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Right: Jerry Gibson, Hawaii Area Vice President, Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort & Spa
Center: Mayor Hannemann
Left: Patti Teruya, grand-niece of Duke Kahanamoku
Mayor and Patti were at the Hilton on July 31, 2009 for the opening of Duke Kahanamoku Street right outside the property. It is the most recent area that has been dedicated at the Village, which is where the famed surfer spent his boyhood days.
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The Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort & Spa is one of the pioneers in Hawaii's visitor industry dating back to 1955.
This Hotel is Waikiki's only self-contained destination resort. A vacationer, business traveler or conventioneer finds everything necessary for a visit to paradise, yet also is within walking distance of everything Waikiki offers. The resort spans 22 acres, offering the widest stretch of beach on Waikiki, a beachfront lagoon, waterfalls, five pools, gardens, an exquisite art collection and exotic wildlife, as well as nightly entertainment including the Rockin' Hawaiian Rainbow Revue every Friday, a Hawaiian music and dance celebration that ends with a brilliant fireworks display on the beach. In addition, the Village also boasts more than 90 shops, 16 restaurants and lounges, and the independently owned and operated Mandara Spa.
For the more than 1,000 men and women who proudly work at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, there is a deep sense of obligation and duty to the community around them. This kind of passion – and compassion – requires a year-round effort. The hotel has a strong presence at annual events that help feed the hungry and homeless; save lives; raise money for other non-profit charities; preserve and perpetuate Hawaii's native culture; and beautify Hawaii's natural gifts. This dedication to service goes back to our founder, Conrad Hilton, who once said, "A Hilton in every community, a community in every Hilton."
Besides the Hawaii Hotel Lodging Association's annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk, and the annual Hawaii Food bank Food Drive, Hilton Hawaiian Village employees spend a part of each Thanksgiving helping to feed less fortunate people at the Institute for Human Services. Hilton employees do everything from start to finish at IHS, including decorations, entertainment, cooking the warm turkey meals, then serving them the entire meal with all the fixings.
"It's a wonderful family tradition for many of our employees," says Jerry Gibson, area vice president and managing director, Hilton Hawaii. "And it's truly heartwarming to see the faces of those we serve…they are so grateful and appreciative."
Left:Michael Wilding, Resident Manager
Center/Right: Jerry and his wife Sandra |
Thanksgiving at the Institute for Human Services |
Each year for the past 15 years, more than 120 employees of the Hilton Hawaiian Village participate in Honolulu Festival's Mikoshi Parade. The Hilton's "Sumotori Mikoshi" was selected to represent and honor our local sumo wrestlers who reached unprecedented acclaim in sumo wrestling. The float was also designed to reflect the spirit of the Hilton Hawaiian Village. It takes about a week to set up the Mikoshi. Volunteers are solicited from among all employees however team members who work with and are involved with the Honolulu Festival all year long are encouraged to participate. The hotel provides happi coats for the volunteers to wear in the Grand Parade. Talk about dedication, it's very admirable.
As you can see, Jerry Gibson and his staff are busy all year long not only working hard to keep their guests happy but also making sure that Hawaii's community is a priority.
Thank you Hilton Hawaiian Village! The Honolulu Festival looks forward to having your Sumotori Mikoshi parade down Kalakaua Avenue in the Grand Parade once again on March 14, 2010. Hanahou.
Sumotori Mikoshi |
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Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort & Spa
2005 Kalia Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
URL: www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com/
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