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808.923.2311 www.halekulani.com2 0 1 1 L e g a c y i n T o u r i s m A W A R DExtraordinary Setting. Extraordinary Dining.Mark DunkerleyPresident and Chief Executive OfficerHawaiian Airlinesphotography by Barbara KraftMark Dunkerley, president and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines,is being honored by the TIM School with the Legacy inTourism award for his leadership in guiding Hawaiian’sresurgence to becoming one of the world’s best airlines.As the “pioneering carrier of the Pacific,” Hawaiian Airlineshas been fulfilling the air transportation needs of Hawai‘i’speople continuously since 1929. Hawaiian has a rich andstoried history, but its greatest period of success andoperating performance has come since Mr. Dunkerleyjoined the airline in 2003.Mr. Dunkerley immediately began putting his stamp onempowering employees, implementing plans to improveHawaiian’s quality of service, operating the airlinemore efficiently, and plotting a course for future growthinternationally.During his tenure, Hawaiian has become the industry’sleading airline for operational performance, delivered thehighest levels of customer service, and has been one ofthe most financially successful U.S. carriers.Always planning ahead, Mr. Dunkerley has positionedHawaiian to introduce a new fleet of long-range aircraftover the coming decade and expand its service tonew markets in Asia, all of which benefits Hawai‘i’svisitor industry.Aviation has been a lifelong passion of Mr. Dunkerley. Heis a licensed commercial pilot and a veteran performerof aerobatic competitions, which includes being the U.S.Northeast Region Advanced Aerobatic Champion in 2002.Neo-Classical French Cuisine Contemporary SeafoodLate Night Libations Sunset Cocktails & Light Fare8 School of Travel Industry Management at UH Manoa • 12th Annual Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism 12th Annual Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism • 9