Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, the first destination resort in the world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexandra Santa as the director of group sales. Alexandra will be responsible for all the marketing and sales initiatives to promote group bookings at Hyatt Regency Maui. She will work closely with her team to create new experiences for guests to bring awareness to the resort’s new products. She will also push her team to think outside the box when it comes to meetings, events and offerings at the hotel.
“Group sales are crucial for the success of any resort and we are so excited to have Alexandra’s leadership and expertise at Hyatt Regency Maui. She has demonstrated immense creativity and we know she will set the bar high for the rest of our team,” said Fred Findlen, general manager at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa.
Alexandra brings more than 10 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry to her new role, seven of which were at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa in California. During that time, Alexandra worked in the sales department and was quickly promoted to associate director of sales. Alexandra started her career in the tourism industry at Andaz San Diego, formerly known as the Ivy Hotel.
Born in Durban, South Africa, Alexandra was raised in San Diego. She eventually moved to northern California to attend The University of California Santa Cruz where she received a Bachelor of Arts in sociology. She describes herself as someone with a profound love for people and places, which has largely contributed and shaped her career in the travel industry. Prior to working at Hyatt, she worked as an ocean lifeguard and became a certified EMT. In her free time, Alexandra enjoys cooking, working out and spending time with her two children and husband, who began his career at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa.
“Throughout my entire career, I have always loved meeting new people and understanding their goals surrounding a stay,” says Santa. “Every group is a little different, and it is my job to find out how they will get the most out of their resort experience when they choose to book with us. I am incredibly honored and excited to join the amazing team at Hyatt Regency Maui.”
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa recently finished a multimillion-dollar renovation to its 810 guest rooms, including 31 suites and its lobby. Inspired by the rich heritage and authentic spirit of the famed Ka’anapali Beach, guests will enjoy a fresh experience at the resort. Led by Wimberly Interiors, the rooms now feature private lanais with glass balconies and mountain and ocean views. The interior boasts modern designs while still embracing the natural surroundings of the lush island of Maui. The new lobby welcomes guests into an idyllic open-air atrium which effortlessly filters light into the space. With 10 distinct dining options, including the award-winning Japengo restaurant, which features Asian-fusion cuisine infused with Island flavors, a Tour of the Stars experience where visitors can see 80 of the 88 constellations from the resort’s rooftop, and on-property wildlife tours and the award-winning Drums of the Pacific Lu’au, groups can easily embrace everything the resort has to offer.
Ideally situated on 40 tropically landscaped oceanfront acres along a three-mile stretch of the famed Ka’anapali Beach, voted “Number One Beach in the U.S.” by TripAdvisor, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa offers an authentic Hawaiian experience in a setting of tropical paradise on the “Best Island in the World” as voted by readers of TripAdvisor. The resort recently underwent a multimillion-dollar guestroom renovation. Each of the 810 guestrooms, including 31 suites, provide a setting of Hawaiian elegance with elevated furnishings and private lanais with panoramic views. The renovation also included a new expansive and open lobby. Japengo was awarded 2020 Maui Restaurant of the Year, as well as Best Sushi (Silver) and Best Pacific Rim Cuisine (Gold) by Aipono Maui Restaurant Awards. The resort was recently awarded LEED-EBOM Gold Level certification, positioning it at the forefront of sustainability in Hawaiian hospitality. The resort also was awarded the AAA Four Diamond Award for the 24th consecutive year. Boasting endless amenities including Maui’s only oceanfront, a 15,000-square-foot luxury spa and fitness center, an elaborate water playground with tropical streams and waterfalls, championship golf, tennis courts, SCUBA and water sports, restaurants and lounges, shopping, and over 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, as well as expert-led stargazing, an award-winning luau, and wildlife tours, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa offers everything necessary to create the quintessential Maui getaway.
