Hawaii Tourism News

Outrigger moves to acquire latest Hawaii property
Outrigger has revived its plan to acquire ownership of Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, a 509-room property in a prime oceanfront location on the island of Hawai‘i.

AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea to open in Hawaii
Featuring 110 guestrooms with 12 suites, AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea is expected to welcome its first arrivals in April. It will mark the first property from the brand in Hawaii.

Four Seasons plans first all-inclusive wellness hotel in Hawaii
Unique to the Hawaiian market and a Four Seasons first, the all-inclusive hotel will focus exclusively on wellness retreats, offering a comprehensive and fully customisable program tailored to individual needs.

Rosewood set to re-open Kona Village in Hawai’i in 2020
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by global real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson to manage Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort.

Sixt continues successful US expansion with new Hawaii location
International mobility service provider Sixt has opened its first Hawaiian station on Maui Island and thus expanded its presence to one of the world’s most beautiful and popular holiday destinations.

Westin Hapuna Beach Resort opens in Hawaii
Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, in partnership with Mauna Kea Resorts, today announced the debut of The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort following an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation.

Maverick Helicopters expands Hawaii operations
Maverick Helicopters, an award-winning division of Maverick Aviation Group, will expand operations to Hawaii’s northernmost and oldest island, Kauai, later this year.

Hawaii Island Air files for bankruptcy protection
Hawaii Island Air has said it will file for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in an effort to continue normal operations while navigating through legal challenges recently presented by the lessors of its aircraft.

Air New Zealand to boost services to Honolulu for summer 2018
Air New Zealand will fly almost 60,000 additional seats between Auckland and Honolulu from April to October next year, an increase of 75 per cent compared with this year. The airline will operate an additional 94 return services during the period, moving to daily flights and up to nine services per week during the busy July school holiday period.

Hoen to lead Outrigger properties in Hawaii
Outrigger Enterprises has announced Kelly Hoen has been appointed the area general manager for the brand’s two iconic properties in Waikiki – Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort and Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort.

Mandarin Oriental unveils plans for Hawaii hotel
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced its intention to open a new luxury hotel and branded residences in Honolulu on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The project, which has a target opening date in early 2020, will enable Mandarin Oriental to introduce its hospitality to this important tourism and business destination.

Oceanwide signs with Kerzner for Hawaii Atlantis property
Chinese hospitality giant Oceanwide has entered into a management agreement with subsidiaries of Kerzner International for a new Atlantis resort in Ko Olina, a 642 acre development on the white sand beaches of the island of O’ahu in Hawaii.