Hospitality Issue Launch Celebration

Join us for the Hospitality Issue Launch Celebration at the AC Hotel Honolulu in the Dotted Line restaurant on August 11, 2026

VIP | 4:30 PM

General Admission | 5:30 PM

Program | 6:30 PM

Dress Code: Business/Cocktail Attire

Join us for a fun and energetic evening at the AC Hotel Honolulu as we gather to celebrate Pacific Edge Magazine’s Q3 2026 Hospitality Issue features. Enjoy delicious light pupu, great company, and one complimentary welcome drink per guest. After your welcome drink, the bar will remain open with additional cocktails and beverages available for purchase throughout the evening.

We look forward to celebrating Hawai‘i’s vibrant hospitality community with you!

Pacific Edge Magazine Hospitality Issue 2026 Features

• Derrin Abac – Director of Food & Beverage, Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux
• Kimberly Leimomi Agas – Executive Director, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
• Matt Bailey – President & CEO, Castle Resorts & Hotels
• Rena Caguioa – General Manager, Lotus Honolulu and Hotel Renew, MacNaughton Hospitality
• Jennifer Chun – Director of Tourism Research, State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
• Jeffrey Eslinger – Senior Director, Market Insights & CRM, Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau
• Sean Ganhinhin – General Manager, Prince Waikiki
• Kathy Gunderson – Area Manager–Waikiki & General Manager, Waikiki Circle Hotel by Castle, Castle Hotels & Resorts
• Stephen Hinck – Area Managing Director, Highgate Hotels and General Manager, Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows, Highgate Hotels
• ‘Iwalani Kūaliʻi Kaho‘ohanohano – Head of Hawaiian Culture & Community Relations, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
• Ihab Kherati – Dual Property General Manager, Hyatt Hotels / PM Hotel Group
• Ray Mark – Director of Marketing, Cirque du Soleil
• Holly Morikami – Business Development and Account Executive, Dorvin D. Leis Co., Inc.
• Shaun Ono – General Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Alana – Waikiki Beach
• John Pele – Executive Director, Maui Hotel and Lodging Association
• Kuuleialoha Santos – Vice President of Operations, Unlimited Construction
• Cordon Stapp – Director of Marketing & Sales, Go Tours Hawaii
• Yohei Takahashi – President, Dean & Deluca Hawaii
• Sheryl Tsugawa – Regional Director of Sales & Marketing, PM Hotel Group
• Amber Watt – Director of Marketing and Communications, Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux

A few more coming...

Parking:

Executive Center after 4:30pm till 12am - flat rate $4

Alii Place Parking after 5pm - flat rate $3

Marks Garage Parking after 5pm - flat rate $7

Liberty Lot - all day rate $10

Street Parking after 6pm - no rate

Valet Parking at AC Hotel (first come) - $10 + gratuity - pay at front desk in lobby with AC Hotel team

Giveaway:

Please bring your business cards for a chance to win prizes!

AGC:

There will also be a silent auction supporting the building of The Aloha Gentlemen’s Collective. AGC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring, guiding, and shaping the next generation of young gentlemen through respect, confidence, leadership, and aloha. We believe being a gentleman is a lost art, and together, we can help bring it back for future generations.