Hilton Grand Vacations’ new 32-story Ka Haku tower has topped off on the former King’s Village site, bringing 205 timeshare units to Waikīkī next summer, minus the Elvis statue, but likely not the clipboard-wielding ambassadors.
Roof Work Kicks Off Jan 1 (Hopefully), Done by 2028 (Fingers Crossed)
Hawaiʻi Convention Center’s $64M roof repair is set to begin Jan. 1, 2026, with completion expected in 2028. Eighteen major events have already been rescheduled as DAGS takes over project management.
Is It Time to Panic Yet?
With soft summer numbers, slipping demand, and mounting mixed messages about tourism, Hawaiʻi faces a real slowdown, one fueled as much by policy whiplash as by market forces.
Convention Center Construction Delays? Shocking!
Convention Center roof repairs face yet another likely delay as DAGS takes over, raising fresh concerns for future group business and the long-term trust of meeting planners.
Aloha Tokyo, Aloha Hope
Aloha Tokyo drew huge crowds and strong Outrigger support, offering a hopeful sign for Japan’s slow tourism rebound and reminding Hawaiʻi that demand is still there, just waiting to return.
Time to Rethink the Agenda? Travel Weekly Leadership Forum
Travel Weekly’s Hawaiʻi Leadership Forum delivered familiar insights, but calls for fresher voices grew louder as HVCB’s Aaron Salā pushed for regenerative tourism over recycled talking points.
Airbnb Donates $1M to Hawaiʻi Foodbank—Altruism or Optics?
Airbnb donates $1M to Hawaiʻi Foodbank, one of its largest gifts ever, providing two million meals amid questions over whether the gesture softens ongoing backlash around housing and tourism.
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.
Construction Delays? Who could have imagined?
The Hawaiʻi Convention Center’s $64M roof project now stretches to 2027, forcing HTA to reshuffle 18 major events and putting millions in group business at risk after years of legislative delays.
Hawaiian Voices in Ko Olina
Ko Olina partners with CNHA to deepen its cultural commitments and dedicate new Hawaiian-focused lands, as questions loom over how the coming Atlantis Resort will embrace the initiative.
