Queen Kapiolani Hotel in Waikiki Beach has named Jak Hu as the new general manager.
Hu joins the property with several decades of hospitality experience in Hawaii, including most recently serving as area director and general manager for the Marriott Courtyard and Hilton Garden Inn. At the Queen Kapiolani, Hu will oversee all operations, including sales and marketing initiatives, food and beverage programming and accounting.
"The Queen Kapiolani Hotel is woven into the heritage of Waikiki, and I am excited to join the team at this exciting time. The property has made a significant investment in accommodations and programming that brings to life the fun, vibrant Hawaiian lifestyle that the hotel has been known for since its opening 50 years ago," Hu said in a statement. "In my role, I look forward to building on the legacy of Queen Kapiolani Hotel and continuing to bring guests an experience that immerses them in the culture and aloha spirit of Hawaii.
Hu joins Queen Kapiolani Hotel following its $35 million renovation completed in late 2018, which included a revamp of the hotel's 315 guestrooms, updates to common spaces and two new restaurants.