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Leona Nakaahiki is a seasoned hospitality executive with 27 years of experience in leadership, sales management, and business development. She has successfully spearheaded the launch of Aulani, Disney Resort and Spa Activities and Exclusive Tours, and has developed a "3rd party Point-Of-Sale System" to partner with hotels in Hawaii. Leona holds an Associate Degree in Secretarial Science from Kapi‘olani Community College.

Experience

    • Staff Vice President Sales – Hawaii
      • May 1985 - Jul 2012

      * Responsible for all aspects of the ground operations/activities business including sales, marketing, business development, vendor management, strategic planning, operations and customer service. * Supervised all management and departments in Hawaii, including the 115 staff in the Waikiki offi...

    • Vice President/General Manager
      • Nov 1983 - Feb 1985

      * Owned and operated a ground operation in Maui. Handled Conquest Tours from Canada. Charter airplane with 200+ passengers weekly. * Was responsible for transfers and assisted at hotels with tours. * Administered lei greetings and groups from other HNL Tour Companies. Mailani would wear tour ...

    • Sales Representative
      • Jan 1982 - Mar 1983

      * Was responsible for the sales of 10 properties statewide. * Essential functions included sales trips and tradeshows in the mainland. * Represented all of AMFAC Hotels in Hawaii: Holiday Isle, Waikiki Beachcomber, Coco Palms, Waiohai Resort, Poipu Beach Hotel, Royal Lahaina, Kauai Beachboy Hot...

    • Tour Escort Programs Director
      • Apr 1976 - Nov 1982

      * Started in hospitality industry as a professional tour escort. * Promoted in 1978 to work in the office as escort supervisor (amongst a total of100 escorts). * Promoted to Director of Programs, which included the FIT department and the Groups department. Worked closely with the Sales and Mark...

Education

  • Kapi‘olani Community College

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