Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, the only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star Resort on Hawai’i Island, is to host the 27th Anniversary Run for Hope

TODAY'S INSPIRATION: Four Seasons Resort Hualālai, the only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star Resort on Hawai’i Island, is proud to host the 27th Anniversary Run for Hope with all proceeds to benefit cancer research.  Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts have been committed to fighting this cause since the original Terry Fox run held in 1980, and Hualalai continues this tradition for the community of Hawai’i.

From September 5 - 6, 2025, participants are invited to partake in the two-day, action-packed weekend featuring a variety of activities from 5k and 10k run/walks and a keiki dash, ending with tennis, pickleball and golf tournaments.

Charlie Parker, Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Hualalai.

"This year marks the 27th year of hosting the Run for Hope event, a cherished tradition that reflects the heart of Hualalai,” says Charlie Parker, Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. “Our efforts to support cancer research continue to make a meaningful impact here in our Hawai’i community, and we are proud to be bringing resources and awareness to such an important cause."

Charlie Parker has spent more than two decades in various positions at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide. In his role as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Parker leads the expansive oceanfront Resort through the launch of a resort-wide renovation, the first of this scope since opening more than 20 years ago. Also overseeing the operation of Hualalai’s residences, Parker brings a breadth of luxury hospitality experience and knowledge to his role.

Born in Scotland and raised in the UK, Parker received a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Management from Michigan State University and University of Surrey. After graduating, he joined Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, launching his career with the luxury hospitality brand. Parker has worked in a variety of positions and departments before his promotion to General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire in 2011. Following Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, Parker has contributed to the success of a multitude of hotels and resorts in Newport Beach, Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Maldives Explorer, Doha, Sharm El Sheikh, Hampshire, London at Ten Trinity Square, and most recently Oahu at Ko Olina. This diverse background provides a keen sense of the operation and serves as the foundation for his leadership as General Manager.

He is known for his strong business acumen, calm demeanour, and unwavering commitment to guests and employees. Continue reading here

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