 9, 2023
KAPALUA BAY, Hawaii (August 9, 2023) – Montage Hotels & Resorts today announces the appointment of Robert Friedl as general manager of Montage Kapalua Bay. With three decades of leadership experience in the hospitality industry, including a dozen years in Hawaii with a turn as resort manager during Montage Kapalua Bay’s reflagging and remodeling from The Residences at Kapalua Bay, Friedl is responsible for all the daily operations of the luxury beachfront resort. “I am pleased to welcome Robert Friedl back to Montage Kapalua Bay,” said Jason Herthel, president and chief operating officer of Montage International. “With many ...
Jessica Candy Appointed Director of Spa at Montage Kapalua Bay
Montage Kapalua Bay | April 5, 2022
MAUI, HI – April 5, 2022 – Montage Kapalua Bay has appointed Jessica Candy as director of spa of the 24-acre cliffside resort. A passionate professional with nearly two decades of experience at a plethora of wellness facilities throughout the U.S. and Hawaii, Candy will lead all day-to-day operations at Spa Montage, including program development, recruitment, and training. “We are delighted to have Jessica overseeing Spa Montage Kapalua Bay, and we look forward to her putting her skills to work leading the team in the creation of rewarding spa and wellness experiences for our guests and residents,” said Matt Bailey, general...
Matt Bailey Appointed General Manager of Montage Kapalua Bay
Montage Kapalua Bay | July 20, 2020
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIF. (July 20, 2020) – Montage Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Matt Bailey as general manager of Montage Kapalua Bay. With over four decades of hotel industry experience –more than 20 years of which is in Hawaii alone – Bailey is responsible for all Kapalua Bay beachfront resort’s daily operations. “I am delighted to welcome Matt Bailey back to the island of Maui,” said Jason Herthel, president and chief operating officer of Montage International. “Matt brings an impressive track record of industry experience and local connection to the role, and we are fortunate to have him on the Mon...
Montage Kapalua Bay Appoints Eric Faivre as Executive Chef
Montage Kapalua Bay | December 5, 2019
KAPALUA BAY, Hawaii (December 5, 2019) – Montage Kapalua Bay has announced the appointment of Eric Faivre as executive chef. With over thirty years of culinary experience at luxury resorts throughout Hawaii, Asia, and Europe, Faivre will be responsible for leading the resort’s culinary operations. He will work closely with local farmers and vendors to source fresh and seasonal products, create new menus for the resort’s dining venues, including Cane & Canoe, The Hideaway, and Cliff House, and manage the culinary team. “I am delighted to welcome Eric Faivre to Montage Kapalua Bay as our executive chef,” said Richard Holtzman, ...
Roger Bright Appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at Montage Kapalua Bay
Montage Kapalua Bay | June 19, 2018
KAPALUA BAY, Hawaii (June 19, 2018) - Montage Kapalua Bay has announced the appointment of Roger Bright as director of sales and marketing. A Hawaii-born, hospitality veteran, Bright will oversee the resort's sales and marketing team with responsibilities including prospecting new domestic and international business, building and maintaining relationships with travel professionals across the industry, and keeping Montage Kapalua Bay top-of-mind in the industry and amongst consumers. "On behalf of the 'ohana at Montage Kapalua Bay, I am delighted to welcome Roger to our luxury, oceanfront resort," said Richard Holtzman,...
Christopher Damskey Appointed as Executive Chef of Montage Kapalua Bay
Montage Kapalua Bay | October 27, 2017
KAPALUA BAY, Hawaii (October 27, 2017) - Montage Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Christopher Damskey as executive chef of Montage Kapalua Bay. A respected chef with more than two decades of experience in both luxury hotels and stand-alone restaurants, Damskey will oversee all culinary operations including menu creation and kitchen operations for Montage Kapalua Bay's five dining outlets. "We are excited to have Christopher Damskey join Montage Kapalua Bay as executive chef," said Richard Holtzman, vice president and managing director, Montage Kapalua Bay. "Christopher's expertise, familiariza...
Anthony Freda Appointed Resort Manager at Hawaii’s Montage Kapalua Bay
Montage Kapalua Bay | July 25, 2016
July 25, 2016 (KAPALUA BAY, HAWAII) - Richard A. Holtzman, vice president, managing director at Montage Kapalua Bay, has announced the appointment of Anthony Freda as resort manager; bringing with him nearly 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. With a track record for success, Freda is known as a well-respected hospitality executive throughout the market in Hawaii. Prior to joining Montage Kapalua Bay, he served as director of rooms at The Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu where he oversaw day-to-day operations of the luxury resort, including supervising guest services, reservations, activities and the VIP program. Previously, he...
