Castle Hospitality Group, a Hawaii-based hotel, condo resort and vacation rental management company, has revealed that Alan Mattson, president/CEO, will retire by the end of the year. To ensure a seamless transition, the company has appointed longtime Hawaii hospitality executive Matt Bailey as COO.
With more than 40 years of hospitality and travel industry experience, Mattson joined Castle in 1999 as SVP, sales and marketing and was promoted to president/COO in 2005 and then president/CEO in 2018.
“It has been a privilege to be part of Castle over the last 24 years and to partner with such an amazing team,” said Mattson. “I am proud of the legacy we have built as one of the most innovative hotel and resort management companies in the Pacific, and I look forward to following the company’s success in the years ahead.”
Bailey previously served as president/COO, Aqua-Aston Hospitality. He also held executive positions with Sundance Resort, Aston Hotels & Resorts, The Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa and Carmel Valley Ranch. Most recently, he served as GM of the Montage Kapalua Bay. He has more than 40 years of experience in the hotel industry
“Castle Hospitality Group is an exceptional company with two distinct brands and a disciplined focus on delivering results through innovation,” said Bailey. “I’m excited about my new role and the opportunity to drive continued growth and profitability.”