Firm buys $7.6M stake in HawTel Nov 22, 2009
Cerberus already owns a 65 percent stake in the Japan-based owner of the Sheraton Waikiki, The Royal Hawaiian and the Sheraton Moana Surfrider. It also owns 30 percent of the company that owns the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and the Hapuna Beach Prince Resort and the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on the Big Island. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Inouye urges competition in campaign for governor Nov 21, 2009
At a $500-per-ticket Sheraton Waikiki fundraiser Wednesday night, Hannemann told supporters Inouye wants him in the 2010 governor's race ... At a $500-per-ticket Sheraton Waikiki fundraiser Wednesday night, Hannemann told supporters Inouye wants him in the 2010 governor's race. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Bountiful buffet a treat for the senses Nov 21, 2009
I could list all the dishes on the dinner menu the night I visited the Sheraton Waikiki's three-month-old Kai Market, billed as a farm-to-table buffet ... The buffet at the newly opened Kai Market in the Sheraton Waikiki is so well-stocked that some diners are moved to video its bounty ... Sheraton Waikiki, 2255 Kalakaua Ave.. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Boat accident is man's second this year Nov 20, 2009
The Momentum ran aground about 100 yards off the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel around 2 a.m. Monday with three people on board, all of whom swam to shore ... COURTESY DLNR Marine salvage company Cates International removed the vessel Momentum yesterday from where it ran aground 100 yards offshore from the Sheraton Waikiki ... The Momentum ran aground about 100 yards off the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel around 2 a.m. Monday with three people on board, all of whom swam to shore. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
72-foot sailboat freed off Waikiki, but grounding damaged hull Nov 19, 2009
A marine salvage company early this morning freed the 72-foot sailboat, which ran aground Monday 100 yards off the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel ... A marine salvage company early this morning freed the 72-foot sailboat, which ran aground Monday 100 yards off the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
About 50% of marrow donors back out Nov 10, 2009
He met the child and her parents, Hiromi and Tetsuro, in 2005 at a celebration for the registry at the Sheraton Waikiki ... He met the child and her parents, Hiromi and Tetsuro, in 2005 at a celebration for the registry at the Sheraton Waikiki. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Rappelling for a cause Nov 2, 2009
But even though she said yes to the most extreme fundraiser Honolulu has ever seen rappelling from the top of the Sheraton Waikiki to help raise $100,000 for Special Olympics Hawaii the Hawaii Kai mother of four could already write the book on fear ... All that sounds pretty cool until you look over the edge of the Sheraton Waikiki roof ... Eric Au, left, Sheraton Waikiki's director of engineering, and Special Olympics Hawaii Development Manager Kyle Karioka gaze at the top of the hotel ... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Mostly empty, West Waikiki is still a tough place to thrive Oct 27, 2009
Lewers Street was traditionally the western actually northwestern border of Waikiki s core, with the bulk of the action radiating from the big beachfront hotels the Royal Hawaiian, the Sheraton Waikiki, the Moana Surfrider and the. Lewers succeeded in moving the center slightly west when opened its Waikiki Beach Walk project two years ago. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Community calendar Oct 27, 2009
SHERATON HAWAI'I BOWL OCTOBERFEST, 6 to 9 p.m. at Sheraton Waikiki Ballroom; buffet and a broad selection of beer, entertainment and silent and live auctions; $50 in advance, $70 at the door; proceeds to local nonprofits. Tickets: U.H. Ticket Office, , 548-2695. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Rhythm but no blues Oct 23, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009. Posted on: Thursday, October 22, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Art in Place Oct 19, 2009
At the Sheraton Waikiki Resort, five Native Hawaiian master artists recently spent seven days creating 22 pieces of fine art for the hotel, in Waikk, the place they surfed and played in their growing-up years ... The Arting-in-Place project produced 22 pieces and a massive mural that now fill the curving walls of the Sheraton Waikiki lobby ... Kelly Sanders, general manager of the Sheraton Waikiki, and others toured Hawaiian Hall. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Witnesses saw beach struggle Oct 14, 2009
Susa told police he took Antone to one of his favorite beach spots fronting the Sheraton Waikiki and Royal Hawaiian hotels, and the two started "making out." He said Antone did not want to have sex on the beach, so they had sex in the ocean ... Susa told police he took Antone to one of his favorite beach spots fronting the Sheraton Waikiki and Royal Hawaiian hotels, and the two started "making out." He said Antone did not want to have sex on the beach, so they had sex in the ocean. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii growers benefit from farm-to-table concept Oct 13, 2009
Christina Failma, PBN Sheraton Waikiki General Manager Kelly Sanders, left, and Executive Chef Darren Demaya are the driving forces behind Kai Market ... s living wall of herbs and spices is so popular that chefs at other Sheraton Waikiki restaurants have been known to pinch from it when in need. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Refunds slow for Norah Jones' canceled Hawaii concert Oct 10, 2009
The Hawai'i Writers Foundation had planned the show as a fundraiser for aspiring writers as part of the Hawai'i Writers Conference Sept. 4-7 at the Sheraton Waikiki ... The concert at the Sheraton Waikiki would have seated only 2,500, with ticket prices ranging from $100 to $500. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii eats section Oct 10, 2009
Chef Colin Hazama, who gained a culinary following with his innovative tapas menu at the Sheraton Waikiki hotel's RumFire restaurant, has accepted a position as chef de cuisine for the Kauai Grill at the St. Regis Princeville Resort on Kaua'i. The Kauai Grill is the culinary concept of famed New York chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and is scheduled to open Nov. 10. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Health calendar Oct 9, 2009
10th ANNUAL BOOTS ON THE BEACH, fundraiser for American Cancer Society, with cowboy attire, cocktails, dinner, games, silent auction, dancing and entertainment with Dita Holifield and Red Handed Band; 5:30 p.m. cocktails; 7 p.m., dinner and program, Oct. 24; Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, ballroom; tickets (from $250 a seat and up); information, 595-7544. NORTH SHORE YOGA FESTIVAL, with well-known yogis from Hawai'i and Mainland, workshops, keiki classes, and concert; sponsored by True Union; 8 a.m.-9... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii's farm-fresh crop Sep 5, 2009
Waikiki: Gourmets who haven't been here for several years or ever would be surprised by how sophisticated their dining options have become, even at mass-market hotels like the Sheraton Waikiki. After reinventing cocktail hour with inspired tropical tapas at and creating intriguing tasting menus at , the beachfront hotel recently opened an upscale breakfast and dinner buffet restaurant focused on local ingredients including three "living walls" of herbs and spices. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Labor Day brings great deals galore on staycations Aug 29, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009. Posted on: Friday, August 28, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
KanDoo! founder seeks fresh start after two bankruptcies Aug 29, 2009
Island, which anchors off the Sheraton Waikiki. Adult admission prices run as high as $300 for a full day s worth of activities. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hear about writing from notable authors Aug 24, 2009
Sheraton Waikiki, Royal Hawaiian hotel ... Sheraton Waikiki, Royal Hawaiian hotel. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Eating local is doable, but takes planning Aug 15, 2009
The good: Lucky for me, the Sheraton Waikiki happened to unveil its new farm-to-table dining restaurant, Kai Market (921-4600), the day before I started the challenge ... The restaurant is located in the Sheraton Waikiki. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Can Obama Save Hawaii? Aug 2, 2009
The week I visited, the (natural drugs) had set up shop at the 1,600-room Sheraton Waikiki, and the Grand Hyatt Kauai was hosting the. Aside from golf, it's a safe bet the agenda included plenty of discussion on how to deal with President Obama's health care reforms. (Slate)
Beach glass jewelry invited to Shasa party Aug 1, 2009
The show, a benefit for Kuakini Home, a care home for the elderly, takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday in the Sheraton Waikiki hotel's Hawaii Ballroom; $80, $100 for VIP seating. Call 524-0450 or e-mail. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii will host clean-energy summit Jul 23, 2009
3 at the Sheraton Waikiki resort in Honolulu. The summit and expo, both inaugural events, are being organized by the state in cooperation with the Defense Energy Support Center and , the. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hawaii Hansen's disease patients will witness Damien's sainthood Jul 20, 2009
The gathering at the Sheraton Waikiki filled the Hawaii Ballroom, where tables were set up from one end of the hall to the other. Robert Cazimero and Glenn Medeiros provided entertainment during the dinner, which was followed by a video presentation on Damien's life, more music and a live auction. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Lingle accused of scare tactics Jul 19, 2009
Above, Lei Desha, Nora Nomura and other HGEA staff members listened yesterday as Perreira spoke during a news conference at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Randy Perreira, executive director of the Hawaii Government Employees Association, said verbal layoff notices -- in some instances by a recorded phone message -- were improper because the union was not given prior notice. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Coming events Jul 7, 2009
WAHINE FORUM 2009: GLOBAL FOCUS, GIVING BACK 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 14, Sheraton Waikiki, Hawaii Ballrooms, sponsored by Hawaii Business Magazine and Junior League of Honolulu; program: pre-event networking with top female business leaders; workshops on international business, global volunteerism, fiscal fitness, personal brand equity and more; lunch; keynote address by Peggie Pelosi, author of "Corporate Karma"; $150. Registration. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii businesses smile at thought of dentist convention Jun 30, 2009
We ended up at the Sheraton Waikiki, where we filled the entire second-floor ballroom, said Calbert Lum, a Honolulu dentist in his 35th year of practice. So, we also used the parking lot downstairs, right where the tour buses park. (Pacific Business News, HI)
'Magic of Waikiki' happens Oct. 6 Jun 18, 2009
The eighth annual fundraiser for JCC charitable projects, "Magic of Waikiki," is set for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Sheraton Waikiki hotel, featuring tasting stations from Isle restaurants and a selection of wines, beers and sakes, as well as a silent auction. Tickets are $90 per person if you buy before Sept. 18, $100 thereafter. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Final lineup set for June 9 Na Hoku awards show Jun 2, 2009
The diverse lineup of musicians taking the stage June 9 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel was announced today. Joining the list of performers are Ten Feet and Imua Garza; Del Beazley and Manoa Voices. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii swine flu scaring off tourists May 20, 2009
5 million worth of business for the four hotels his company runs in Waikiki The Royal Hawaiian; Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort; the Sheraton Waikiki; and the Princess Kaiulani. taking precautions. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Chefs join in Earth-friendly fun at 'Live Local' event May 7, 2009
Chef Colin Hazama of RumFire at Sheraton Waikiki. Hazama's theme: "Building a Better Bento," how to make a more healthful and locally sourced box lunch. (Honolulu Advertiser)
2009 Na Hoku Hanohano Award nominees announced May 7, 2009
The ceremony for the 32nd annual Na Hoku awards will be held Tuesday, June 9 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Tickets to the event are now on sale for $125 and $200, and may be purchased by phone at 593-9424 or online at. (Honolulu Advertiser)
You can STILL have a good time for $20 Mar 28, 2009
Martinis around the firepits at RumFire (Sheraton Waikiki, 922-4422): $6. Genuine 1958 counterfeit Cuban cigar from South Pacific Pipes and Cigars (591-8275): $4. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Group names Hawaiian Air's Dunkerley 'Salesperson of the Year' Mar 26, 2009
Dunkerley will be honored tomorrow at SMEI's annual SPOY luncheon at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. "Since he joined the company in 2002, Hawaiian has raised the bar in our local airline industry, increasing its flight schedule and improving its products and services to the benefit of Hawaii residents and our visitors alike," said Dave Livingston, president of the local SMEI chapter. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii PRSA chapter seeks entries for Koa Anvil Awards Mar 17, 2009
Winners will be recognized at the annual Koa Anvil Awards banquet held at the Sheraton Waikiki on July 16. Entrants are encouraged to submit entries for multiple categories and submit early. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Marine education training program offered Mar 3, 2009
Marine conservation organizations joined to offer the program from 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday and March 14, 21 and 28 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel ... Added Jennifer Barrett, of the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program, "The Sheraton Waikiki is a great venue, and we'll be able to increase the class considerably." ... Marine conservation organizations joined to offer the program from 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday and March 14, 21 and 28 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Training promotes responsible use of Oahu's marine and coastal resources Feb 26, 2009
"The Sheraton Waikiki is a great venue and we'll be able to increase the class considerably." ... - Schedule: March 7, 14, 21, 28 from 8:15-11:45 a.m. at Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, plus a special evening at the Waikiki Aquarium. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Five Hawaii High Schools Win Trips to Japan Feb 19, 2009
A total of 29 schools sent 45 teams and 135 students from throughout the state (Oahu, Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui) to compete in the event Saturday at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. In the Level A division, Mililani High School won 1st place with Kauai High School winning 2nd place and St. Andrew's Priory winning 3rd place. (Honolulu Advertiser)
