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for the Hawaiʻi Convention Center while deferring major modernization funding, leaving the facility technologically outdated and raising concerns about Oʻahu’s long-term competitiveness in group tourism.
Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before…
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.
Honu Make Great Executives
Recent high-profile executive appointments at HVCB and Roberts Hawaii highlight a trend of recruiting local returnees, underscoring the value of leaders who combine outside expertise with deep cultural understanding.
Sheraton Shuffle
Kaleo Kenui takes over as general manager of the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, succeeding Tetsuji Yamazaki amidst a leadership shuffle and underscoring the strategic importance of veteran local operations expertise.
Waikīkī’s Biggest Resort Gets a Leadership Refresh
Hilton Hawaiian Village announced multiple executive appointments following its $83 million Rainbow Tower renovation, positioning the state’s largest resort to optimize operations and commercial strategy amid evolving market demands.
Pulling the Threads on Tapestry
The Maui Seaside Hotel’s unencumbered listing arrives alongside several Waikīkī properties entering the sales block, raising questions about shifting owner exit strategies and broader market valuation pressures.
Castle Keeps Building Its Kingdom
Castle’s acquisition of the Lahaina Shores Beach Resort management contract follows its recent expansion into Waikīkī, underscoring the strategic importance of inventory control in maximizing condo-resort yield.
Wait… Who’s Managing The Laylow?
Makeready’s quiet assumption of management at The Laylow under parent company Rockbridge marks its first Hawaii expansion, signaling a shift toward internal brand consolidation over third-party operators.
Bill 9’s Escape Hatch?
Maui’s advancing Bill 88 zoning carve-out seeks to shield thousands of short-term rentals from elimination, countering previous regulatory mandates and raising questions about the county’s exposure to ongoing legal challenges.
The Coconut Wireless Is Never Wrong
Thomas Foti was officially appointed as Managing Director of Hilton Hawaiian Village after leaving Marriott.
