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Global firm to rebuild Kauaʻi’s Coco Palms resort with planned opening in 2026
A global hospitality company on Wednesday announced plans to build its first Hawai‘i location – on the controversial site of the former Coco Palms resort on the East Side of Kaua‘i, which has stood derelict since its destruction via hurricane in 1992.
Maui’s Employee Count Decreases, Pay Stabilizes
According to the US Census Bureau, total business establishments in Maui decreased 2% from 4,422 establishments in 2005 to 4,332 in 2010.
Andaz Maui Names General Manager
Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort & Spa, a Hyatt brand resort set to open in spring 2013, has named Michael Stephens as general manager.
Maui Gets More Canadian Visitors than Oahu in 2009
The Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) recently released a statistical summary of Canadian visitor characteristics which show that more Canadians visited Maui than Oahu in 2009.
Hawaii Named Top Honeymoon Destination
Brides Magazine has named Hawaii the World’s Top Honeymoon Destination in its annual survey, followed by French Polynesia and Fiji, signaling a trend to stay beach bound.
Illegal Alligator Lizard Found on Maui
A lizard that is illegal in Hawaii was found last week roaming a hallway of a Maui hotel.
Hyatt Regency Maui Completes $15 Million Transformation
Maui’s first destination resort, the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa announced today the completion of its extensive $15 million renovation.
Sands of Kahana Highly Anticipated Children’s Pool Now Open
Sands of Kahana today announced the grand opening of the highly awaited children’s’ pool at the Sands of Kahana Vacation Club.
Grand Wailea Owners File Bankruptcy; Operations Continue
The owner of the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa along with several other luxury hotels and golf courses sought bankruptcy protection yesterday in Manhanttan, Bloomberg is reporting.
Two Maui Resorts Receive Prestigious AAA Five Diamond Rating for 2011
The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua and the Four Seasons Resort Maui (Wailea) were among only three properties statewide to receive the prestigious five diamond rating from AAA Hawaii for 2011.
Grand Wailea Ownership Changes Hands
According to an article in Bloomberg News, the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa is one of eight properties seized by a group of lenders which include the New York-based Paulson & Co.
California Sent Maui Most U.S. Visitors in 2010
The Hawaii Tourism Authority released 2010 preliminary visitor arrivals by United States region data this week showing that California leads the nation in Maui visitor arrivals.
Hawai‘i Hotel & Lodging Association Appoints Former Honolulu Mayor Hannemann President
The Hawai‘i Hotel & Lodging Association (HHLA) recently announced the appointment of former Honolulu mayor Mufi Hannemann as president of the statewide membership organization, effective January 1, 2011. He replaces Murray Towill who retired from the post in August of this year.
