HONOLULU (Island News) — Pacific Business News awarded Moani Tolentino, manager of Hawaiian culture at Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, the 2024 Pineapple Award.
News, a Honolulu-based newspaper and online news site covering business in Hawaii. The Pineapple Awards are dedicated to leadership in tourism and the community for individuals who make an impact on visitors through authentic Hawaiian experiences.
Michael Murphy, general manager of Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, shared about their honoree, “We are very proud of Moani and this well-deserved recognition from Pacific Business News. Moani makes a lasting impression on guests while helping them to learn more and grow a deeper connection with Hawaiian culture. Her approach to teaching visitors about Hawaii’s customs and traditions is approachable and fun, providing educational and memorable experiences for travelers of all ages.”
The Pineapple Award recipients are chosen through a nomination process. An awards ceremony where the recipients were announced and celebrated was held in Honolulu on Sept. 12, 2024.
Tolentino oversees Grand Hyatt Kauai’s Ke Kumo O Hihinui Cultural Center. This immersive experience is designed to help travelers learn about native Hawaiian history and culture. She curates and leads most of the resort’s series of cultural activities like Hawaiian language classes, coconut basket weaving, kukui nut bracelet making and hula and ukelele demonstrations.
