Paige Cabacungan has been named Director of Sales and Marketing for the St. Regis Princeville Resort on the island of Kauai. Cabacungan will oversee group and leisure sales initiatives, marketing and advertising activities for the 251 room luxury resort, the only St. Regis in Hawaii.
Cabacungan brings an impressive background in luxury hospitality sales and marketing to her new role, that spans 22 years in Hawaii. Prior to her appointment she was the director of sales and marketing for the Westin Maui Resort & Spa and the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas for five years. Earlier in her career, Cabancungan worked as the director of operations for a Hawaii -based destination management company for eleven years further enhancing her exceptional hospitality background.
“I am very pleased to welcome Paige to our senior management team,” stated Milton Sgarbi, general manager. “Paige’s skills range across a broad spectrum of experience, including financial acumen to drive results as well as long standing client relationships, making her ideally suited to lead our sales and marketing efforts. Paige’s 22 year background living on the islands, combined with her tremendous respect of Hawaiian traditions and culture, will strongly anchor The St. Regis Princeville Resort’s position as Hawaii’s quintessential address for many years to come.” “Joining the St. Regis Princeville ‘ohana (family) is a tremendous opportunity and I am thrilled to lead such an esteemed group of sales and conference professionals,” stated Cabacungan.
“One of my priorities is to continue to enhance our relationship with the travel professional community. To better serve the luxury travel agent, we introduced our Crown Suite ambassador, a liaison to the agent when booking the Crown Suite Collection, a series of 51 premium suites. From coordinating a special amenity to arranging a signature St. Regis butler, the suite ambassador ensures uncompromising service and value to the agent and their client. ”
Cabacungan is a graduate of the University of Puget Sound with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Her professional affiliations include Chairperson of the Hawaii Visitors and Conventions Bureau CMI Marketing Committee. In her leisure time she enjoys Kauai’s many outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking and stand up paddling.
The St. Regis Princeville Resort re-opened in September 2009 following a multi-million dollar renovation. It offers 251 guest rooms including the exclusive Crown Suite Collection and famed St. Regis Butler service. Guests can enjoy four dining experiences; the Makana Terrace, Nalu Kai Bar & Grill, The St. Regis Bar and Kauai Grill presenting the cuisine of internationally acclaimed Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Experience world-class golf, exhilarating outdoor adventures or rejuvenate mind and body in the sanctuary of Halele’a Spa.
St. Regis Princeville Resort, 877-ST-REGIS (877-787-3447), www.stregisprinceville.com