Arrest made in murder of Waikiki tourist Oct 10, 2009
Antone's body was found by a jogger on the beach fronting The Royal Hawaiian hotel a week ago. Witnesses told police Susa and Antone had been seen leaving the Waikiki Ohana West Hotel together at around 1:40 a.m. that morning. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Suspect arrested in death of tourist on Waikiki Beach Oct 9, 2009
Susa was seen with Antone at a Waikiki hotel Friday morning, hours before a jogger found her body floating in the water fronting the Royal Hawaiian Hotel ... Susa was seen with Antone at a Waikiki hotel Friday morning, hours before a jogger found her body floating in the water fronting the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Jail sought for man since 2006 Oct 9, 2009
The following morning the nude body of Bryanna Antone a college student celebrating her 25th birthday with her first trip to Hawai'i was found by a jogger about 6 a.m. along the shoreline fronting The Royal Hawaiian hotel. tough decisions. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Death followed jail release Oct 8, 2009
About 6 a.m. the next day, the body of Bryanna Antone was discovered by a man jogging on the beach fronting the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Police took Susa into custody Monday after identifying him as a "person of interest" in Antone's death. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Oahu man still wanted Oct 6, 2009
Hours later, a jogger found her nude body on the beach fronting the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Dr. Russell Masunaga, a dentist who practices in Kalihi, attended the convention. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Police hold man wanted in tourist's death Oct 6, 2009
Police tonight caught a man wanted in connection with the death of a tourist from New Mexico whose nude body was discovered Friday morning by a man as he jogged along the sands of Waikiki Beach, in front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Police took into custody Aaron M. Susa, 31, who had been sought as a "person of interest" in the death of Bryanna Antone, 25, a college student. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Police find man sought for questioning in death on Waikiki Beach Oct 6, 2009
A jogger saw the nude body of a woman, identified by friends as Bryanna Antone, in the water in front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel Friday morning ... A jogger saw the nude body of a woman, identified by friends as Bryanna Antone, in the water in front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel Friday morning. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Man, 31, sought in death Oct 5, 2009
Her body was discovered by a jogger just after 6 a.m. on the beach near the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. "It's a very important case, and we want to solve it," Kau said yesterday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Man sought for questioning in death of Waikiki tourist Oct 5, 2009
A woman tourist whose nude body was found in the waters off the Royal Hawaiian Hotel might have been murdered, and police are asking for the public's help to find a 31-year-old man in connection with the case ... The woman found dead on the beach fronting the Royal Hawaiian Hotel was a relative of someone attending the American Dental Association Convention ... A woman tourist whose nude body was found in the waters off the Royal Hawaiian Hotel might have been murdered, and police are asking for... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Nude woman's body spurs 'suspicious' case Oct 4, 2009
Alaska resident Tammy Clancy woke up yesterday and saw from her hotel room police swarming the section of the beach fronting the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki ... The body of a naked woman was found this morning on the beach fronting the Royal Hawaiian Hotel ... Alaska resident Tammy Clancy woke up yesterday and saw from her hotel room police swarming the section of the beach fronting the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Nude woman found dead on beach in Waikiki Oct 4, 2009
A jogger came across the woman's body on the beach fronting The Royal Hawaiian hotel at 6:01 a.m., police said ... Investigators later moved the woman's body up the beach, close to a concrete wall that separates The Royal Hawaiian hotel from the public beach area ... Clayton Kau talked about the discovery early yesterday morning of a woman's body found by a jogger in front of The Royal Hawaiian hotel in Waikiki. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Police say woman found in Waikiki may have been murdered Oct 4, 2009
Police are now saying the death of a woman tourist whose nude body was found in the water off the Royal Hawaiian Hotel may have been murdered ... Police are now saying the death of a woman tourist whose nude body was found in the water off the Royal Hawaiian Hotel may have been murdered. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Police investigating death of woman found on beach in Waikiki Oct 3, 2009
A jogger came across the woman's body on the beach fronting the Royal Hawaiian Hotel shortly after 6 this morning. Bryan Cheplic of the city's Emergency Services Department said paramedics pronounced the woman dead at 6:27 a.m.. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Nude body of woman found near Royal Hawaiian Oct 3, 2009
The nude body of a woman, believed to be in her 20s, was found just before dawn today on the beach fronting the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki ... The nude body of a woman, believed to be in her 20s, was found just before dawn today on the beach fronting the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Woman's Nude Body Found On Waikiki Beach Oct 3, 2009
The body was found on the shore in front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel shortly after 6 a.m. by a jogger. Police classified the case as a suspicious, unattended death. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Home-cooked success Sep 24, 2009
5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Oct. 16, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Monarch Room ... 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Oct. 16, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Monarch Room. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Improve your digital photography skills at 'Aiea Public Library's free workshop Sep 21, 2009
Items for sale will include: antiques and other items from kama'aina estates and The Royal Hawaiian hotel. Call 922-2744 for more information. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Youths help make a mural, memories Sep 15, 2009
"It will be wonderful for the students," said Alice Chen, logistics coordinator for Mea Makamae, a cultural practitioner store at the Royal Hawaiian hotel that sponsors the program. "The great thing about this program is there's been a lot of Hawaiian immersion and culture. The students are connected to the idea that is a project bigger than themselves.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hear about writing from notable authors Aug 24, 2009
Sheraton Waikiki, Royal Hawaiian hotel ... Sheraton Waikiki, Royal Hawaiian hotel. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii's Statehood Protested, Celebrated Aug 23, 2009
When we cut the star out it symbolized it was an illusion from the beginning," said protestor Joseph Farias.The ending came Friday night at the palace with the closing chant proclaiming a promising future."It sings to our community and to our people to rise up triumphantly over all of the challenges that will come our way and to never give up hope," said Falemei.We did see police presence but the program remained peaceful.There was also a statehood commemoration, one that brightened the skies... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii eats section Aug 22, 2009
Not-for-profit humanitarian organization Tag the World is holding a "Red Carpet Lu'au" 6 p.m. Sunday at The Royal Hawaiian hotel. More than 20 celebrities are expected to make a red carpet appearance, including actor Dean Cain and model/actress Amber Valletta, whose brother Robert Parks Valletta founded the organization. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Inouye fundraiser a sign of prudence Aug 20, 2009
As reported by The Advertiser's Derrick DePledge, Inouye hauled in more than a million bucks at a Royal Hawaiian Hotel event last week. That's likely a record for a local political fundraiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Inouye fundraiser raises $1 million Aug 19, 2009
Daniel K. Inouye raised more than $1 million at a fundraiser last week at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, according to his campaign, which appears to be a record take for a local political campaign at a single event. Inouye's fundraiser rivals the $1. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Makana proves he's a master of the showroom Aug 15, 2009
That's Makana's foray into showroom turf, every Thursday night at the fabled, beloved Monarch Room of the remodeled Royal Hawaiian hotel ... The Royal Hawaiian hotel ... Monarch Room, The Royal Hawaiian hotel. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Congressmen Took Exotic 'Climate Change' Junket Aug 10, 2009
com - Congressmen Took Exotic mate Changenket. Sunday, August 9, 2009. (Newsmax)
Lawmakers' Global-Warming Trip Hit Tourist Hot Spots; 'Snorkeling at Great Barrier Reef'... Aug 9, 2009
On the last night of their 11-day trip, the lawmakers stayed at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. The spokesman for Mr. Baird said he would have been "every bit as happy camping as staying in a hotel.". (The Drudge Report)
Hotel share prices up as economy improves Aug 9, 2009
It also manages The Royal Hawaiian hotel in Waikiki. Marriott International Inc. shares were up $2. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fifty years ago: fashion in Hawaii Aug 1, 2009
Her daughters were among the girls attending the Dan and Ginny Wallace Dance Studio Cotillion at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in demure sundresses and little white gloves. Pence owns a vintage mu'umu'u celebrating statehood, created in 1959. (Honolulu Advertiser)
A tag on Oahu Jul 20, 2009
There will be festivities at Kapi'olani Park following the triathlon, as well as an evening lu'au at the Royal Hawaiian hotel. Organizers say a "surprise A-list singer" will perform at the lu'au. (Honolulu Advertiser)
What slump? 100% of buyers stay committed to Trump hotel Jul 3, 2009
Room rates will be competitive with some of the other luxury properties in Waikiki, including the neighboring oceanfront Halekulani, the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and the , which charge $300-$395 and $650-$670 for standard and oceanfront rooms, and up to $1,440 for two-bedroom suites. Rates for the Trump hotel in Chicago start at $395 per night for a city room view and go up to $1,515. (Pacific Business News, HI)
D.C. lu'au could be boon for tourism Jun 24, 2009
Misty Tufono, daughter of the Thompsons, who is vice president of the family company's Maui Division and a performer in Tihati's new show at The Royal Hawaiian hotel, will perform a traditional oli, "Mele O Na Kai 'Ewalu," which she describes as a chant "that programs the eight glorious ocean channels of our Islands.". Tufono said the White House engagement will help stimulate interest in the Islands to help distinguish and expose Hawaiian and other Polynesian entertainment forms and perhaps... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Old-style Hawaii Tourism Authority junket pulls new media Jun 5, 2009
Our cell phones didn t work, either, said Lu, stopping at the Royal Hawaiian hotel earlier this week. We waited until we left the park and could make our postings again. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Letters for Thursday, May 14, 2009 May 15, 2009
Keith still does special projects but he has retired from regular performances, after 35 years of performing in Waikiki, including 17 years at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, with his lovely and talented wife, Carmen. John Chimoskey, Kapa a. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Meeting cancellations vex hotels May 8, 2009
Conching made the estimate at a Hawai'i Business Travel Association conference yesterday at the Royal Hawaiian hotel, where about 50 people met to discuss the drain on business travel to Hawai'i. Dozens of companies, including ones that have received government bailout money, have canceled trips to the Islands after coming under pressure to cut travel expenses during tough economic times. (Honolulu Advertiser)
News and Events for Sunday, May 3, 2009 May 5, 2009
8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. The Hawai i Business Travel Association is hosting a conference to discuss the effect of the Troubled Asset Relief Program; how it has impacted Hawai i s tourism economy and what the state is doing to rebound and stay competitive in these tough economic times. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Conde Nast Traveler Unveils Its 13th Annual Hot List Apr 16, 2009
Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii The Blackstone, Chicago, Ill. Dana Hotel and Spa, Chicago, Ill. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Two Hawaii spots named to travel magazine's 'hot' list Apr 16, 2009
The Royal Hawaiian hotel has been named a hot hotel and the spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua on Maui made the hot spas list. The list features hotels, restaurants, spas and nightclubs chosen by the travel magazine s editors. (Pacific Business News, HI)
On the Scene Apr 8, 2009
JOHN BERGER / JBERGER@STARBULELTIN.COM CIVIC CLUB BOOSTS HAWAIIAN CULTURE: Hula, history and cultural protocol were among topics that made for fascinating conversation Saturday as Watters O. Martin Jr., seated center, hosted a premium "Lei Maile" table at the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu's 2009 Holoku Ball at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Hina Kamauu, standing left, Coline Aiu, Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, Puakeala Mann and Poni Kamauu watched the proceedings as Martin's guests. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Obama urged to support business travel to isles Apr 4, 2009
A discussion on how Hawaii can get past the unintentional consequences of TARP on business travel will take place at a half-day conference sponsored by HBTA. Shane Downey, government relations manager for the National Business Travel Association, will be the keynote speaker at the event on May 6 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Horiuchi said ... A discussion on how Hawaii can get past the unintentional consequences of TARP on business travel will take place at a half-day... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Bill Tapia: String master brings ukulele back Apr 3, 2009
I caught up with him by phone in Hawaii, where he had just headlined a packed concert marking the reopening of Honolulu's famed Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Does he remember the first time he performed at the "Pink Palace of the Pacific". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pink Palace celebrates Mar 14, 2009
The Royal Hawaiian Hotel threw a reopening party on Saturday that will be remembered, and talked about, for years to come. In spite of gray skies, the hotel sparkled as guests in tuxedos and pink gowns or cocktail dresses (many stuck with the tried-and-true little black dress) meandered through the spiffed-up grounds, First Blush champagne cocktails in hand. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Class examines clothing's role in expression Mar 14, 2009
In conjunction with the company's 50th anniversary, Maui Divers has just unveiled a new concept store, called Maui Divers Jewelry Luxury Collection, in the newly renovated Royal Hawaiian Hotel. The 1,000-square-foot flagship store will feature Maui Divers' most exclusive handcrafted designs. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hilton bustling with upgrades Mar 13, 2009
The Royal Hawaiian Hotel plans to restart its weekly lu'au at the end of this month; the show had been on hiatus since its renovation began last summer. Two of the island's larger lu'au are outside Waikiki: Germaine's in Kapolei and Paradise Cove at Ko Olina. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Waialae postpones clubhouse upgrade Mar 10, 2009
Waialae Country Club was formed in 1930 by a group of golfers at what then was a partially public golf course built in 1927 to complement the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. The golf club became private in 1965. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Royal Hawaiian Shows Off $60 Million Makeover Mar 9, 2009
There was a star-studded event in Waikiki Sunday night for the reopening of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Six months and $60 million later, the historic Royal Hawaiian Hotel reopened its doors with a huge celebration. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Awai designs, Ni'ihau shell lei on sale at Royal Mar 7, 2009
The wearable art of popular Hawaiian fashion designer Nake'u Awai and the authentic creations of Pamela Kailikini Dow's Forever Kaua'i Ni'ihau Shell Lei Collection will be front and center at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. today on The Royal Promenade at the newly renovated Royal Hawaiian Hotel. The uniquely Hawaiian fashion presentation will also include, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., a Mea Makamae marketplace of Hawaiian treasures on the Coconut Lanai of the hotel. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Monarch Room was the place to see and be seen Mar 7, 2009
I'll always cherish and relish the Monarch Room of The Royal Hawaiian hotel, the fabled Pink Palace on the stretch of golden sand in Waikiki, simply because it was and is the apex of show biz addresses ... THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN HOTEL GALA ... The Royal Hawaiian hotel. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Royal Hawaiian remains a community icon Mar 5, 2009
Waikiki's original luxury hotel the Royal Hawaiian hotel closed for seven months and reopened $60 million later with updated bathrooms, a darker shade of pink and a focus on preserving a slice of a more elegant era of travel. On Saturday, the "Pink Palace of the Pacific" celebrates the grand reopening with a fundraising gala. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Royal Hawaiian hotel reopens in Waikiki Mar 3, 2009
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Royal treatment Feb 28, 2009
When The Royal Hawaiian hotel began planning its grand reopening gala, organizers were clear about one thing: "We wanted it to be the event of the century," said Lisa Morrill, director of sales and marketing ... THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN HOTEL GALA ... The Royal Hawaiian hotel. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hanauma Bay closed as box jellyfish arrive in force Feb 19, 2009
This sign is fronting the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. GREGORY YAMAMOTO | The Honolulu Advertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Party on Oscar night for a good cause Feb 18, 2009
The party Oscar Night America at the newly remodeled Royal Hawaiian Hotel will air segments of the awards show an hour or more ahead of the Hawai'i broadcast on KITV.. The party starts at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Monarch Ballroom and guests will see the ceremony on large TV screens starting at 5 p.m. The public broadcast of the awards won't begin until 6:30 p.m.. (Honolulu Advertiser)
