A joint venture has become full owner of Pearlridge Center, purchasing the rest of the property Thursday for $70 million.
Washington Prime Group Inc., based in Ohio, and its partner in the joint venture, O’Connor Mall Partners LP, announced the acquisition of 180,000 square feet of space in the Uptown section, anchored by Ross Dress for Less and TJ Maxx.
Pearlridge is made up of two complexes known as Uptown and Downtown. The partners announced in January a $33 million redevelopment of Downtown.
“This transaction results in the complete control of Pearlridge Center under one operator. Gaining control was quite important as we commence with the previously announced redevelopment project,” Lou Conforti, Washington Prime’s CEO and director, said in a news release.
GayTravel.com awards Starwood Hawaii
Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Hawaii, which comprises 11 properties, has earned the inaugural Hotel Collection award from GayTravel.com, which markets itself as a travel resource with a gay perspective.
“We are thrilled to have been selected for this award as we always strive to do what is ‘pono,’ or right,” said Kelly Sanders, area general manager for Starwood Hotels in Hawaii. “Welcoming our friends, brothers and sisters from around the world with open arms is truly what ‘aloha’ represents.”
GayTravel Awards recognize inclusive travel-related companies and destinations and seek to inspire others to raise inclusiveness, service levels and amenities, said GayTravel Chief Visionary Officer Steve Rohrlick.
ON THE MOVE
The Queen’s Health Systems has named the following new directors: Charie Lee Wicklund to director of internal audit from manager, internal audit. Her experience also includes being manager at Ernst & Young LLP for nine years. Dan Yousey as director, information technology project management office. He was previously a senior consultant for Scorpius LLC, adjunct professor at Hawaii Pacific University and an officer of the U.S. Air Force.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort has hired Deborah Ramelb as assistant director of human resources. Her more than 25 years of experience include HR director-staff relations for Hawaii Pacific University; client services manager, human resources for Kamehameha Schools; and numerous human resources positions for Hilton Grand Vacations, Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Maui Community College and Hawaiian Electric Co.
