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MEETINGS
Among those recognized at the Awards Gala
onWednesday evening, Hyatt Ka’anapali Beach,
the newest of Hyatt Vacation Ownership’s
projects, took home the 2015 ACE award in the
Domestic Project of Excellence category.
Judges consider design, sustainability, impact
on the local community, and other qualities
when selecting a winner. The property, which
opened in December 2014, also won top
awards in two of the resort design categories:
Best Site Plan and Resort Architecture.
Hyatt Ka’anapali Beach, situated on prime beachfront, has been
lauded for its commitment to keeping Hawaiian cultural heritage in
mind in all aspects of the resort, from land-
scaping to art in public spaces, such as the
two mosaic murals in the open-air lobby.
The resort also meets LEED certification
requirements, which ensure a more envi-
ronmentally responsible project.
“This exceptional new resort has been
winning rave reviews from club members
and guests,” says John Burlingame, presi-
dent of Hyatt Vacation Ownership. “It’s very
gratifying to know that our efforts and
achievements are also recognized, appreciated, and so highly
regarded by our industry peers.”
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Party With
a Cause
Always a highly anticipated highlight of ARDA
World, Interval International’s Party With a
Cause was held in a new venue: the Hard Rock
Live Orlando. This year’s event featured enter-
tainment by Kool & the Gang.
But as important as having a good time
is, the party is and has always been about
raising money for the critical education and
research programs of the ARDA International
Foundation. This year, a donation of US$70,000
was derived from the proceeds of the party
and Interval’s annual contribution. Since 2003,
Interval’s signature convention event combined
with the company’s annual contribution has
raised more than US$443,000.
See page 2 for currency conversions.
HYATT KA’ANAPALI WINS ACE AWARD