HONOLULU, July 14, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aston Hotels & Resorts, an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq:IILG), announced that Kelvin Bloom, its president, has been re-elected as board chair of the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA). This is Bloom's second consecutive term in this capacity.
"During these challenging times, Kelvin's experience and demonstrated leadership will help us move forward as we look for ways to address the issues that currently face Hawaii's visitor industry," said Mike McCartney, president and chief executive officer of HTA.
"I'm honored to serve once again as chairman of this important organization during these difficult times. As the state's lead tourism agency with an annual budget of approximately $125 million, we're dedicated to maintaining Hawaii's global market reach," Bloom added.
Bloom was initially appointed to the HTA board in 2006. He has more than 30 years of experience in Hawaii's hospitality industry and is the president of Aston Hotels & Resorts. He previously served as the founding president of Castle Resorts & Hotels, chief operating officer of The Castle Group, and vice president of Village Resorts Hawaii Region.
About Aston Hotels & Resorts
Aston Hotels & Resorts, formerly ResortQuest Hawaii, operates a diverse range of condominium resorts and hotels with accommodations from hotel rooms and condominium suites, to villas and cottages that suit any lifestyle, taste or budget. Based in Honolulu, the company manages more than 4,300 rooms in 25 properties on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii. For more information, visit www.AstonHotels.com or call toll free 866-774-2924.
Aston is an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:IILG), a leading global provider of membership and leisure services to the vacation industry.
About The Hawaii Tourism Authority
The HTA was created in 1998 to ensure a successful visitor industry well into the future. Its mission is to strategically manage Hawaii tourism in a sustainable manner consistent with its economic goals, cultural values, preservation of natural resources, community desires, and visitor industry needs. For more information, please visit www.hawaiitourismauthority.org.