28-Year Marriott Veteran Selected to Lead Landmark Kā’anapali Resort
MAUI, HAWAII – Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, situated on award-winning Kā’anapali Beach at iconic Pu’u Keka’a (Black Rock), is pleased to announce the appointment of Kaleo Kenui as general manager. In this role, he brings nearly three decades of hospitality leadership experience across full-service resorts and Marriott Select Brand properties to the first resort built in Kā’anapali. Kenui’s extensive experience across Maui will help guide the storied property into its next chapter.
Most recently, Kenui served as dual general manager of Residence Inn and AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea from 2016 to 2026. He led both hotels to numerous achievements, including earning Opening Hotel of the Year honors for overseeing the opening of Hawai’i’s first AC Hotel by Marriott in Wailea while consistently driving strong performance and cultivating a culture of service excellence. He also held director of operations roles at several premier resorts, including Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott, Maui, and Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Earlier in his career, Kenui contributed to several successful hotel openings, including Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Oceanside and Courtyard by Marriott Maui Kahului Airport, and played a key role supporting operational systems transitions across Marriott’s Hawai’i full-service properties.
“I am truly honored to lead Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, a place that holds such deep meaning for our community and for so many guests who have created lasting memories here,” said Kenui. “Pu’u Keka’a is iconic not only for its beauty, but for the stories and traditions it represents. I look forward to building on the resort’s legacy with our talented team, supporting our community, and creating enriching experiences that celebrate the spirit of Maui.”
A respected leader both within Marriott and across the Maui community, Kenui has been recognized with numerous industry honors, including Residence Inn Opening Hotel of the Year (2016), Marriott Select Brands Western Region General Manager of the Year (2022), and the Diamond General Manager Award (2023). He has also served on the Wailea Community Association Board and championed community stewardship initiatives, including the adoption and quarterly cleanup of two miles along Pi’ilani Highway. In addition, Kenui helped establish Hawai’i’s first Children’s Miracle Network Torch Relay and continues to support the annual fundraising effort benefiting Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children, which has raised more than $100,000 for local families since the initiative’s launch.
For more information and reservations about Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, visit www.sheratonmaui.com. Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa images can be found here and a headshot of Kenui can be found here (courtesy of Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa).
About Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Built around the legendary Pu’u Keka’a (Black Rock), Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa spans 23 oceanfront acres on world-famous Kāʻanapali Beach, blending rich history with contemporary island hospitality. The first resort built in Kāʻanapali, Sheraton Maui Resort features 508 guest rooms and suites, with 83 percent offering ocean views and an ideal vantage point for whale watching. Guests can relax at the resort’s 142-yard lagoon-style pool, enjoy soothing treatments at The Spa at Black Rock, and experience Hawaiian culture through activities such as lei making and hula. The property offers seven dining outlets featuring fresh island cuisine, including The Sandbar, Kāʻanapali’s only lobby bar, and Cliff Dive Bar & Grill. From exhilarating ocean adventures like snorkeling and paddleboarding to the resort’s iconic nightly sunset cliff diving ritual at Pu’u Keka’a, every aspect of the resort reflects the timeless, rejuvenating spirit of Kāʻanapali. www.sheratonmaui.com
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