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The Kahala Hotel & Resort Names Brian Lynx as New Director of Sales & Marketing
Kahala Hotel & Resort | July 21, 2023
HONOLULU, July 21, 2023— The Kahala Hotel & Resort is pleased to announce Brian Lynx has joined its leadership team, responsible for all sales, marketing, and catering of the iconic 338-room luxury hotel. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industries, Lynx brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to The Kahala Hotel & Resort. He held senior sales and marketing positions at several luxury hotels in Hawai‘i and French Polynesia, including the Grand Wailea, Westin Maui, Westin Moana Surfrider, Kea Lani Maui, St. Regis Bora Bora, and the Mauna Kea Beach Resort. He also served as vice president of meeti...
The Kahala Hotel and Resort Opens in Yokohama, Japan Featuring 146 Guestrooms
The Kahala Hotel & Resort | September 23, 2020
HONOLULU — The Kahala Hotel & Resort announced the official opening of The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. This is the first “Kahala” branded hotel outside of Hawaii, ushering a new era of Kahala aloha and hospitality in Japan. Furthering The Kahala’s reputation for luxury accommodations, the 146-room hotel welcomes guests with a range of amenities and relaxing spaces including an indoor bath spa, grand ballroom for conferences and banquets, five-room salon, 20-meter heated pool and training gym, a spacious lounge, and Italian and Japanese dining. The Yokohama property also weaves in element...
The Kahala Hotel & Resort Appoints Jonathan Mizukami as Executive Chef
The Kahala Hotel & Resort | January 23, 2020
HONOLULU — The Kahala Hotel & Resort is pleased to welcome Jonathan Mizukami as the new executive chef, responsible for overseeing the overall culinary direction of the resort’s signature Hoku’s Restaurant, Plumeria Beach House, The Veranda, Seaside Grill and catering operations. Mizukami brings over 20 years of experience working in renowned restaurants across the U.S. and internationally, including a 10-year stint as sous chef at Thomas Keller’s highly acclaimed Napa Valley restaurant, The French Laundry. He gained experience training at Spain’s 3-star Michelin restaurant, El Bulli; at Alinea in Chicago; Per Se in New Yor...
The Kahala Hotel & Resort Appoints Joe Ibarra as General Manager
The Kahala Hotel & Resort | September 20, 2019
HONOLULU — The Kahala Hotel & Resort has promoted Joe Ibarra to general manager of the 338-room luxury resort on Oahu’s Kahala coast. In his new role, Ibarra will oversee the strategic direction, operations and financial performance of the iconic hotel. Ibarra, who was most recently resort manager for The Kahala, joined the resort in 2014 as the director of front office and later served as director of rooms. Ibarra brings more than 15 years of hospitality experience to his role, serving in a number of key management positions including front office and event manager at the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa. “Joe’s appoint...
