Joshua Gray and Joshua Gahret Named by Aqua Hospitality to Lead Lotus Honolulu in Hawaii

July 29, 2013 – Honolulu, Hawaii?- MONOGRAM HOTEL COLLECTION, a division of Aqua Hospitality, announced the appointments of Joshua Gray as general manager and Joshua Gahret as hotel manager for the stylish 51-room Lotus Honolulu.

“Aqua Hospitality’s reputation as a Hawaii hotel leader with a commitment to exceptional guest service is why we hire the best and promote the most qualified individuals to key management positions,” said Ben Rafter, Aqua’s President and CEO. “The ‘Joshua team’ has strong operational experience and results-oriented skills that are perfect for Lotus Honolulu’s exciting new positioning in Waikiki.”

Joshua Gray, General Manager, Lotus Honolulu

Gray has been hired as the new general manager of Lotus Honolulu, replacing Matthew Pickett who transferred to another Aqua property.

A results-oriented professional, Gray has strong customer relations skills and strengths in front office operations, staff training, guest services, sales and problem resolution.

Gray comes to Lotus Honolulu after spending eight years at Wynn Las Vegas, most recently as Strategic Marketing Manager. He also held management positions at the Flamingo and Grand Casino Resort in Nevada.

A graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, Gray majored in Economics.

Joshua Gahret, Hotel Manager, Lotus Honolulu

Gahret was promoted from guest services manager to hotel manager of Lotus Honolulu.

Prior to joining Aqua in 2009, Gahret worked at Aston Waikiki Beach Tower, Fairmont Kea Lani and Hotel Hana Maui, where he started his hospitality career working as a reservation agent, bellman/bell captain and guest services agent.

Gahret received his Associate of Science in Nursing diploma from Indiana University in Bloomington.