Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort pays homage to the people, culture, and natural beauty of its Hawaiian Islands home. The resort spans 40 tropically landscaped acres adjoining Maui’s picturesque Wailea Beach—a magical backdrop for inspirational meetings, truly rewarding incentive trips, and exceptional team-building opportunities.

At 26,700 square feet, the Haleakala Ballroom ranks as Maui’s largest, able to host up to 1,600 banquet guests. In such an agreeable climate, many planners opt to take their events outdoors, perhaps into the adjoining Haleakala Gardens. A series of smaller venues, tastefully furnished, offer executive groups several options for presentations requiring the latest technology.

When meetings end and relaxation begins, the hotel fills the bill with a host of diverse activities. Water lovers head to the beach or extensive Wailea Canyon pool complex, which entertains with waterslides, waterfalls, even scuba instruction. Others head to the Wailea Tennis Club’s 11 courts, to the island’s trio of championship golf courses, or to the 50,000-square-foot Spa Grande for treatments inspired by Eastern, Western, and ancient Hawaiian traditions.

Throughout the day, groups can look forward to drinks and meals at no less than five restaurants and lounges on-site. Menu choices range from California and island cuisine at Bistro Molokini to fresh lobster with sunset views at Humuhumunukunukuapua’a. Groups retire to a choice of 780 guest rooms or 70 luxury villas, each equipped with the latest amenities, each capturing the peaceful nature of its location. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. Posted 25 Oct, 2011 by Melanie Lindall New Customized Resource, Created in Collaboration with Elite Meetings International, Offers Event Industry Comprehensive Access to the Hotel Properties and Capabilities McLean, VA – (October 11, 2011) – Today, Hilton Worldwide Luxury Brands, in partnership with Elite Meetings International (EMI), announces the launch of Luxury Meetings magazine. This new group sales resource, which will be published annually, provides a comprehensive overview of Hilton Worldwide Luxury Brands’ properties capabilities to host meetings and events at the more than 40 existing and forthcoming locations in their Conrad Hotels & Resorts and Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts portfolios.

Debuting at IMEX America, a new global trade show for the worldwide meetings, events and incentive travel industry, this publication features property specifications and contact information with links to each hotel’s website and elitemeetings.com. Event planners can request additional information by contacting the hotel directly or by using EMI’s SpeedRFP™ “Request for Proposal” technology, which allows buyers to submit and manage their RFPs online at elitemeetings.com. In launching the magazine at IMEX America, more than 2,000 meetings and event buyers will be the first to view the resource and learn of the hotel brands’ unique luxury event offerings.

“We know efficiency and trust are the main drivers in choosing an event location,” said John T.A. Vanderslice, global head of luxury and lifestyle brands for Hilton Worldwide. “By partnering with EMI to create Luxury Meetings, we’re offering meeting and event planners, and their guests the assurance and efficiency they need and the excellence for which Conrad and Waldorf Astoria brands are renowned.”

Kelly Foy, chief executive officer of Elite Meetings International, added, “Combining the power of print and game-changing RFP technology provides a complete sales and marketing solution for Hilton Worldwide Luxury Brands, and an extremely informative and user-friendly resource for buyers.”

In addition, Hilton Worldwide Luxury Brands will be conducting customer group presentations about the brands’ luxury destinations and meeting capabilities in booth #1655 at IMEX America. Sonya Toliver Irby, director of brand sales of luxury and lifestyle brands for Hilton Worldwide and Annette Dhein, vice president of hilton luxury sales will be on hand to meet with key customers and attendees throughout the three-day trade show. Twenty-one of the Conrad and Waldorf Astoria properties from 10 different countries will have presence at the trade show. Attendees will be amongst the first to learn about offerings at select Hilton Worldwide Luxury Brands upcoming property openings including the Conrad New York and Conrad Macao.

Copies of Luxury Meetings will be available to review at IMEX America located at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 11 – 13, 2011. To download a digital version or to request a hard copy, visit www.waldorfastoriaglobalmediacenter.com or www.conradglobalmediacenter.com.
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About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
WALDORF ASTORIA is Hilton Worldwide’s luxury brand of landmark hotels, with each one as singular and timeless as the brand’s namesake, The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York. From classic elegance to modern grandeur, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts each represent worldly sophistication and unparalleled guest service. From sumptuous spas and culinary excellence to world-class golf, each hotel and resort offers the exquisite accommodations and signature accoutrements that define refinement and sophistication. Discover Waldorf Astoria by visiting www.waldorfastoria.com. Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market-leading brands.

About Conrad Hotels & Resorts
CONRAD® HOTELS & RESORTS is Hilton Worldwide’s global luxury brand and the choice for today’s modern, sophisticated traveler. By focusing on the individual, Conrad offers guests genuine and personalized experience and a world of style, service and connection. Each Conrad is a dynamic reflection of its city and culture, as well as a showcase for striking design and distinct surroundings. Across five continents, in the world’s gateway cities and most sought-after resort destinations, Conrad invites each guest to enjoy The Luxury Of Being Yourself®. For information on Conrad, please visit www.conradhotels.com.


About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,750 hotels and timeshare properties, with 615,000 rooms in 85 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. For more information about the company, visit www.HiltonWorldwide.com or connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.HiltonWorldwideGlobalMediaCenter.com.

About Elite Meetings International
Based in Santa Barbara, California, Elite Meetings International (EMI) provides integrated solutions to enhance the performance of meeting and hospitality professionals. EMI supports this community through a combination of innovative technology, direct sales support, customized marketing programs and face-to-face business-building events. Additionally, www.EliteMeetings.com serves as a commission-free RFP-generating tool and a comprehensive vehicle for sourcing luxury, upper-upscale and upscale properties. EMI's innovations include FaceTime™ Appointment Scheduler (www.FaceTimeScheduler.com) a sought-after program for helping conference attendees identify synergies, manage appointments and make direct connections with one another; and SpeedRFP™ (www.SpeedRFP.com), a new time-saving product for creating, submitting, and managing RFPs online. For additional information, please visit www.EliteMeetings.com or call 805-730-1000. Posted 15 Apr, 2008 by Concierge Elite WAILEA, Maui, Hawaii - April 15, 2008 - One of Hawaiis grandest and most cherished resorts is getting even better. The Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, a member of The Waldorf=Astoria Collection, is pressing forward on its multi-million restoration project. From restaurants and lounges, beach and pool, spa and salon, fitness center, guest rooms and landscaping to internal operations, the Grand Wailea is committed to enhancing the remarkable features that already make it one of the best in its class.

The re-design and upgrade of our guest rooms and public areas will polish the shine on one of Mauis true gems, said Matt Bailey, managing director of the Grand Wailea. A lot of time, effort and resources are being dedicated to the continuing enhancement and restoration of the Grand Wailea with the goal of elevating the guest experience and retaining our reputation as one of the premiere destinations in Hawaii.

The newly renovated guest rooms will welcome guests with a tasteful blend of European and Polynesian dcor, including new carpeting, freshly painted buttercup walls, beautiful dark wood furnishings, 37 flat-screen televisions and new soft goods. The bathrooms have been enhanced with new European frameless shower enclosures, upgraded fixtures, lighting and artwork, complimenting the existing oversized soaking tubs, marble vanities, and sinks and accessories.

The guest room dcor is designed to create a unique and luxurious residential experience consistent with The Waldorf =Astoria Collection. Local Hawaii artwork graces the rooms to enhance the sense of place, and fresh colors give the rooms a contemporary twist.
Grand Waileas exclusive Napua Tower, the private, gated club situated at the center of the hotel, featuring 100 guestrooms with upgraded accommodations, dedicated concierge services, private check-in and lounges recently completed the restoration of its rooms allowing guests to experience the new amenities and upgrades. The propertys remaining 680 guest rooms are currently being upgraded and many are already available for guests to enjoy, with close to 400 slated for completion before summer.

Built in 1991 the legendary Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, a member of The Waldorf = Astoria Collection, is continuing its $50 multi-million dollar restoration project to present guests with higher and more customized features and services to the Resorts already outstanding guest rooms, meeting spaces and facilities.

By summer of 2008, guest rooms and suites will feature:

* New bedding with luxurious pillow top mattress covers, new coverlets, higher thread count linen and colorful throw blankets
* 37" flat screen TVs in all guest rooms
* New furniture, carpet and paint throughout, including the lanai

Additional upgrades to the Grand Wailea Resort include:

* New lobby design and furniture groups
* A renovated Botero Bar
* Arrival and Departure Lounge: a new service to accommodate guests with early arrival or late departure flights
* Hoolei at Grand Wailea: New private, luxury three-bedroom town home rentals with exclusive access to the fine amenities of the Grand Wailea Resort.

The Mobil Four Star-rated, 50,000-square-foot Spa Grande is also undergoing a make-over. Spa Grande, the largest and most elaborate spa in Hawaii uniting Thalassotherapy, Ancient Eastern and Hawaiian philosophies, is revamping its grand lobby with fresh carpet and upgraded furnishings. New carpet, furniture, equipment and lighting will also be installed throughout the Grand Image salon and Spa Grande shop. The completely remodeled fitness center will be the newest, most state-of-the-art fitness center in the state of Hawaii. With a total project cost of $500,000 the fitness center will include new flooring, painting and all new PRECOR fitness equipment, one of the leading and most trusted brands in fitness equipment, featuring the latest in integrated audio/visual systems.

Our goal is to build on the grandeur, remarkable setting and warm, welcoming service the Grand Wailea is known for while carefully updating our product and adding the new technology and conveniences our guests expect. Its about creating lasting memories through comfort and pampering, said Bailey. We are excited to enhance what we feel is already a remarkable property.

Other completed projects throughout the Grand Wailea include the re-tiling of the famous mosaic Hibiscus Pool; comfortable and welcoming lobby furniture; new lighting and remodeling of the floating, thatched-roof restaurant Humuhumunukunukuapuaa and new furniture at the Botero Bar.

The Grand Wailea has also introduced a new way to vacation with the addition of private luxury town homes called Hoolei at Grand Wailea. Adjacent to the world-class resort, this is the first opportunity for guests to vacation in deluxe, three bedroom, three-and-a-half bath town homes and enjoy access to all the outstanding amenities of the Grand Wailea Resort, including the world-renowned Wailea Canyon Activity Pool and Camp Grande, a 20,000-square-foot childrens resort.

About Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa
A member of The Waldorf=Astoria Collection, the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa is classic elegance on a grand scale. The Grand Wailea is home to Spa Grande, an internationally renowned wellness spa; Wailea Canyon Activity Pool with nine separate pools, seven water slides, an adult-only pool and the worlds first water elevator; Camp Grande, a 20,000 sq. ft. childrens resort; Humuhumunukunukuapuaa, a thatched-roof restaurant floating on its own island lagoon with picture-perfect sunset views of the blue Pacific and neighboring islands; and an extensive collection of art from leading artists including Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Jan Fisher, and Fernando Botero. Overlooking the southern shores of Maui with an unrivaled beachfront location on Wailea Beach, the Grand Wailea sits on 40 acres of lush, tropical surroundings providing open spaces for the active vacationer, beauty for romantic getaways and fun for the whole family. Since opening in 1991, the Grand Wailea consistently ranks among the worlds best resorts by leading travel consumer and industry reports. For more information, visit www.grandwailea.com

About The Waldorf=Astoria Collection
The Waldorf=Astoria Collection includes some of the most extraordinary properties in spectacular destinations around the globe. Inspired by New Yorks legendary Waldorf=Astoria, each hotel in the growing Collection has its own distinct character, timeless architecture and special history. Luxury spas, culinary excellence and world-class golf are featured at The Collection's current properties: the beautiful Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix, tropical Grand Wailea Resort hotel & Spa on the Isle of Maui, Hawaii, the historic La Quinta Resort & Club in Southern California, New Yorks Waldorf=Astoria and the palace hotel Qasr Al Sharq in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Each guest encounter is a discovery of unique experiences designed to last a lifetime. For more information, please visit: www.waldorfastoriacollection.com.