California museum names Henry Kaiser to Hall of Fame Sep 17, 2009
Kaiser, who was semi-retired when he arrived in Hawai'i in 1954 at age 72, master-planned and developed Hawai'i Kai and a Waikiki resort on the site of what is now Hilton Hawaiian Village. HonoluluAdvertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
ALOHA FESTIVALS ALII Sep 11, 2009
Members of the Aloha Festivals Royal Court were introduced this morning at an investiture ceremony at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. They are. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii's farm-fresh crop Sep 5, 2009
This summer Hilton Hawaiian Village opened its first new beachfront restaurant in years, The $11 million renovation of Charo's old stomping grounds (then known as the Tropics Showroom) now showcases executive chef Jeffrey Vigilla's Hawaii-grown cuisine for all three meals, in collaboration with Mark Ellman of Maui's famed. Breakfast features Maui onion gravy on the loco moco (rice, fried eggs and hamburger are the other main ingredients) and Hamakua mushrooms in the baked egg white casserole... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Honor & ambition Aug 31, 2009
Shinran Shonin's 750th Memorial & Hawaii Kyodan's 120th Anniversary Commemoration Service, 9-11 a.m. Sept. 6, Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom. Register: 522-9200. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Labor Day brings great deals galore on staycations Aug 29, 2009
Hilton Hawaiian Village. Reservations: 949-4321. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fun Things To Do In Oahu With Kids Aug 26, 2009
Check in is at the Hilton Pier located in front of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Ali'i Tower. There are so many fun and diverse things to do with kids in Oahu that it's hard to pick which ones to do. (Suite101.com)
Property tax bill would aid renters Aug 25, 2009
Those exemptions helped spur the development of some of the first new improvements in Waikiki in several decades, including the Kalia Tower at Hilton Hawaiian Village and Outrigger Enterprises' Beachwalk/Lewers Street redevelopment. Several major development projects in Waikiki and elsewhere on O'ahu have been delayed by the bad economy and could be jump-started with a tax break, Dela Cruz said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Visitors opt for frugal fun Aug 25, 2009
The Lewers place has struggled with fewer tourists in town, but his Round Table Pizza at the Hilton Hawaiian Village has seen record high sales from April through July because of the low prices. "When they see my pricing, that's a good value," Bach said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Crews Find Swimmer's Body Off Waikiki Aug 17, 2009
He was last seen in waters off the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Friday afternoon ... Police recovered Yamada's body at about 11:45 p.m. Fire teams found Yamada floating in waters off the Hilton Hawaiian Village pier often used by Atlantis Submarines. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Missing Japanese tourist dies of an apparent drowning Aug 17, 2009
The Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office said this morning that a Japanese tourist who went missing after swimming off the Hilton Hawaiian Village Friday had drowned and identified him as Yoichiro Yamada, 29. Honolulu Fire Department Capt. Earle Kealoha said HFD responded to a reported drowning at 1651 Ala Moana, Blvd, also known as Kaisers, at about 11:45 p.m. Saturday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Body identified as missing swimmer's Aug 17, 2009
An extensive search for a missing Japanese tourist was called off early this morning after the Honolulu Medical Examiner s Office confirmed that a body found near the Hilton Hawaiian Village early this morning is that of Yoichiro Yamada, 29. Honolulu Fire Department Capt. Earle Kealoha said that the fire company responded to a drowning incident at 1651 Ala Moana Blvd. also known as Kaisers around 11:45 p.m. yesterday when a 60-year-old man found a body floating about 20 yards offshore from a... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hunt for missing Japanese visitor will resume tomorrow Aug 16, 2009
For the second straight day, rescue crews today found no sign of a 29-year-old visitor from Japan who went missing after swimming off the Hilton Hawaiian Village yesterday. The search will resume tomorrow, said Capt. Earle Kealoha, spokesman for the Honolulu Fire Department. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Crews search for missing Japanese visitor Aug 15, 2009
Rescue crews will resume their search tomorrow morning for a 29-year-old visitor from Japan who went missing after swimming off the Hilton Hawaiian Village today. The man went for a swim at about 9 a.m. and was last seen by family members at 9:30, police said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Oahu drinking-water use down 7% since 2001 Aug 10, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009. Posted on: Sunday, August 9, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Man's death raises concern about Hilton's 5-acre lagoon Aug 9, 2009
So Stock's death, after being found unconscious underwater near a drain in the Hilton Hawaiian Village lagoon, puzzles family and friends ... "They didn't warn anybody, they didn't rope anything off, nothing. "They had kids within minutes playing on the same rock where this guy was stuck," he said. The Hilton restored the 5-acre man-made Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Lagoon, built in the 1950s, in 2007. The once-murky but now blue lagoon features a "state-of-the-art water circulation system," the Hilton... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hilton finds 'no defects' in pump suspected in death Aug 9, 2009
The Hilton Hawaiian Village said yesterday its inspection of the circulation system for its popular 5-acre lagoon, following a fatal accident on July 30, found the system to be in good working order ... The Hilton Hawaiian Village said yesterday its inspection of the circulation system for its popular 5-acre lagoon, following a fatal accident on July 30, found the system to be in good working order. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Art calendar Jul 27, 2009
Demonstrations by guest artists; 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; daily; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Hilton Hawaiian Village; free; call for schedule: 949-3989. Demonstrations by Island artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mondays and Wednesdays-Fridays; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; free; call for schedule: 596-8885. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Memories of Hawaii's now-gone icons endure Jul 25, 2009
Hilton Hawaiian Village Dome. Cupid's Lounge. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Family-friendly fun Jul 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009. Posted on: Friday, July 17, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Imperial couple leaves Oahu for Big Island Jul 17, 2009
Yesterday, they places a wreath at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl, attended a lunch with the governor at Washington Place, and were honored at a banquet at the Hilton Hawaiian Village last night ... Yesterday, they places a wreath at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl, attended a lunch with the governor at Washington Place, and were honored at a banquet at the Hilton Hawaiian Village last night. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Japanese emperor honors war dead Jul 16, 2009
"The royal couple had also visited the historic cemetery in 1994 during their previous visit to Hawai'i.With Castagnetti and his wife holding umbrellas to keep Akihito and Michiko dry, the couple presented a chrysanthemum wreath to honor those interred at the cemetery."The rain was the only thing not under our control," Castagnetti quipped.Last night, Akihito and Michiko were the guests of honor at a banquet at the Hilton Hawaiian Village to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Crown Prince... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Japan's royal couple to visit Punchbowl Jul 15, 2009
They will also attend a banquet at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and visit Kapi'olani Park, but are not scheduled to visit the USS Arizona Memorial, according to the official itinerary ... The main public event is expected to be a banquet in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Crown Prince Akihito Scholarship Foundation at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko's Hawaii Itinerary Jul 15, 2009
6 p.m. 50th-anniversary dinner of the Crown Prince Akihito Scholarship at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. More than 100 present and former scholarship recipients are expected to be on hand to celebrate the golden anniversary of the scholarship foundation, established to promote understanding between the United States and Japan. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii condotel unit owners feel pinch as tourism continues to fall Jul 14, 2009
"It's kind of bad," said Takashi Wakui, who works for a Japanese travel company in Waikiki and owns a unit in the Palms at Waikiki on Ala Moana across from Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort /p. Typically, condotel owners receive close to 50 percent of revenue from their units under contracts with professional management firms that market and maintain the property. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Royals' visit a thrill for many older Japanese-Americans Jul 13, 2009
In her new role, Yasui feels "privileged" to attend the three big events on Wednesday: A morning wreath-laying at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific; a luncheon with Gov. Linda Lingle at Washington Place; and an evening banquet at the Hilton Hawaiian Village celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Crown Prince Akihito Scholarship, named after the now-emperor. "For many people who live in Hawai'i, we're not used to royalty," Yasui said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Taguba to salute Filipino vets Jul 3, 2009
The event will begin at 7 p.m. at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. All seats to the $250-a-plate event have been sold. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Foodbank to honor World War II Filipino-American veterans Jul 2, 2009
The event, a fundraiser for the Foodbank, will be held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom, from 6 to 9 p.m.. Representives of the 1st and 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiments, Philippine Scouts, Organized Guerillas, POWs and other Filipino-American veterans will be in attendance. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Candidate faults Lingle's leadership Jul 1, 2009
Pitting "the private sector against public employees and bashing unions might score some political points, but it's done nothing to stop economic bleeding. It has only made people more angry and disengaged," Abercrombie said at his birthday fundraiser for his governor's campaign at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort /p. Lingle has suggested that public-sector union leaders are in denial about the state's budget deficit. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Abercrombie draws 1,100 at start of run for governor Jul 1, 2009
FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STARBULLETIN.COM Democratic gubernatorial candidate Neil Abercrombie, center, spoke with former Gov. Ben Cayetano and Cayetano's wife, Vicky, during last night's "Abercrombie for Governor Birthday Celebration" at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Today s Edition. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii businesses smile at thought of dentist convention Jun 30, 2009
The Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa will host some meetings. The Hilton is also providing the largest room block to convention organizers and expects near 100-percent occupancy. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Gubernatorial fundraising in full swing Jun 28, 2009
Neil Abercrombie, also a Democrat, is formally kicking off his campaign Monday night with a "Birthday Bash" at the Hilton Hawaiian Village ... Neil Abercrombie, also a Democrat, is formally kicking off his campaign Monday night with a "Birthday Bash" at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Michael's faithful jam into stadium Jun 26, 2009
It was a crazed scene Thursday at the Hilton Hawaiian Village after Jackson arrived. Hundreds of fans converged on the pop megastar, pushing, shoving and climbing over each other to get closer to him. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tourism official urges focus on Asia Jun 24, 2009
For a region that has weathered tsunamis and an alarming death toll in Asia from SARS, the current economic decline is "not that bad," Duffell said in an interview after giving an address to the Travel and Tourism Research Association conference at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. "I think we're survivors.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
D.C. lu'au could be boon for tourism Jun 24, 2009
"Tihati is the ambassador of Hawai'i to the White House for all of us has been, for a long time," said Jerry Gibson, general manager of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, which is helping pay for the trip ... To fill out the cast for this special performance, the Thompsons raided Tihati productions at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, The Royal Hawaiian, the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the Hyatt Regency Maui, the Hyatt Regency Kaua'i and the Waikoloa Marriott. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Army's Fife and Drum Corps to visit Oahu Jun 4, 2009
June 13 6 to 10 p.m. Army Birthday Ball (Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tickets required call 808-438-9761). More Breaking news headlines. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Award salutes Cazimero Brothers Jun 2, 2009
The honorees will be recognized at a dinner and ceremony June 20 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village ... June 20 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii hotels offer great -- and bizarre -- deals May 31, 2009
The Hilton is giving away money in its "50 Years of Aloha" special, offered through Dec. 20 at all four Hilton properties in Hawaii: Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island, Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort n Waikiki, Doubletree Alana Hotel Waikiki and Grand Wailea Resort Hotel n Maui. The deal marks Hawaii's 50th anniversary of statehood. (Florida Today)
Hawaii Deals May 28, 2009
The Hilton is giving away money in its "50 Years of Aloha" special, offered through Dec. 20 at all four Hilton properties in Hawaii: Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island, Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa in Waikiki, Doubletree Alana Hotel Waikiki and Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa on Maui. The deal marks Hawaii's 50th anniversary of statehood. (KCRA 3, CA)
'09 school leadership award goes to Kaunakakai principal May 22, 2009
Janice Espiritu, principal of Kaunakakai Elementary on Moloka'i, was presented the 2009 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award last night at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Espiritu was honored at the Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation banquet at the hotel. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Catch a wave in Hawaii: Where to learn surfing on Oahu May 5, 2009
Legendary waterman and champion big wave surfer Clyde Aikau opened Aikau Pure Hawaiian Surf Academy on Waikiki Beach, just outside of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa. Aikau - also known as the younger brother of the late, legendary surfer Eddie Aikau - has taught people how to surf on Duke's Beach for more than three decades. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
World's Most Perfect Massage? May 3, 2009
On a recent return trip from Asia, I found myself with five days to spend in Honolulu and settled into my all-time favorite hotel, Hilton Hawaiian Village. Bay Area mogul Henry J. Kaiser (yes, that Kaiser) built the Village in the 1950s. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Hawaii Better Business Bureau presents annual Torch Awards Apr 30, 2009
The awards were presented today at a luncheon at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Better Business Bureau to present Torch Awards Apr 28, 2009
The awards luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
People on the Move for Sunday, April 19, 2009 Apr 19, 2009
Winners statewide are to be recognized at an April 24th luncheon at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on O ahu. Growing up on Kaua i, Naomi has always embraced the island lifestyle and was certainly determined to contribute and serve the community in a dynamic way. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Flemings undecided on early entry Apr 12, 2009
Tickets are still available for the men's basketball awards banquet, which is scheduled for Thursday at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Tapa Ballroom. No-host cocktails start at 5:30 p.m., with dinner and program to follow. (Honolulu Advertiser)
MORNING MUSIC Apr 10, 2009
Several hundred people including Gov. Linda Lingle, members of her administration, county mayors, state legislators and leaders from business, military and faith-based communities attended the event at the Hilton Hawaiian Village ... LaKesha Nugent, left, and Darnell Abraham, of the Azusa Pacific University School of Music, performed this morning during opening ceremonies of the Hawaii Prayer Breakfast at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Coming events Apr 7, 2009
Small Business Awards Luncheon, April 24, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Ballroom: Winner's Circle 11 a.m., registration 11:30 a.m., luncheon and presentations 12 p.m.; $45 per person, $450 per table of 10. Registration. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii Begs Obama to Back Business Travel Apr 6, 2009
Among the 132 cancellations was a Wells Fargo Co. corporate meeting booked at the sprawling 3,543-room Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort in May. In February, the bank abruptly canceled a Las Vegas trip after criticism that it was misusing $25 billion in bailout money. (Newsmax)
Kauais small businesses honored Mar 30, 2009
The 2009 SBA Small Business Award winners will be honored with special events on all islands and capped by the 22nd Annual Statewide Luncheon at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Friday, April 24, 2009, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.. Hosted by the Hawaii Women s Business Center, the luncheon will also feature the Winner s Circle, a special business expo for award winners to showcase their products and services. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
SBA salutes Akimeka exec Mar 28, 2009
All winners will be honored at the 22nd Annual Statewide SBA Small Business Awards Luncheon on April 24 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. In your voice. (Honolulu Advertiser)
SBA names Hawaii's 2009 small business award winners Mar 24, 2009
All winners will be honored at the 22nd Annual Statewide SBA Small Business Awards Luncheon on April 24, 2009, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. In your voice. (Honolulu Advertiser)
In The Military: Arizona Memorial to be reconstructed Mar 23, 2009
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Vincent Okamoto, a Vietnam War veteran, will be the keynote speaker next Sunday at the 66th-anniversary luncheon of the formation of the World War II 442nd Regimental Combat Team at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom ... Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Vincent Okamoto, a Vietnam War veteran, will be the keynote speaker next Sunday at the 66th-anniversary luncheon of the formation of the World War II 442nd Regimental Combat Team at the Hilton Hawaiian... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
K-drama star Song Il Kook arrives in Honolulu Mar 21, 2009
Song Il Kook appeared at a press conference today at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. ANDREW SHIMABUKU | The Honolulu Advertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Class examines clothing's role in expression Mar 14, 2009
Sacs in the City will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 4 in the Coral Ballroom, Hilton Hawaiian Village. Tickets: $85 ($100 after Sunday); call 946-6466 or visit. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hilton bustling with upgrades Mar 13, 2009
Even before the recent construction, the oceanfront Hilton Hawaiian Village already had the largest number of hotel rooms of any resort in the state and the largest of any Hilton in the country, and at least one Web site ranks it as the 12th largest resort in the world, Conching said. It has 3,543 rooms including the new Grand Waikikian tower. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Stubborn infection worst in Hawaii Mar 12, 2009
The potentially deadly problems posed by drug-resistant "superbugs" will occupy 200 medical specialists from around the world at a four-day conference beginning tomorrow at the Hilton Hawaiian Village ... These will be among growing problems posed by antibiotic-resistant bugs explored by more than 200 authorities in the field at a 00004000 three-day conference tomorrow through Saturday at the Hilton Hawaiian Village ... " These will be among growing problems posed by antibiotic-resistant bugs... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii time shares make top 25 list Feb 25, 2009
The properties are HGVC at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa in Honolulu (No. 5), Marriott s Maui Ocean Club in Lahaina (No. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Honolulu indie film fest's ready for action Feb 21, 2009
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort. $8; five-film pass $25; all-day pass $50; all-access pass $100. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Lawmakers take fundraising to slopes Feb 20, 2009
Inouye, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, raised about $100,000 at last weekend's event at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa, according to Helen Milby, his fundraiser. It was held in Hawaii so Inouye could raise money and carry out constituent work in his home state, she said. (USA Today)
Conference attendees attempt ukulele world record Feb 17, 2009
More than 900 attendees to the La Quinta National Conference at the Hilton Hawaiian Village today set what is believed to be a Guinness world record for the largest ukulele ensemble. The group, led by Island recording artist Kelly Boy DeLima, plucked and strummed the tune "La Bamba.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
HVCB to lead marketing mission to Australlia next week Feb 14, 2009
The push includes sales executives for the Kauai Visitors Bureau, Oahu Visitors Bureau, Maui Visitors Bureau, Big Island Visitors Bureau, Hawaiian Airlines, Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort Starwood Hotels ts Waikiki, Sheraton Maui Resort, The Westin Maui Resort Aloha Holidays, Incentives Hawaii, Island Partners Hawaii, and Maui Jim Sunglasses. In your voice. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hilton Hawaiian Village restaurants close Feb 8, 2009
Hilton Hawaiian Village closes two restaurants, shifts workers - Pacific Business News (Honolulu) ... Hilton Hawaiian Village closes two restaurants, shifts workers ... The decline in visitor counts, rising costs and severe economic conditions have precipitated this action, said Jerry Gibson, senior vice president of Hilton Hawaii and managing director of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, in a statement to PBN. We are committed to offering help to our team members during this transition and our goal... (Pacific Business News, HI)
Beach vacations to please the entire family Feb 7, 2009
The Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa in Waikiki is a family-friendly option ... "No boredom is likely at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Waikiki, where creative club activities also teach about Hawaiian culture. Alternatively, take the family to the newly revamped Ritz-Carlton Naples, for budding marine biologists. The resort boasts 11 aquariums, including touch tanks where kids can get up close and personal with turtles and starfish. Older children can hang out in the hotel's... (MSNBC -- Travel)
