State calls upon HTA, hotels to help restore Waikiki Beach Nov 16, 2009
It also hopes Kyo-ya Hotel and Resorts -- the owner of the Royal Hawaiian, the Moana Surfrider and other Waikiki hotels -- will contribute $500,000 ... It also hopes Kyo-ya Hotel and Resorts -- the owner of the Royal Hawaiian, the Moana Surfrider and other Waikiki hotels -- will contribute $500,000. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii planning to replenish sand at Waikiki Beach Nov 14, 2009
It also hopes Kyo-ya Hotel and Resorts - the owner of the Royal Hawaiian, the Moana Surfrider and other Waikiki hotels - will contribute $500,000. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
S.F. hotel union authorizes strike Oct 24, 2009
Most contracts with the big Waikiki hotels expire in 2010. But what happens in San Francisco could set the tone for negotiations locally, since both San Francisco and Honolulu have been pummeled by the downturn in tourism. (Pacific Business News, HI)
24,000 dentists at Waikiki convention Oct 2, 2009
The 150th annual session of the runs through Sunday and is providing a much-needed boost to Waikiki hotels, restaurants and attractions suffering through the worst tourism downturn in history. More than 24,000 dentists, many of them with families along for vacation, are meeting at the convention center through Sunday. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hawaii convention center falls far short of economic goals Sep 21, 2009
Kim laid some of the blame for the center's less than anticipated activity on Waikiki hotels, which she said could provide lower room rates to attract more convention business. Keith Vieira, senior vice president and director of operations for Starwood Hotels and Resorts in Hawai'i and French Polynesia, said hotels weren't to blame. (Honolulu Advertiser)
$3M show gives Polynesian Cultural Center breath of life' Aug 1, 2009
Compare that with just a few bucks for a climb up Diamond Head State Monument, which is also geographically much closer to Waikiki hotels than Laie. Grace defended the pricing and pointed to the popular Alii Luau package. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Two Waikiki hotels to become college dorms Jul 11, 2009
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Economic, natural forces buffet Hawaii glider business Jun 17, 2009
His customers come mainly via contracts between Original Glider Rides and Expedia, Travelocity and Orbitz, concierges at and some Waikiki hotels, and repeat business. (Some come because they think they can drive their rental cars around Kaena Point, discover they can t, and then notice all the gliders buzzing Farrington Highway. (Pacific Business News, HI)
No fast hotel recovery seen Jun 2, 2009
Aqua's "99 Days of Summer" special, which runs through Labor Day, has made it possible to stay at any of the chain's Waikiki hotels for $99 or less, Churchill said ... Aqua's "99 Days of Summer" special, which runs through Labor Day, has made it possible to stay at any of the chain's Waikiki hotels for $99 or less, Churchill said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Honolulu finalist for 2011 APEC meeting May 29, 2009
McCartney said Honolulu has several advantages over the West Coast in its bid, including Waikiki hotels close to the Hawaii Convention Center, U.S. Pacific Command headquarters in Honolulu, and the state s multi-ethnic mix. Hawaii s location, its indigenous culture, secure military facilities, and strong ties to President Obama, who was born and raised in the Islands, have previously been cited as aiding the state s bid. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Developer Simon Bebb files for bankruptcy May 23, 2009
Bebb bought the two Waikiki hotels with fellow local developer Tom Enomoto in 1993, and a year later also acquired the Diamond Head View Hotel. But he lost all three to lenders. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Drop everything deals at Waikiki hotels Mar 13, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009. The second wave of Waikiki's is cresting just in time for visitors to take advantage of some of the best bargains in years. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
