HSMAI Hawaii works to establish networks in all aspects of the tourism industry. We focus on establishing professional networking systems, continuing education opportunities, and opportunities to share industry-related ideas and information.
We host business luncheons which feature guest speakers and topics that provide members with valuable information that can be brought back into the workplace and incorporated into business practice.
Special events, fund-raisers and scholarships enhance the organizations involvement in the community. Local non-profit volunteer organizations benefit from annual fundraiser activities. Scholarships are granted to students actively pursuing careers in the hospitality and tourism related industries. Students are encouraged to participate and network by volunteering and participating in fund-raising events.
2016 Board of Directors
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
Susan Koehler
Director of Sales & Marketing
Westin Moana Surfrider
susan.koehler@westin.com
CHAPTER IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Lauren Watase
Director of Sales
TravelClick
lwatase@travelclick.com
CHAPTER VP OF FUNDRAISING
Andre Alferos
Director of Sales and Product Development
Germaine's Luau & Special Events
andre@germainesluau.com
CHAPTER VP OF LOGISTICS/ADMINISTRATION
Shantel Burns
Sales Manager
Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk
shantel.burns@embassysuiteswaikiki.com
CHAPTER VP OF SPONSORSHIP
Julia Dilts
Market Associate
Expedia Lodging Partner Services
jdilts@expedia.com
CHAPTER VP OF FINANCE
Julie Galves
Director of Revenue Management
Hotels & Resorts of Halekulani
julie.galves@halekulani.com
CHAPTER VP OF COMMUNICATIONS
Mari Kam
Strategic Marketing Manager
Hotels & Resorts of Halekulani
mari.kam@halekulanicorp.com
CHAPTER PRESIDENT ELECT
Regina Karolczuk
Hawaii Market Manager
BookIt.com
rkarolczuk@gmail.com
CHAPTER HOSPITALITY
Alana Miranda
Owner
Miranda World Marketing
mirandaworldmarketing@gmail.com
CHAPTER VP OF EDUCATION
Heather Reide, CRME
Revenue Account Manager
Booking.com
heather.reide@booking.com
CHAPTER COLLEGIATE LIAISON
Kwanglim Seo
Assistant Professor
University of Hawaii, Manoa
kwanglim@hawaii.edu
CHAPTER MANAGING DIRECTOR
Julie Parent
Virtual Administrator
JewelComp Services
info@hsmai-hawaii.org