Posts in category: Local Developments

Developers secured $431 million in financing to rebuild Kauaʻi’s historic Coco Palms resort after decades of false starts, marking a major milestone while underscoring lingering skepticism about its eventual completion.

Lawmakers approved roof repairs for the Hawaiʻi Convention Center while deferring major modernization funding, leaving the facility technologically outdated and raising concerns about Oʻahu’s long-term competitiveness in group tourism.

The closure and planned $135 million redevelopment of Ko Olina’s Paradise Cove reflects a transition toward upscale mixed-use experiences, signaling a shift that intensifies Hawaiʻi’s tourism value pressures.

State lawmakers are funding the demolition of Hilo’s vacant Country Club Condominium Hotel amid sea-level rise concerns on Banyan Drive, underscoring the urgent need for a cohesive regional master plan.

The opening of a dual-branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House in West Oʻahu creates shared operational efficiencies, highlighting the strategic pivot toward capturing non-traditional hospitality demand in growing residential areas.

New high-end proposals for Lānaʻi and Ala Moana highlight a push toward luxury growth despite Oʻahu’s aging hotel inventory, underscoring the challenge of scaling premium supply in a constrained market.

A surge of property refreshes across Waikīkī illustrates a competitive push to modernize aging inventory, yet varying levels of investment highlight the industry’s struggle to balance capital expenditure with rising guest expectations.

Escalating repair costs and budget cuts at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center highlight the consequences of deferred maintenance, threatening meeting planner confidence and the state’s ability to compete for future group business.

Paradise Cove Lū‘au is closing after 40+ years in Ko Olina as the site makes way for Waianiani at the Cove, with a full auction of tiki statues, canoes, and memorabilia marking the end of an era.