BUSINESS BRIEFS
Halekulani teams with Tokyo group
Advertiser Staff
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Halekulani Corp. has forged a new alliance with Japan luxury hotel group Imperial Hotel Ltd. of Tokyo.
Halekulani Corp., which includes globally acclaimed luxury resort Halekulani and the Waikiki Parc Hotel, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.
"Imperial Hotel shares many core service values with Halekulani," said Peter Shaindlin of Halekulani Corp. "As such, the unprecedented alliance with this iconic brand will significantly provide enhanced levels of service for our hotels, especially to our many valued and loyal Japanese guests."
As of April 1, Imperial Hotel will begin reservations service, sales, marketing and public relations activities within Japan for Halekulani and Waikiki Parc Hotel.
Planning is under way for future alliance opportunities to include joint marketing and promotions in Tokyo and Hawai'i.
WAIKIKI MARRIOTT GETS ENERGY AWARD
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa has been awarded the 2008 Energy Star seal of approval by the Environmental Protection Agency in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, the fourth time in the past five years.
The hotel scored 81 on its performance, the highest rating it has ever achieved out of a possible 100.
"We are honored to receive the distinguished Energy Star designation once again," said Chris Tatum, general manager of the resort
The 1,310-room resort just completed a $28 million green guest room renovation project to its oceanfront Kealohilani Tower.
VENTURE CAPITAL EFFORTS TO BE HONORED
The Hawaii Venture Capital Association will announce its "Deal of the Year" Thursday in an event recognizing local tech companies for their efforts to raise capital.
"This is the only event in Hawai'i that honors the heroic efforts of entrepreneurs and investors who are staking their reputations and the hard-earned dollars to build a tech economy in Hawai'i," said Bill Spencer, HVCA president.
The event is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Plaza Club in Honolulu. Call 262-7329 for more information.
