Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

We recently had the honor of participating in the 2024 Native Hawaiian Convention: Fashion, Food & Culture Showcase. Drawing inspiration from the Hawaiian fashion brand, Kaulua’e Hawai’i, Executive Chef Jayson Kanekoa and culinary team from the Marriott Resort & Spa crafted a unique Kalua Pork Pinakbet. The dish featured imu roasted pork farmed and raised by students enrolled in Hawai’i Island’s 4-H program, paired with local vegetables harvested from the soil of historic Lālāmilo farms in Waimea. “Being apart of this event is so important to us”, says Chef Jayson. “Sharing the best of local produce while gaining inspiration from Kaulau’e, a brand that authentically celebrates the native culture and heritage of Hawai’i, it’s truly been an honor.”

I'm excited to announce that Mark Goldrup, CHA has joined the team at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa as General Manager! Mark brings 27 years of industry experience to his new role. His career began in Canada with leadership roles in food and beverage at Delta Chelsea Inn in Toronto and Vancouver Airport Marriott, followed by progressive leadership roles in the U.K. as Director of Operations at Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel and General Manager at Marriott Meon Valley Hotel and Country Club in Southhampton. Mark returned to Canada as General Manager of Toronto Marriott Downtown where he led his team to earn Marriott Canada Sales Team & Event Management Team of the Year and maintained the highest Associate Satisfaction Score in Canada. Most recently, Mark has served as General Manager at The Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel, which he has guided through a transformation and repositioning, including the introduction of TopGolf Swing Suite and Westin Club.  Beyond his role at The Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel, Mark has served as Executive Board Member of Los Angeles Hotel Association, LAX Chamber of Commerce, and a local Executive Board Member of the YMCA. He also served as Co-Chair of the Marriott Business Council in Los Angeles and was awarded the Stephen G. Marriott Award for Distinguished Leadership in 2018.   Please join us in congratulating Mark on this exciting new chapter as he leads the team at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa! #MarriottInternational #Hospitality #Leadership 

Created by Executive Chef Jayson Kanekoa and his talented culinary team, we are pleased to present “Chef Stories” - an intimate cooking demo and story telling series held every Wednesday on the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa’s Aka’ula Lanai. Every dish has a story to tell. Enjoy mo’olelo (stories) shared by our chefs and watch as they prepare a delectable dish with a focus on Hawai’i Island seed-to-table ingredients. Regenerative travel begins with education and appreciation. Take this opportunity to gain insight on our island stewards and our chefs who are the greatest advocates for local agriculture. Chef Stories now available to resort guests. #WaikoloaBeachMarriott #KnowYourFarmer #KnowYourChef

Our associates are at the heart of our resort ♥️ From the warm smiling faces that embrace our guests with aloha, to those that work tirelessly behind the scenes each and every day. Mahalo to our incredible team - our ‘ohana. Hau’oli Makahiki Hou - Happy New Year from the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa! ✨