In our last edition we announced the hiring of the local team that will manage Laie's new Courtyard by Marriott hotel. We also mentioned the two-day, hotel job fair for many full and part-time positions.

The executive team recently expressed their appreciation for the many residents who applied for hotel positions, taking time out of their busy schedules to do so. Over 400 job applications were received.

"We were happily overwhelmed by the quality and quantity of qualified applicants from within our small community," said David Betham, general manager of the new Laie hotel. "It was a challenging decision making process to fill the 45 open positions from the 400 plus great applicants. Our entire executive team was involved and carefully reviewed each application."

Courtyard by Marriott Executive Team (left to right): Iafeta Sao, Heina Hanohano, Micah Casey, Milton Lafitaga, David Betham

Betham noted that while many skilled and qualified applicants were not selected at this time, management will hold on to all applications for the next six months. "As is common in the hospitality industry, once operations begin we expect to see some employee turn over naturally occur," remarked Betham.

Of the full complement of new hires Betham said, "We have selected a team that we and our community can be proud of - they represent a wide demographic with varying backgrounds and experience. We express appreciation to our local community and look forward to the official opening this summer."

Special Opening Hotel Rate for Ko'olauloa Residents

The management team has announced limited, special rates for local residents that are significantly lower than the normal Kama'aina rate.

"Many in our Ko'olauloa community have expressed a desire to be part of history and stay at the hotel during the first days of its opening," said general manager David Betham. "This special rate is a small way of recognizing and thanking the community for its support in moving the hotel project forward."

Laie Courtyard by Marriott under construction, May 2015

The special rate will be offered for the first week only and is based on room availability. More information on how to book this rate will be available in our next newsletter.

Welcome to New BYU-Hawaii President 

Earlier this week, John S. Tanner was appointed the next president of BYU-Hawaii. Tanner will replace current president, Steven C. Wheelwright, and takes office on July 27.

The university is a key member of the Envision Laie team. We extend a warm welcome to President Tanner and his wife, Susan, and look forward to working with him. 

We also express our sincere appreciation and warm aloha to President Wheelwright and his wife, Margaret, for their support and contributions over the last eight years.

For more information about the change, please visit BYU-Hawaii's website at www.byuh.edu. 

Mahalo,

 

The Envision Lā'ie Team