Hilton Waikoloa Village

Hilton Waikoloa recently completed a $1 million renovation to the Naupaka and Nai’a suites, the most luxurious suites and the crown of the accommodations available at Hilton Waikoloa Village. Perfect for discriminating travelers that require personal attention, these two suites have been exclusive to select visitors since the resort’s opening in 1988.

Famed Hawaiian design firm, Wimberly, Allison, Tong & Goo envisioned the suites as the legendary seaside home of Naupaka, an ancient Hawaiian princess who is said to await the return of her long lost love Kaui and whose pure white flower can be found throughout the resort. Overlooking the Dolphin Quest lagoon, the suites pay homage to the Nai’a, meaning dolphin in Hawaiian, which is reflected in the colors woven throughout the interior.

Upon entry, the two suites feature a spectacular two-story lagoon view. Soft celadon and aqua tones in the fabrics and artwork complement the breathtaking view of the clear blue Pacific Ocean. Handsome wood entry doors are carved with a modern Polynesian motif to symbolize a “place of importance” for guests. A crystal chandelier and dramatic decorative grill add to the grandeur in the foyer below. Rich wood floors add warmth, color and a residential feel to the space. Translucent silver accents in accessories and finishes reflect the tones of the moonlight dancing on the lagoon just outside the suites. Hand looped wool rugs with crisp patterned leaf forms add a touch of richness underfoot. In addition to the placement of a whirlpool bathtub and sauna, pebbled cast art glass and mother of pearl accents in the master bath add an elegant glow and charm. The carefully woven headboard flanked by glowing capiz shell wall sconces adds to the atmosphere of island luxury. Additionally, the suites now feature a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, microwave, refrigerator and the latest kitchen accessories.

In addition to redesigned interiors, renovations include a complete redesign of exteriors, including outdoor installation of a private Jacuzzi, exclusive outdoor dining area and beautiful new tile work.

Hilton Waikoloa Village
The award-winning Hilton Waikoloa Village is a 62-acre Pacific playground and alluring destination unto itself. The resort offers island hospitality with 1,240 beautifully appointed guest rooms and beautiful vistas of Waiulua Bay. Amenities include three fresh-water swimming pools; an ocean-fed snorkeling lagoon; waterfalls and waterways; locally inspired treatments at the Kohala Spa; Dolphin Quest educational center; nine dining outlets; a Museum Walkway; Camp Menehune children's program; Legends of the Pacific Luau; an 18-hole seaside putting course and expansive tennis complex. Hilton Waikoloa Village and Waikoloa Beach Resort are gateways to cultural immersion, engaging travelers in the area's rich history through such interactive cultural entertainment as hula and ukulele lessons and historic Petroglyph tours. Adventures within Waikoloa Beach Resort range from two championship golf courses to world-class shopping and activities at Queens' Marketplace and Kings' Shops.

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts
One of the most recognized names in the industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts stands as the stylish, forward thinking global leader in hospitality. From inaugural balls and Hollywood award galas to business events and days to remember, Hilton is where the world makes history, closes the deal, toasts special occasions and gets away from it all. The flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide continues to build upon its legacy of innovation by developing products and services to meet the needs of tomorrow's savvy global travelers while more than 144,000 Team Members shape experiences in which every guest feels cared for, valued and respected. Today, the Hilton Hotels & Resorts portfolio includes more than 540 hotels in 78 countries and the brand remains synonymous with "hotel." Access the latest Hilton news at www.hiltonglobalmediacenter.com or begin your journey at www.hilton.com. Social media users can engage with Hilton at www.twitter.com/hiltononline, www.facebook.com/hilton and www.youtube.com/hilton. Hilton Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market-leading brands.

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 92 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 615,000 rooms in 84 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.

Hilton Waikoloa Village, a 62-acre Pacific playground located on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii's Big Island, proudly welcomes Bridget Phillips to the executive team as the new Kohala Spa director.

A Hawaii native, Philips graduated from Maui Community College and began her career in the hospitality industry as a Camp Menehune coordinator at Hilton Waikoloa Village.

A leader in the spa industry for more than a decade, Philips has continued to advance resort spa services and treatments through her drive to create experiences unlike any other for guests of her facilities. Her career in spa management includes executive positions at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, the St. Regis Princeville Resort and Spatality Spa Consultants in Denver, Colo.

As Kohala Spa Director, Phillips will lead an accomplished group of spa treatment experts in enhancing the Waikoloa guest experience through pampered immersion into Hawaiian methods of wellness. Utilizing her expertise in spa management, Phillips will continue to advance the Kohala Spa experience based on current trends in the spa industry and in the local Big Island and Hawaii communities.

The award-winning Hilton Waikoloa Village is a 62-acre Pacific playground and alluring destination unto itself. The resort offers island hospitality with 1,240 beautifully appointed guest rooms and beautiful vistas of Waiulua Bay. Amenities include three fresh-water swimming pools; an ocean-fed snorkeling lagoon; waterfalls and waterways; locally inspired treatments at the Kohala Spa; Dolphin Quest educational center; nine dining outlets; a Museum Walkway; Camp Menehune children's program; Legends of the Pacific Luau; an 18-hole seaside putting course and expansive tennis complex. Hilton Waikoloa Village and Waikoloa Beach Resort are gateways to cultural immersion, engaging travelers in the area's rich history through such interactive cultural entertainment as hula and ukulele lessons and historic Petroglyph tours. Adventures within Waikoloa Beach Resort range from two championship golf courses to world-class shopping and activities at Queens' Marketplace and Kings' Shops.

CONTACT:
Leanne Pletcher
Director of Public Relations
Hilton Waikoloa Village
(808) 886-2860
[email]leanne.pletcher@hilton.com[/email]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Technology Overdrive at Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaii's Big Island
Webcam allows family and friends to witness weddings live from remote locations

KOHALA COAST, HAWAII'S BIG ISLAND (2010) - For over a decade Hilton Waikoloa Village has been leading the way in technology offerings on Hawaii's Big Island. Recently, the property has invested considerable resources in network and service upgrades to build on the current high-tech systems already available.

Hilton Waikoloa Village is proud to present new services that leverage our high-speed Internet infrastructure and technical expertise. These services include the option of broadcasting wedding video live from the Hale Aloha wedding chapel to family and friends anywhere in the world and a convenient self-service kiosk in the Main Lobby to expedite check-in and check-out and allow guests to preprint airplane boarding passes for advanced travel. Additionally, through our Internet portal at [url]www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com[/url], new live webcams featuring enhanced resolution will broadcast various views of the property. Finally, you will experience the luxury of ordering in-room amenities, such as fruits and wines, prior to arrival and the convenience of making dining reservations in real-time.

To create a modern, fully managed network in the convention and ballroom areas of the resort, Hilton Waikoloa Village installed T3 Internet services in the fall of 2006. The network features Cisco managed switches and routers providing the highest bandwidth Internet connection available in Hawaii. The addition of a full 45 Mbps T3 Internet link is 30 times faster than the previous T1. AT&T continues to provide Internet service at Hilton Waikoloa Village powering high-speed Internet access in the resort's 1240 guestrooms and suites, high-speed wireless Internet access in several common areas including Malolo Lounge, Kona Pool, and Ocean Pool, and wireless Internet access capability in all meeting facilities.

These advancements ensure that Hilton Waikoloa Village carries on the tradition of advanced technology investments to keep the resort at the top of the list for conventions and large groups in Hawaii as well as family and leisure travel. Hilton Waikoloa Village is set on 62 oceanfront acres with endless amenities including over 60,000 square feet of indoor meeting space and eight outdoor venues with over 175,000 square feet of meeting space.


About Waikoloa Beach Resort
Waikoloa Beach Resort -- a 1,350-acre Resort located under the sunny skies of the Kohala Coast on Hawaii's Big Island -- offers a wide array of accommodations, including Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hilton Grand Vacations Club and a variety of condominiums and vacation homes. Waikoloa Beach Resort is a gateway to cultural immersion, engaging travelers in the area's rich history through interactive cultural entertainment and luaus, historic Petroglyph tours, authentic local treatments at the Kohala Spa, Dolphin Quest educational center, dining outlets with Island-oriented meals inspired by local ingredients, a Museum Walkway with 1,800 pieces of art and children's programs at Camp Menehune. Waikoloa guests enjoy incredible weather year-round, with outdoor adventures ranging from championship golf at the Beach Course and Kings' Course and shopping at Queen's Marketplace and Kings' Shops to casual family fun at the private ocean-fed snorkeling Lagoon, seaside putting course and expansive tennis complex.

For reservations, call toll-free at 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667) from the U.S. and Canada or visit [url]www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com[/url] or call the resort directly at (808) 886-1234.
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