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Host Hotels & Resorts Enters Into Agreement To Acquire Turtle Bay Resort In Hawaii for $680M
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS | May 29, 2024
BETHESDA, Md., May 29, 2024 -- Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) (“Host” or the “Company”), the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust, today announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire the fee simple interest in the 450-room Turtle Bay Resort (the “Resort,”) on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, including a 49-acre land parcel entitled for development, (the “Land Parcel”) for approximately $680 million, net of key money. The purchase price allocation is expected to be $630 million for the Resort and $50 million for the Land Parcel, subject to final appraisal. The acquisition price represe...
Hawaii’s Turtle Bay Unlocks Customer Data for New, Holistic Marketing Strategy
Hapi | February 7, 2023
Turtle Bay turned to Hapi and Salesforce to better understand its guests and develop relationships with them through personalized, omnichannel outreach. In 2018, Blackstone Group purchased the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu with big plans for a new, five-star Hawaii destination. The midmarket hotel wasn’t the main draw, instead, it was all about location, location, location – Turtle Bay sits on prime seaside real estate in a surfing mecca, with five miles of beachfront and 20 miles of trails. “It’s arguably the best piece of dirt in Hawaii,” says Robert Marusi, who has been serving as Chief Commercial Officer of ...
Hawaii’s Turtle Bay Resort Appoints Lyle KaKu as Executive Chef
Turtle Bay Resort | June 30, 2022
June 30, 2022 – (Kahuku, HI) – Turtle Bay Resort has appointed Lyle Kaku as executive chef overseeing the iconic property’s culinary offerings on Oahu’s North Shore. Born and raised on the Big Island, Chef Kaku is thrilled to return to his roots and share the true flavors of the islands with guests and locals alike. With more than 20 years of experience in a number of acclaimed restaurants in Las Vegas, San Francisco and Maui, Chef Kaku describes his cuisine as inspired and simple yet elegant and always with a local flare using the freshest ingredients. “I am so excited to be back in Hawaii and truly showcase the diverse food cult...
Five BENCHMARK® Resorts Receive Condé Nast Traveler’s Prestigious “2021 Readers’ Choice Award”
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company. | October 28, 2021
Travelers Recognize Luxury Resorts in Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Texas and Vermont The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, October 2021 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, is honored to announce that five of its luxury resorts have been named to the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards list for 2021. A coveted consumer travel award for hotels, resorts, airlines and destinations around the globe, the Readers’ Choice Awards are presented annually in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler magazine. The extraordinary Benchmark resorts achieving the list in 2021 are located in unique destinations, spanning the mo...
BENCHMARK Names Robert Marusi Chief Commercial Officer for Turtle Bay Resort, A North Shore Landmark
Benchmark Resorts & Hotels® | February 11, 2021
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, February 2021… BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Robert Marusi chief commercial officer for Turtle Bay Resort, situated at the northern tip of Oahu’s legendary North Shore. The luxury resort is scheduled to reopen after a major, transformational renovation in summer 2021. "It is such a pleasure to announce that Robert has joined the leadership team at Turtle Bay Resort,” said Ted Davis, chief marketing officer for BENCHMARK®. “He brings extensive sales leadership experience and business acumen to his new role with us, having served in director-level positions for major propertie...
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Names Tom Donovan Vice President & General Manager for Landmark Turtle Bay Resort
Turtle Bay Resort | February 8, 2021
The Woodlands, Houston, Texas - February 2021 - BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Thomas Donovan vice president and managing director for the landmark Turtle Bay Resort situated at the northern tip of Oahu’s legendary North Shore. The resort is currently undergoing a transformational renovation and is scheduled to reopen in the summer of 2021. “I am so pleased to welcome Tom to our company and to Turtle Bay Resort,” said Greg Champion, president and COO for BENCHMARK®. “This represents a return to the Hawaii market for him. Tom brings vast operational and marketing experience to his new position and a keen under...
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Names Andrew Spinelli Director of Food & Beverage for Turtle Bay Resort, Oahu
Turtle Bay Resort | February 5, 2019
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, February 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has appointed Andrew Spinelli director of food and beverage for Turtle Bay Resort, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located on Oahu's North Shore. Jerry Gibson, Benchmark's vice president and managing director for the resort, made the announcement. "It is a pleasure to welcome Andrew to Benchmark and to Turtle Bay Resort," said Mr. Gibson. "He brings senior management-level experience, as well as hands-on cooking talent gained from age 15 on, to our resort. We look forward to his leadership and success as a vital part of our exe...
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Names Jackie D. Johnson, Jr., Director of Facilities for Turtle Bay Resort, Oahu
Turtle Bay Resort | August 31, 2018
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, August 2018 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has appointed Jackie D. Johnson, Jr., director of facilities forTurtle Bay Resort. The Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property is located on Oahu's legendary North Shore. Jerry Gibson, Benchmark's vice president and managing director for the resort, made the announcement. "I am very pleased to welcome Jack to Benchmark and to Turtle Bay Resort," said Mr. Gibson. "His career credentials are unsurpassed, and we are fortunate to have him lead our facilities management team and join our resort's executive leadership team. Given Jackie's previo...
