Beyond Leadership. The host for this show is Rusty Komori. The guest is Davide Barnes. We talk with Davide about the reasons why Halekulani is consistently an award-winning hotel, his vision to sustain success as an elite hotel, the challenges he faces as general manager, and striving for a superior culture of excellence. The ThinkTech […]
Waikīkī Malia Hotel’s Mike Kawazoe (Beyond the Lines)
Beyond Hospitality. The host for this show is Rusty Komori. The guest is Mike Kawazoe. We talk with Mike about being the majority owner of the Waikīkī Malia Hotel and owner and founder of Rivals Sports Bar and Slice of Waikīkī. Mike talks about the various challenges of running successful businesses in Hawai’i, the importance […]
Halekulani Corporation COO Peter Shaindlin (Beyond the Lines)
Beyond Luxury. The host for this show is Rusty Komori. The guest is Peter Shaindlin. We talk with Peter about why Halekulani is an iconic hotel, how they create memorable experiences for their guests, and the importance in providing consistency with superior service. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6mTzxc4G7w47Jcr_G482jrb Please visit our […]
Waikiki Retail and Other Real Estate Trends (Business In Hawaii)
Business in Hawaii. Waikiki is the economic engine of Hawaii, contributing to the State GDP in tourist spending, especially in retail and hotel stays. What are the differentiating factors for the unique high-end Waikiki retail market? Is it changing due to different tourist demographics? Andrew Starn is a Waikiki retail expert who can shed light […]