• Puhi Store celebrates anniversary • Delorey is new Director • Castle Cooke to rebrand Hotels • Howard’s to close down Puhi Store celebrates anniversary PUHI — On Feb. 14, Puhi Store and Joni Hana celebrated a first anniversary in
• Puhi Store celebrates anniversary
• Delorey is new Director
• Castle Cooke to rebrand Hotels
• Howard’s to close down
Puhi Store celebrates anniversary
PUHI — On Feb. 14, Puhi Store and Joni Hana celebrated a first anniversary in the present location in Puhi across Kauai Community College.
A large red bouquet was awarded to Mike Camara who’s name was drawn from entries submitted over several weeks prior.
Customers who visited received bags of goodies from vendor donations and free fountain drinks with lunch purchases.
Delorey is new Director
Cliff Delorey has been named area director of operations for Marriott International, Pacific Islands and Japan.
In this position, he will be responsible for overseeing hotel room and food and beverage operations, as well as quality assurance for all of the 22 properties in the Marriott International Pacific Islands and Japan lodging portfolio.
Delorey has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
Delorey’s career at Marriott International also includes the position of director of food and beverage and executive chef at the five-star JW Marriott Hong Kong.
Castle Cooke to rebrand Hotels
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announced Wednesday that it has signed a letter of agreement with Castle Cooke Resorts, LLC, to initiate the re-branding of the Manele Bay Hotel and The Lodge at Koele, both on Lana‘i.
When details are finalized, the two properties are expected to join the Toronto-based company’s two award-winning properties in Hawai‘i: Four Seasons Resort Maui and Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, on the Big Island, during 2004 for the Hotel and 2005 for the Lodge.
Howard’s to close down
Howard and Pat Naleimaile are retiring from the gas business on Feb. 28.
The Naleimaile’s, who have owned “Howard’s Service, Inc.” in Waimea since 1988, recently sold the business.
“The time has come for us to retire from the gas business,” said the owners. “We want to say mahalo from the bottom of our hearts to all of you for your loyalty, friendship and aloha throughout the years.”
Howard and Pat will continue do auto repair and provide propane gas at a new location in the M&S Marine building next to the Kekaha post office on March 4.
In order to help thank island customers, the Naleimaile’s will offer a special gas price and free car washes (with gas purchase) on Feb. 27-28.
