The new Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore opens in Kahului with 136 rooms—and summer rates topping $300 a night, a striking jump for a brand usually half that price.
Big Island, Big Refi
Mirae Asset lands a $136M refi for the Fairmont Orchid as the resort advances a $110M renovation aimed at boosting rates and performance along the Kohala Coast.
Brand Changes, Management Swaps, and the Loss of Local Control
Highgate loses Renaissance Honolulu to Crescent as Hawaiʻi’s management landscape shifts again, with soft brands rising and local operators increasingly replaced by mainland players.
Rainbow Tower and Waikoloa Reno’s
Park Hotels invests big in Hawaiʻi, completing phase one of the Rainbow Tower’s $83M refresh and advancing a $68M Palace Tower renovation at Waikoloa, with both projects targeting 2026.
Moana, Ka Laʻi, Fairmont Roll Out $250M+ in Hawaiʻi Hotel Renovations
Waikīkī’s Moana Surfrider, Ka Laʻi, and the Fairmont Orchid roll out more than $250M in renovations, marking major upgrades across Hawaiʻi—from historic makeovers to Gold Floor luxury.
New Properties
New year, new hotels: from Waikoloa’s $113M dual-IHG project to Hilton’s major expansions on Oahu and Maui, Hawaiʻi’s development pipeline heats up with budget brands in pricey markets.
The Lost City of Ko Olina
Ko Olina’s long-stalled Atlantis project resurfaces as a new buyer pays $216M for two oceanfront parcels, reviving big promises, and big skepticism, around the resort’s future.
