New executive director announced for Visit Dana Point

By Kristina Pritchett

The board of directors for Visit Dana Point recently announced the appointment of Sean Keliiholokai as Executive Director for the destination marketing organization.

Keliiholokai will start in the position in mid-August and will be in charge of growing the local tourism industry through visitor attraction and retention, lodging offerings and group initiatives.

Previously, he was the Director of Sales and Marketing for the Greater Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau. He has worked for Hyatt Regency Orange County, Marriott International and Disneyland Resort.

Keliiholokai is a certified hospitality Sales Professional and holds a Masters of Hospitality Administration from the University of Nevada, and a B.S. in Business Administration from Biola University.