“Shotgun Tom” Kelly’s interview with Randi Fernandez, Account Executive at JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa:

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Highlights of the interview:

• They infuse the Hawaiian culture into the resort.
• Associates are from all parts of the island, who love to share talents, music, and dance.
• Twice a year they put on a show for the guests in their lobby featuring hula and music.
• Randi is part of the Hawaiian Hula Group, and her family has generations of hula dancers.
• The hula dances tell stories from generations to generations.
• They want all guests to leave with a nice overall feeling with knowledge of the history, which will bring them back to Hawaii.