Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism - School of Travel Industry ...

Dr. Juanita LiuInterim DeanSchool of Travel Industry ManagementAloha,Savor the flavors of the Islands.From a casual snack on Waikīkī Beach to the mouth-watering appeal of oursignature steaks, you’ll find a combination of the finest cuisine and the mostenticing atmospheres.For reservations or more information, visit dininginhawaii.com or call 921-4600.SHERATON WAIKIKI: RumFire, Ingredients, Kai Market, The Edge of WaikikiSHERATON PRINCESS KAIULANI: Pikake Terrace, Splash Bar & Bento.Creation – A Polynesian JourneyTHE ROYAL HAWAIIAN, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT, WAIKĪKĪ: Surf Lanai,Mai Tai Bar, Azure Restaurant, ‘Aha ‘Aina - A Royal Hawaiian Lū‘auMOANA SURFRIDER A WESTIN RESORT & SPA: beachhouse at the moana,the veranda breakfast, the veranda afternoon tea, The Beach BarWe are honored to have youwith us this evening for our 12thAnnual Celebrate a Legacy inTourism awards ceremony. Thesuccess of the TIM School and ofHawai‘i’s tourism industry is dueto the generosity and aloha ofpeople like you.Tonight we celebrate adistinguished leader in ourtourism industry, Mark Dunkerley, presidentand CEO of Hawaiian Airlines. We recognizehis exemplary achievements and visionaryleadership during challenging economic times.We applaud Mr. Dunkerley and the HawaiianAirlines team for leading our hometown carrierinto international markets and providing awardwinningservice. We are delighted to have Mr.Dunkerley here with us this evening to honor hiscontribution to Hawai‘i’s tourism industry andpresent him with the Legacy in Tourism award.We also recognize TIM alumnus Joseph Toy,president and CEO of Hospitality Advisors forboth his professional achievements as Hawai‘i’spremier hospitality consulting firm and for hisunwavering support and contributions to theSchool of Travel Industry Management. Weare very pleased to induct Mr. Toy into the TIMAlumni Hall of Honor. His achievements areemblematic of the success of our alumniaround the world.This evening is also of particularsignificance as the School ofTravel Industry Managementcommemorates its 45th anniversaryas a pioneering program and firstinstitution to integrate all aspectsof the travel industry under a singlediscipline. We proudly represent oneof the most respected programsworldwide in the study of hospitality,tourism, and transportation management with4,000 graduates with degrees and 3,000 withprofessional certificates.For 45 years, the School has benefited froma close partnership with the visitor industry ineducating tomorrow’s travel industry leaders.Your presence here this evening is a testamentto this vital partnership and your supportenables the School to build a better future forour students, our community and our state.Mahalo for your continued support of tourismand travel industry education in Hawai‘i.All proceeds from this evening’s Legacy eventwill be used to fund scholarships for local TIMstudents. Thank you for your generous supportto raise much needed funds for our hard workingstudents so that they can successfully completetheir studies.We hope that you have a wonderful evening!Warm Regards,Juanita C. Liu, PhDInterim Dean2 School of Travel Industry Management at UH Manoa • 12th Annual Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism 12th Annual Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism • 3