Ryan Parker

Hāna-Maui Resort, A Destination by Hyatt, announces the appointment of Ryan Parker as general manager. In this new role, Parker oversees the day-to-day functions of the resort, including supervising in-house staff, managing monthly and yearly budgets, implementing marketing strategies and beyond.

Parker was most recently the general manager at The Shay, another Destination by Hyatt in Culver City, California. During his five years in the position, he oversaw the hotel's opening and growth in the competitive Los Angeles market, developing strategies for marketing and sales efforts and operating budgets throughout the pandemic. Prior to Hyatt, Parker spent the majority of his 18-year career at Kimpton Hotels in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Chicago, Illinois, before moving to California in 2014. Parker earned his Bachelor of Arts at the University of New Hampshire and his Certified Rooms Division Executive (CRDE) accreditation at the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.