July 18, 2025
The lobby and the rooms in the historic hotel’s Tower Wing have been transformed
Hawaii’s Moana Surfrider has reached a major milestone in its ongoing renewal, unveiling its refreshed lobby and welcoming guests to newly renovated rooms in the Tower Wing.
Read More…July 18, 2025
New uber-extravagant accommodations from US$5,000 per night
Halekulani, a luxury hotel in Waikiki, this week unveiled two new Premier Suites—The Bungalow and The Penthouse—available to book for USD $5,000 a night. With the introduction of these two suites, the hotel’s collection of Premier Suites now totals five.
Read More…June 18, 2025
Meanwhile, Luminara will sail to 10 new APAC ports in winter 2026/27
With the launch of its Winter 2026–2027 program, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has confirmed its expansion into French Polynesia, Hawaii and the Asia Pacific region.
Read More…June 2, 2025
Hawaii tourism evvent head wants destination to be the ‘Davos of the Pacific’
The President and CEO of Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) believes the Aloha State is ripe for massive MICE business. In Sydney today, Aaron Salā said the foundations have been set in Australia and New Zealand market for several years, and that now is the time to “pivot” and capitalise on the opportunities.
Read More…June 2, 2025
US carrier switches Australia alliance from Virgin Australia, effective this week
Qantas Frequent Flyers will be able to use Qantas Points to book hundreds of thousands of new reward seats with Hawaiian Airlines from Thursday, marking the start of the strategic airline partnership between the two carriers.
Read More…May 11, 2025
Four Season’s largest lounge globally to debut in Hawaii this July
Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina in Hawaii will launch an exclusive new Club Lounge from 4 July 2025.
Read More…July 22, 2024
US$60 million renovation of Keauhou Bay property
The US$60 million renovation of OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa is now complete. Perched on the cliffs of Keauhou Bay with ocean views across the Kona coast of the Big Island of Hawai‘i, the history of Keauhou resonates throughout the transformed property.
Read More…June 12, 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury, lifestyle division to enter Hawaii
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is partnering with Kauai’s landmark Coco Palms Resort, establishing the first location in Hawaii for IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio. Following a historically sensitive restoration of the iconic property, Coco Palms, A Kimpton Resort, will once again become an inspiring tropical retreat for travellers and the Kaua‘i community to explore all the expansive experiences the destination has to offer.
Read More…May 31, 2024
Host Hotels & Resorts acquires iconic 450-key luxury resort on Oahu’s North Shore
Owners of the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii have agreed to sell the property for approximately US$680 million to Host Hotels & Resorts.
Read More…May 17, 2024
Tickets for ‘Auana at Outrigger Beachcomber Hotel now on sale
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has unveiled details of its first resident production in Hawai’i that has been named “‘Auana”. Announced 12 months ago, the Hawai’i-inspired production will be hosted at Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel from late 2024, and is a unique curation of artistry, acrobatics and heritage.
Read More…March 4, 2024
New era of wellness with treatments honouring Hawaiian rituals
Maui’s iconic Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, has opened its highly anticipated Kilolani Spa, an all-new open air luxury spa adorned by the natural beauty of Hawaii.
Read More…February 9, 2024
Extensive interior renovation planned for hotel’s 15th anniversary in 2025
Hilton has revealed the new name for its first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in Hawaii – the former Trump International Waikiki – as Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts.
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