Highgate Hawaii Announces Sales Team Promotions

Highgate, a leading real estate and hospitality management company with eight hotels in Hawaii, announces the promotions of key team members. Courtney Conching has been named director of sales at ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach and area director of group sales for Highgate Hawaii, and Shauna Nakamura has been appointed area director of leisure and transient sales for Highgate Hawaii.

“This is an exciting time for Highgate Hawaii as we continue to grow our sales team to best support our goals and rapidly growing portfolio throughout the Islands of Hawaii,” said Kelly Sanders, Executive Vice President of Operations for Highgate Hawaii. “We are thrilled to announce the promotions of Courtney and Shauna. They are both invaluable members of our team and we look forward to their continued growth within the Highgate Hawaii ‘ohana.”

Courtney Conching has been promoted to director of sales at ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach and area director of group sales for Highgate Hawaii. In her new role, she will lead sales efforts and implement strategies to maximize revenue and overall profit. For the past two years, Conching served as the area director of group sales for Highgate Hawaii, where she oversaw sales for all seven Highgate Hawaii properties. Conching has over 12 years of hospitality experience and has held positions with Starwood Waikiki Complex, Hilton, and Marriott International.

Shauna Nakamura, who has worked at Highgate Hawaii for five years, has been promoted to area director of leisure and transient sales for Highgate Hawaii. In her new role, Nakamura will be responsible for wholesale, retail, travel advisor, and group sales for all seven Highgate Hawaii properties. She previously served as sales manager for Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach. Nakamura has over 25 years of experience with wholesale travel, product development, and DMC operations. Her entrepreneurial drive and business management skills have contributed to market-leading results, revenue gains, and excellent customer relationships.

These new promotions come at an exciting time for Highgate Hawaii. The brand recently announced it will operate the Royal Lahaina Resort on Maui and has further expansion plans in the pipeline. Known for its innovative leadership efforts, Highgate continues to reach into new markets and introduce innovative programming, further cementing its position as a leader in the hospitality industry.

About ʻAlohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

ʻAlohilani Resort Waikiki Beach sits where the city meets the sand with a sophisticated, awe-inspiring design that pays homage to Hawaii’s rich cultural heritage.  With airy rooms surrounded by serene blue and green ocean, Diamond Head and Waikiki, ʻAlohilani offers a refreshing balance of energy and relaxation in a lively, urban location. ʻAlohilani Resort is a destination for travelers and locals alike with exclusive amenities including two restaurants by internationally acclaimed Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, Swell seascape pool deck and bar, a captivating 280,000-gallon Oceanarium and a rooftop fitness experience including, sunset yoga, tennis lessons, batting cages, and more. Room rates start at $289 per night. For more information, visit www.alohilaniresort.com.

About Highgate:

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, with a growing footprint in Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Dallas, London, Miami, Seattle, and Waikiki. www.highgate.com.