The Westin Maui Resort and Spa, Kaanapali has named Mike Kass as the property's new general manager.
Kass, who started in the new position on Feb. 19, brings more than three decades of hospitality experience to the role, including previous stints as a hotel manager and director of sales and marketing. During his time as hotel manager of the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain, the resort became only the third North American Ritz Carlton property to be awarded the Forbes Five-Star Award.
Kass joins the Westin Maui from the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, where he served as general manager and oversaw a $140 million revamp. Additionally, he previously worked on the Valley Isle as general manager of the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua.