On May 13, more than 3,000 walkers and 160 runners will take part in the 39th Annual Charity Walk Fundraiser, sponsored by the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association. Last year, $305,690 was raised for 54 Hawaii Island charities, and event…
Tom Rohr or Thos Rohr or even "The Commish" Tom Rohr - CEO of Waikoloa Land Company from 1988 - 2010 Developing a long range, big-picture project such as Waikoloa Beach Resort takes a leader with keen instinct, business acumen,…
Thos Rohr Leads the Way Developing a long range, big-picture project such as Waikoloa Beach Resort takes a leader with keen instinct, business acumen, and an abundance of sheer persistence. Those are traits that nicely sum up Thos Rohr, president…
“The Commish is a pioneer,” says Scott Head, vice president of resort operations for Waikoloa Land Company, who worked alongside Rohr for several years. “He developed and promoted a golf lifestyle that is now so popular at island resorts, and…
Rohr brought both his keen promotional instincts and his friendship with Arnold Palmer with him to Waikoloa Beach Resort. When he was named president and CEO of Waikoloa Land Company in 1988, construction was almost complete on the Hyatt Regency…
Rohr’s accomplishments also include concepting and building the Waikoloa Bowl at Queens’ Gardens, where major concerts and monthly events over the years have brought the local community and resort guests together to enjoy music, food, and culture. Waikoloa Resort also…
Queens’ MarketPlace came alive on Friday, February 3, from 5 - 8 pm, as the Year of the Rooster was celebrated during the annual Asian Fest. The free event is a unique and popular way to experience and enjoy the…
Queens’ MarketPlace came alive on Friday, February 3, from 5 - 8 pm, as the Year of the Rooster was celebrated during the annual Asian Fest. The free event is a unique and popular way to experience and enjoy the…
Several chefs and restaurants represented Waikoloa Beach Resort at the 24th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Heritage Festival in Waimea on Saturday, February 4. With cooking demonstrations taking place at Kamuela Hongwanji, participants included Sushi Shiono (Island Gourmet Markets at Queens’…
Several chefs and restaurants represented Waikoloa Beach Resort at the 24th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Heritage Festival in Waimea on Saturday, February 4. With cooking demonstrations taking place at Kamuela Hongwanji, participants included Sushi Shiono (Island Gourmet Markets at Queens’…