Marcus Cornelious joins The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua as Director of Sales and Marketing
KAPALUA, MAUI, HI – The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua announce the appointment of Marcus Cornelious as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. With his impressive experience in the hospitality industry, Cornelious is set to bring innovative strategies and a fresh perspective to one of Maui’s most legendary resorts.
“We are delighted that Marcus has joined our Hawai‘i ‘ohana,” said Jon Kimball, Market Vice President for Marriott International, Hawai‘i and French Polynesia. “With his proven track record and strong business acumen, he will be a remarkable addition to our leadership team as we steer The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua into the future.”
Prior to joining The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Cornelious was Director of Sales and Marketing at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. During his tenure, he increased topline revenue, developed influential marketing campaigns, and led the catering team to achieve the Sales Team of the Year in 2022. He has held Director of Sales and Marketing positions at the Sheraton Grand Chicago; The Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel; and W Union Square.
He earned a B.S. in international management from Kendall College, where he was valedictorian. He holds additional management certificates from Cornell University and Les Roche Marbella International Hospitality School.
The luxurious Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua showcases a stunning, destination resort offering 470 newly reimagined guestrooms, including 107 residential suites, with all new décor capturing Kapalua’s rich heritage and natural aloha. The Ritz-Carlton Spa Maui, Kapalua beckons with treatment rooms framed by private garden showers, volcanic stone grottos, steam, sauna and whirlpool therapies, outdoor couple’s hale (cabanas) and a fitness center and movement studio with spectacular ocean views. Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment program offers all interest levels an array of outdoor activities from land to sea, led by trained naturalists. The breathtaking island resort also features six dining experiences, enhanced indoor/outdoor meeting space, an inviting children’s pool and new, custom luxury cabanas. The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is nestled on 54 acres and enveloped by the 22,000-acre Kapalua Resort, renowned for two championship golf courses, award-winning restaurants and the site of historic pineapple fields.
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