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be hospitable® Traveler Experts Page
In developing the curriculum for the be hospitable® Traveler program, The Hilton Family of Hotels pulled together its hotel team members and a select group of outside experts with backgrounds in travel, cultural awareness and character development. Each of our experts provided their unique perspectives on hospitality and gave personal insights into the dos and don'ts of international travel to promote cultural understanding and hospitable behavior among both Team USA and business and leisure travelers.
Grant Nouchi
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Grant Nouchi serves as the Front Office Manager at the Hilton Village Vacation Suites and Kalia Tower Vacation Suites in Honolulu, HI. He oversees much of the property's Guest Services staff, ensuring his team promotes the Aloha Spirit to all guests by teaching the simple Hawaiian greetings "Aloha," "Mahalo" and "Aloha Kakahiaka." A Honolulu native, Nouchi moved to Japan at the age of six and lived in the Land of the Rising Sun for 12 years, ingratiating himself to the Japanese culture. Nouchi's time abroad taught him to respect different cultures, a practice that shines through when Nouchi interacts with his diverse staff and Hilton Village guests. Grant Nouchi on Awareness: When traveling abroad, learning a few simple greetings and phrases from the native language can go a long way. |
