Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of three new team leaders – Jon Itoga as a hotel manager,
Tiare Tipoti as director of event management, and Brittney Woods-Clark as director of training.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jon Itoga, Tiare Tipoti, and Brittney Woods-Clark to our Waikiki Beach Marriott ohana,” said Jerry Gibson, general manager, of Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. “Each with their own unique expertise, these three strategic hires will be undeniable assets to our team. We look forward to watching Jon, Tiare, and Brittney thrive in their new roles.”
Hotel manager Jon Itoga is a seasoned professional with more than 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry. In his new role, Itoga will be charged with overseeing the operations, events, and food and beverage teams, ensuring that all facets of the resort work together smoothly and efficiently to deliver a quality guest experience. Most recently, Itoga served as AVP of operational finance for Marriott Vacation Worldwide Aqua-Aston, working closely with 15 properties in Hawaii to achieve improved financial returns. Prior, Itoga was the director of finance for the celebrated Turtle Bay Resort, where he focused on new labor productivity efficiencies that led to over $1 million in savings. Since 2016, Itoga has lectured at the University of
Hawaii on subjects such as hospitality accounting, food services management, statistics for decision-making, and strategic management.
Tiare Tipoti is the resort’s new director of event management, in charge of the planning and execution of events at Waikiki Beach Marriott. Previously, Tipoti held the position of director of sales and marketing for event rental company Accel Events & Tents, responsible for driving sales across Oahu and Maui. Tipoti started her career at Turtle Bay Resort where she spent more than 15 years, growing from conference concierge into positions such as conference service manager and banquet manager before being promoted to director of catering and convention services and assistant director of food and beverage.
Brittney Woods-Clark has been appointed director of training, overseeing training at both Waikiki Beach Marriott and Waikoloa Beach Marriott. After launching her career with Starwood Hotels as a human resources coordinator, Woods-Clark then joined Price Hotels & Resorts as a corporate human resources trainer, developing her niche focus
on training. She comes to Waikiki Beach Marriott from The Waikiki Collection: The Royal Hawaiian, Sheraton Waikiki, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, and the Moana Surfrider, Westin where she held the position of the complex training manager.
Located steps from the famed Waikiki Beach, the beachfront Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa offers unparalleled service, thoughtful amenities, and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Spanning over five picturesque acres, the recently reimagined resort features 1,307 refreshed guest rooms and suites, a newly modernized open-air Nanea Lobby, Royal Kaila Spa, and a one-acre Queensbreak pool and amenity deck offering two luxurious pools, kids’ play area with water features, entertainment area, poolside bar and a spectacular new open-air restaurant concept featuring expansive views of Waikiki Beach. Nightly rates start at $329 for guestrooms and $700 for suites.
