MICHAEL EDWARDS APPOINTED RESIDENT MANAGER FOR
WAIKIKI BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA
HONOLULU, HAWAII – December 10, 2007 – Michael Edwards has been appointed
resident manager for the 1,310-room Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
(www.marriottwaikiki.com). Most recently, Edwards served in Australia as general
manager of Peppers Fairmont Resort, Blue Mountains, and before that, as general
manager of Peppers Anchorage, Port Stephens.
“We’re pleased to have Michael join our team and bring his excellent managerial
experience to our property,” said Chris Tatum, general manager of Waikiki Beach
Marriott Resort & Spa.
Edwards began his hospitality career in 1995. He received a diploma in Hotel
Management from Blue Mountains Hotel School in Australia and IHTTI School of Hotel
Management in Switzerland.
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WAIKIKI BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA fronts the best stretch of Waikiki Beach. Conveniently
located in the heart of Waikiki, the hotel offers 1,310 refurbished guest rooms and suites with private lanai
providing spectacular views of world-famous Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach. Other amenities include
Kuhio each Grill, featuring the best in Pacific Rim cuisine; Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar and
d.k Steak ouse; Arancino di Mare Italian Restaurant; Restaurant Run, contemporary sushi bar; Moana
Terrace, offering live Hawaiian entertainment nightly; Seattle’s Best Coffee; Paul Brown’s Spa Olakino *
Salon; Faith Riding Company Surf School; two freshwater, heated swimming pools; 10-person whirlpool;
24-hour fitness facility; business center with 24-hour Internet access; high-speed and wireless Internet
access throughout the resort’s guest rooms and public spaces; shops and boutiques; and Hawaiian cultural
activities. For more information, visit www.marriottwaikiki.com.
For More Information, Contact:
Bernie Caalim, Senior Vice President, or
Erin Kinoshita, Account Executive
1003 Bishop Street, Pauahi Tower, Suite 950
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 531-0244 phone
(808) 521-7163 fax
E-mail: bcaalim@mcneilwilson.com or ekinoshita@mcneilwilson.com
HONOLULU, HAWAII – December 10, 2007 – Michael Edwards has been appointed
resident manager for the 1,310-room Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
(www.marriottwaikiki.com). Most recently, Edwards served in Australia as general
manager of Peppers Fairmont Resort, Blue Mountains, and before that, as general
manager of Peppers Anchorage, Port Stephens.