January 5, 2015 – Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group, today announced that Laie resident, David Betham, has accepted the position of General Manager for the new Courtyard by Marriott hotel set to open in Laie, Hawaii this summer.

“We are very happy and pleased that Dave has accepted this position,” said Arthur Holman, vice president of operations for Lodging Dynamics. “We began our search some time ago and received great resumes from across the globe, many with connections to Hawaii and to Oahu. Ultimately, we narrowed our selection to a number of qualified applicants with local roots and ties — we knew it was important to get the right person in place to lead this hotel. We met some amazing candidates through the process.”

David Betham has an extensive hospitality background, gaining experience from hotels in Oahu in operations and finance positions for several hotel brands. He has also worked in a number of other travel]related and tourism industries in Hawaii, including the Polynesian Cultural Center. David is a graduate of BYU – Hawaii with a degree in Business Administration. Betham will oversee all aspects of the new hotel’s operation, including implementation of brand service strategy and initiatives.

New General Manager, David Betham, said, “I am grateful for the opportunity to work in my back yard, and with members of our community. I am excited at the prospect of working with the outstanding team at Lodging Dynamics. Our Laie community has anxiously awaited this development, and we truly see this as a jewel for our community. I have full faith that as a team, we can make this property a jewel in Lodging Dynamics’ portfolio, the owners’ assets, and to our North Shore and Windward communities.”

Located at 55-400 Kamehameha Highway, the 144-unit Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore offers convenient access to the Brigham Young University-Hawaii campus, the Polynesian Cultural Center and all the local happenings in the North Shore area. The hotel features an upgraded outdoor swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, guest laundry and meeting room. The hotel also boasts The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect., offering casual, flexible seating; easier access to higher quality and healthier menu options for breakfast; and light evening fare, including snacks so guests can unwind. Coffee lovers can also enjoy freshly brewed Starbucks coffee.