Troy Richardson has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at Destination Residences Hawaii in Wailea
Troy Richardson returns to Maui as director of sales and marketing of Destination Residences Hawai‘i, a resort management company specializing in exclusive vacation residences on Hawaii for more than 30 years. Richardson will focus on innovate sales, marketing programs and delivering authentic guest service experiences within its seven resort communities in Wailea and Makena including Wailea Beach Villas, Wailea Elua Village, Wailea Ekahi Village, Wailea Ekolu Village, Wailea Grand Champions, Polo Beach Club and Makena Surf. Richardson served as director of incentive sales at Hilton Waikoloa Village and national sales manager at The Ritz Carlton Kapalua before launching Opus Group International, a full-service meeting and incentive planning company in California. After successfully leading and growing Opus for four years, Richardson returns to Maui. Richardson’s relevant experience also includes roles as vice president of sales at Total Meetings Solutions and Pacific Partners International, and director of sales and marketing for Seaport Marina Hotel, The Riviera Resort, Doubletree, Embassy Suites and Golden Sails in California. Richardson’s passion includes supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation, advocating for animal rights and football. He attended the University of Southern California on a full athletic scholarship. Since returning to Maui, he has reignited his obsession with the sweet Maui Gold pineapples.
