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Hilton
Waikoloa Village Welcomes New Kohala Spa Director Bridget Phillips
July
7, 2010 - 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.
For
more information about Waikoloa Beach Resort and Hilton Waikoloa Village, visit
www.waikoloabeachresort.com
or www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com
or call 1-800-HILTONS.
About Hilton
Hotels
Hilton Hotels is the stylish, forward-thinking global
leader of hospitality that welcomes guests in more countries than any other full-service
hotel brand. The Hilton brand currently includes more than 530 hotels and resorts
in 76 countries, and plans to serve travelers in 80 countries by the end of 2011.
By offering innovative products, services and amenities, Hilton enables travelers
to be at their best 24/7, whether traveling for business or leisure. Start your
journey at www.hilton.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 91 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 3,600 hotels and 592,000 rooms in 81 countries and
include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton,
Doubletree, 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, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com
