The Laylow, Autograph Collection Welcomes Kelly Kitashima as Director of Sales and Marketing

HONOLULU – The Laylow, Autograph Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Kitashima as its new Director of Sales and Marketing.

With her local roots and deep ties to the community, Kitashima brings a fresh perspective to The Laylow, an urban oasis perched above the hustle and bustle of Waikiki on Oahu. Frequently named one of the top hotels and resorts in Hawaii, Kitashima will lead strategies designed to take the award-winning guest and event experience to an even higher level.

Kitashima brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to The Laylow. She has held several Director of Sales positions at notable hotels in Hawaii including Highgate Hotels, 1Hotel Hanalei Bay, Residence Inn, Hyatt Waikiki, The MODERN Honolulu and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Waikiki.

Adding to her repertoire of achievements, Kitashima has been awarded several accolades including Pacific Business News’ Pineapple Award Honoree and Hospitality Leadership Recipient from Pacific Edge Magazine.

“As we move into a new year, we are thrilled to have Kelly join our leadership team,” said Steve Lindburg, general manager at The Laylow. “Kelly immediately recognized the special and caring dynamic we have here at The Laylow that sets us apart. Her wealth of knowledge and breath experience will strengthen relationships with guests and partners.”

In her new role, Kitashima will be responsible for developing and strengthening relationships to drive revenue and achieve property-wide goals and implement strategies to develop campaigns, promotions and collateral.

Kitashima is passionate about upholding Hawaiian culture, values and practices. She is the president of Ulu A‘e Learning Center, which is dedicated to delivering culture and place-based education for keiki and families through volunteer workdays, community programs and student days. She is also involved in empowering Hawaii’s youth through her role as Vice President of Women Speaking Out.

Kitashima graduated from Kamehameha Schools and attended the School of Travel Industry Management at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She later graduated from University of Nevada, Las Vegas specializing in Hotel Management.

For more information about The Laylow, Autograph Collection visit laylowwaikiki.com.

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About The Laylow, Autograph Collection

The Laylow, Autograph Collection is a 251-room urban oasis perched above the heart of Waikiki on the island of Oahu. The hotel is a showcase for modernist design and handpicked accessories that tell a captivating story of Hawaii’s melting pot of cultures and mid-century Honolulu. Works by mid-century modern visionaries inspired the aesthetic of guest rooms and public spaces while Hawaiian furnishings from the period were reinterpreted to give the hotel a distinct sense of place.

For hotel reservations and more information, please visit: www.LaylowWaikiki.com or (866) 913-6852. For restaurant reservations, please visit: www.HideoutWaikiki.com or call (808) 628-3060.

About Autograph Collection Hotels

Autograph Collection Hotels advocates for the original, championing the individuality of each of its over 290 independent hotels located in the most desirable destinations across 50 countries and territories. Each hotel is a product of passion, inspired by a clear vision, soul, and story that makes it individual and special: Exactly Like Nothing Else. Hand-selected for their inherent craft and distinct perspectives on design and hospitality, Autograph Collection properties offer rich immersive moments that leave a lasting imprint.