Tom Yam Kung. Som Tam. Kung Pad Tua. Sankhaya. These were the makings of a sumptuous four-course Thai menu by Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Executive Chef Miles Togikawa on October 20th for Marriott International's "World's Largest Thai Dinner party," part of Global Customer Appreciation Week. Waikiki Beach Marriott and Kauai Marriott Resort on Kalapaki Beach joined more than 100 Marriott hotels worldwide in hopes of setting a Guinness World Record in the silver service dinner (multiple venues) category. The Hawaii resorts were excited to promote Thailand as a major travel destination. And what better way than by highlighting delicious Thai cuisine! Click here to read Mr. Bill Marriott's thoughts on the event, which were posted today.
At Waikiki Beach Marriott's Kuhio Beach Grill, guests enjoyed Tom Yam Kung (Hot and Sour Lemon Grass Shrimp Soup), Som Tam (Papaya Salad), Kung Pad Tua (Shrimp with Chinese Peas with Jasmine Rice), and Sankhaya (Coconut Custard).
Chef Togikawa and Chef Adisak Wongvorawan did an on-camera cooking demonstration for Hawaii News Now's anchor Grace Lee. Click here to view the segment.
KITV-TV's Pamela Young stepped into the Waikiki Beach Marriott kitchen to also see what was cooking. Click here to view the feature.
The Thai dinner party continued in Portland, Oregon, where JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa's Asha Wignarajah, Kauai Marriott Resort's Sally Halm, and Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa/Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa's Elizabeth Linn hosted a reception at Typhoon! restaurant. Our valued customers pictured here are Jeannie Oliver of Pacific University, Ross Beatty of Beatty Group, Scott Sward of Coaxis Incorporated, Heather Lailble of Audigy Group, and Lisa McDonald of Helms Briscoe.
Marriott Hawaii also hosted a Global Appreciation Customer reception at the Portland Waterfront Marriott on October 19th. Here we are with the Columbia Sportswear Team.
Mahalo to all our customers and those who supported our efforts! Click here to see great pictures and video showcasing how the rest of Marriott's worldwide hotels celebrated Thailand and took part in the event!
