Hawaii Hotel & Resort News  Last updated: 09/04/2010 01:05:16 AM

Report: Hawaii’s hotel occupancy up 4.8% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/3/2010

Work force housing part of Makena resort plans-New owners will keep hotel open, back off ‘uber-luxury' (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 9/1/2010

Makena's vision is a wider reach-The resort owners plan may include affordable housing and public access (Maui) by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 8/31/2010

Continental Surf Hotel to get new look, new name Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/27/2010

Hawaii hotel occupancy remains strong KGMB-KHNL News, 8/27/2010

Report: Hawaii's hotel occupancy up 4.4% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/27/2010

Maui hotel occupancy rates up-Increase across state helped by lowered prices by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 8/24/2010

Hawaii hotel occupancy up in first half 2010 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/23/2010

Occupancy up but rates down-Hotel deals might continue for travelers as the industry's recovery remains slow by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 8/23/2010

Hotel revenue up for first half of 2010 KGMB-KHNL News, 8/23/2010

Hawaii's hotel occupancy up 5.2% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/20/2010

Hawaii hotel occupancy tops 80 percent Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/13/2010

California company buys troubled Aston Kauai hotel by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 8/5/2010

Hawaii hotels 80% full as rates climb Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/30/2010

Castle-led group buys Hilo Hawaiian for $17.3M by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 7/24/2010

Hawaii's hotel occupancy up 7 percentage points Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/23/2010

Hawaii's hotel occupancy is on the rise KGMB-KHNL News, 7/16/2010

Hawaii sees more visitors as rates climb Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/16/2010

Hotel deals attract locals-Many sites are cutting rates and adding perks to stimulate business by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 7/11/2010

Hawaii hotel occupancy, room rates up Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/9/2010

Hotel room rates fall as Maui occupancy rises by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 7/7/2010

Hawaii's hotel occupancy up in May KGMB-KHNL News, 7/7/2010

High season begins for Hawaii hotels by Howard Dicus, KGMB-KHNL News, 7/3/2010

Hawaii hotel occupancy continues to climb Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/2/2010

Two Hawaii hotels make top-10 lists Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/29/2010

Hawaii's hotel occupancy up from last week Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/25/2010

Hawaii's hotel occupancy up 7.1% last week Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/18/2010

Maui fuels Hawaii hotel occupancy increase Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/11/2010

Isle hotels in distress-Several big properties are suffering from loan defaults that amount to more than $2 billion by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 6/8/2010

Hawaii hotel occupancy levels are up, rates are not Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/3/2010

Makena lenders keep property in auction-‘Business as usual’ pledged for employees of the resort by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 5/29/2010

Makena resort goes for $55M-Wells Fargo Bank is the highest bidder in the foreclosure auction for the Maui property by Gene Park, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/29/2010

Mākena resort sells at auction for $55M-Hotel owed more than $192.5 million to group of lenders, which won bid Honolulu Advertiser, 5/29/2010

Wells Fargo submits high bid of $55M for Makena Beach & Golf Resort Honolulu Advertiser, 5/28/2010

Wells Fargo high bidder for Maui resort Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/28/2010

Hawaii hotel occupancy grows, rates shrink Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/27/2010

Another Brief Seeking Reconsideration Of HAWSCT's Kuilima/Turtle Bay Supplemental EIS Opinion by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 5/21/2010

Maui fills more hotel rooms as rates drop Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/20/2010

Aina Lea wants 2,722 units, lodge and commercial OK-S. Kohala developer seeks project district zoning (Hawaii) by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today, 5/20/2010

Hotel business soft ahead of vacation season KGMB-KHNL News, 5/14/2010

Maui sees big jump in hotel occupancy Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/13/2010

Occupancy rates up but it’s ‘not time to celebrate’ (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 5/11/2010

Hawaii hotels show signs of recovery Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/11/2010

Gauge of Isle hotel profitability rises AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/11/2010

Hotel revenue inches up slightly-Lower room rates are attracting more tourists and increasing industry income by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/11/2010

Hawaii hotels report first profits in two years-Room revenue hits $122 in March, after 24 months of losses by Alan Yonan Jr., Honolulu Advertiser, 5/11/2010

Luxury hotel set for Waikīkī-Ultra-stylish Edition brand will make global debut at former Yacht Harbor Tower next to Ilikai by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/9/2010

Maui shows gains in hotel room occupancy Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/6/2010

Investors look at luxury resorts in Hawaii Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/6/2010

Resort buyer aims to be a 'trendsetter'-Taylor Group intends to scour troubled market, create high-end properties by Alan Yonan Jr., Honolulu Advertiser, 5/6/2010

Maui fills more hotel rooms as rates drop Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/29/2010

Hawaiian Properties to take over management of Ilikai Honolulu Advertiser, 4/29/2010

Hawaiian Properties Ltd. to manage Ilikai Hotel and Condos Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/29/2010

Makena Beach and Golf Resort auction postponed Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/28/2010

Hotel occupancy still soft KGMB-KHNL News, 4/23/2010

Tax rate hike nail in coffin — hotels-But Maui County finance officials say lower values offset increases by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 4/22/2010

Maui sees biggest rise in hotel occupancy Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/22/2010

Oahu hotels fill more rooms Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/15/2010

Cooperate on Turtle Bay Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/13/2010

Hawaii hotel occupancy rising and room prices dropping by Alan Yonan Jr., Honolulu Advertiser, 4/9/2010

Maui's hotels gain revenue-The Valley Isle's increases are seen as a sign of the industry's recovery by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/9/2010

Hawaii hotels slightly fuller in February Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/9/2010

Turtle Bay review outdated, court says-An environmental assessment was done 25 years ago Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/9/2010

Hawaii high court: Turtle Bay expansion requires new EIS-High court says updated study required before development of hotels, condos can continue by Eloise Aguiar and Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/9/2010

Judge orders environmental study for Turtle Bay Resort KGMB-KHNL News, 4/9/2010

Turtle Bay/Kuilima Supplemental EIS Case: Is A Change In "Context," But Not The Project, Enough To Trigger Supplemental EIS? by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 4/8/2010

Court reverses ruling on Turtle Bay EIS Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/8/2010

Turtle Bay hotel developer must do new EIS, Hawaii Supreme Court rules Honolulu Advertiser, 4/8/2010

Maui hotel occupancy jumps to 77.1% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/8/2010

Hilton decision bodes well for isle economy Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/4/2010

Hawaii hotel occupancy rises as rates dip Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/1/2010

Hawaii hotels weathered recession better than most KGMB-KHNL News, 4/1/2010

Hilton commits 2-tower expansion to timeshares-Hilton Hawaiian Village's new towers will be timeshares by Alan Yonan Jr., Honolulu Advertiser, 4/1/2010

Revenue picture brightens for Oahu hotels Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/31/2010

Oceanfront Inn owner in court today, seeks to halt foreclosure (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 3/31/2010

Hilton Hawaiian Village plans to add two timeshare towers Honolulu Advertiser, 3/31/2010

Hawaii sees jump in hotel room occupancy Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/25/2010

Declining resort home sales seem to be bottoming out-Market slips just 2% in '09 as low-end buyers return by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/25/2010

Hawaii hotel business slows KHNL-KGMB News, 3/19/2010

Maui hotel rooms average $211 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/19/2010

Maui hotels filling more rooms Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/12/2010

Uncertainty at Kuilima Over Turtle Bay's Future by Gil Riviere, Hawaii Reporter, 3/11/2010

Resort real estate market might have hit bottom, analyst reports by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 3/10/2010

Foreclosure auction set for Maui resort Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/10/2010

Hawaii hotels 66.5% full in January Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/10/2010

Isles' hotel occupancy up to 66.5%-However, discounting of prices contributes to a drop in room revenue statewide, a report says by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/10/2010

Island hotel occupancy rates jump, 4th time in 5 months-Amount charged per room down for 17th straight month by Alan Yonan Jr., Honolulu Advertiser, 3/10/2010

Hawaii hotels: Fuller on Oahu and Maui by Howard Dicus. KHNL-KGMB News, 3/5/2010

Oahu hotel rooms average $144 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/5/2010

Honolulu hotels 2nd-most expensive in U.S. Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/2/2010

Hotel Wailea tied up in foreclosure ((Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 2/28/2010

Hawaii hotel occupancy improves Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/26/2010

New Turtle Bay hui pledges park, housing-Investment firms take over, ending long foreclosure case against former owner by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/24/2010

Lenders do not look far for new Turtle Bay owner by Gene Park, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/24/2010

Oahu’s Turtle Bay Resort has new owners by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/23/2010

Hawaii resorts make top time-share list Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/23/2010

Hawaii hotels almost 80% full Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/19/2010

Hotel, arrivals stats show signs of recovery by Howard Dicus KHNL-KGMB News, 2/19/2010

No relief in sight for hotels-Despite last month's occupancy boost, rates are expected to keep moving downward by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/16/2010

Hawaii hotel industry had dismal year in '09-New report cites revenue losses last year at $741M, lowest rate of occupancy since at least 1987 by Alan Yonan Jr., Honolulu Advertiser, 2/16/2010

Maui ends ‘turbulent’ occupancy year of ’09-Decline of 12.6 percent for average daily room rate called ‘substantial’ by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 2/16/2010

Hotel revenues fell a lot in 2009 - but not at year's end by Howard Dicus KHNL-KGMB News, 2/16/2010

Hawaii hotel revenues fell $741M in 2009 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/16/2010

Kauai hotels only 54% full Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/12/2010

Foreclosed resort will be sold off at auction (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 2/9/2010

Makena resort hotel to be auctioned off-Golf courses, land part of foreclosure sale by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/9/2010

FOR SALE: Makena resort-The Maui beach and golf property has recovered from a near shutdown last year by Gene Park, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/9/2010

Makena Beach & Golf Resort so be sold at foreclosure auction Honolulu Advertiser, 2/8/2010

Maui resort to be sold at auction Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/8/2010

Maui hotels enjoy 77% occupancy Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/5/2010

Hawaii hotel occupancy grows Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/29/2010

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Slated to Open 80-100 Hotels in 2010-Hospitality Giant Focuses on International Growth and Conversion Opportunities Hospitality.net, 1/26/2010

Maui hotel rooms average $202 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/22/2010

Disney resort named 'Aulani'-Hiring for the West Oahu complex is slated to start in the middle of next year by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/20/2010

Disney picks Aulani as new resort name by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/20/2010

Big Island home sells for $26.2 million by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/20/2010

Home, expensive home-A $26.25 million sale helps keep Maui's luxury market humming along by Erika Engle, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/20/2010

Hualalai Resort claims record $26M sale (Hawaii) by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/19/2010

Hualalai home sells for $26.2 million (Hawaii) Honolulu Advertiser, 1/19/2010

Hawaii hotels two-thirds full Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/15/2010

Isle hotel rates fall-The average revenue per available room drops despite little change in occupancy by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/7/2010

For tourism, 'signs of hope'-Waikīkī hotels see 4.1 percentage point boost in occupancy by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/7/2010

Hawaii hotel occupancy flat in November Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/7/2010

Hawaii hotel rooms average $159 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/29/2009

Honolulu Marathon helped fill hotels Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/18/2009

Supreme Court hears Turtle Bay expansion dispute by Jim Mendoza, KGMB-KHNL News, 12/17/2009

Turtle Bay fight moves to high court by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/17/2009

Hawaii hotels see occupancy gain Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/11/2009

Hotel take down more than falling occupancy by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 12/7/2009

Isle hotel occupancy up again-October marks 2nd straight gain after 17 months of declines by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/4/2009

Group travelers give hotel occupancy a lift by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/4/2009

Oahu hotels 79% full over holidays Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/4/2009

Foreclosure still looms for Grand Wailea (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 12/4/2009

Summer rebound possible-Recovery could take five years for tourism, which lost $2.6 billion from 2008 to this fall by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/21/2009

Maui hotel rooms average $188 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/20/2009

Trump hotel-condo opens-With nightly rates ranging from $255 to $8,000, focus is on living luxuriously by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/17/2009

Trump hotel in Waikiki opens today Honolulu Advertiser, 11/16/2009

Trump hotel opens in Waikiki Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/16/2009

Resort records $43.5M in August sales by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/16/2009

Hawaii hotel occupancy falls to 63% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/13/2009

Occupancy rate low, even for slow month (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 11/10/2009

Isle hotels see more rooms filled-Occupancy rises for the first time in 19 months, but lower rates are still cutting into revenues by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/9/2009

Hawaii ’09 hotel revenue falls by $682M Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/9/2009

Hotel occupancy up in September-Dental convention, Japan's 'Silver Week' boost numbers to 64.6% by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/9/2009

Hawaii hotel occupancy flat at 63% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/6/2009

Hawaiiana Hotel operations being phased out this week Honolulu Advertiser, 11/3/2009

Waikiki's Hawaiiana Hotel to close Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/3/2009

Hawaii hotel occupancy up to 71% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/2/2009

Hawaii hotel occupancy drops to 70% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/23/2009

Court to hear opposition to Turtle Bay expansion-Opponents say a new environmental impact study is needed for the North Shore project by Rob Shikina, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/17/2009

Hawaii Supreme Court takes Turtle Bay case-Other resorts may be affected by decision on environmental study by Suzanne Roig, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/17/2009

Hawaii hotel occupancy at 72% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/16/2009

Maui hotels nearly two-thirds occupied-August totals still low but better than earlier this year by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 10/5/2009

Hawaii hotels lost $238M in summer Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/5/2009

Hawaii hotels post weakest summer ever-Industry revenue down an estimated $238M from 2008 by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/5/2009

Hotels suffer summer slide in rates by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/5/2009

Oahu hotels nearly 80% full Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/2/2009

Princeville Resort unveils new brand, restyled look by Diana Leone, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/1/2009

Oahu hotel occupancy up to 79.6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/25/2009

Drop in business trips levels field-A continuing decline in visitors to Hawaii has large and small hotels cutting room rates by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/25/2009

Grand Wailea Resort seeking $250M expansion AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/22/2009

Amicus Brief In Kuilima/Turtle Bay Appeal: Change In "Context," But Not Project, Enough To Trigger Supplemental EIS by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 9/18/2009

Hawaii room rates down 13.6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/18/2009

Conservation groups file brief, seek new EIS by Turtle Bay Resort owners Honolulu Advertiser, 9/17/2009

Rebranded Maui hotel open-Makena Beach and Golf Resort was Maui Prince Hotel by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/17/2009

Court should clarify worth of years-old EIS (Turtle Bay) Opinion, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/14/2009

South Point resort development eyed-Project envisions up to 1,970 homes, 950 hotel units (Hawaii) by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/14/2009

Oahu hotel rooms average $140 a night Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/11/2009

Wrangling continues in Makena Resort case-Judge orders Prince Resorts to not interfere with hotel reservations (Maui) by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 9/11/2009

Hawaii hotels suffer through rotten July Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/10/2009

Hawaii hotels have 'worst summer' with July occupancy 70.3%-Hotel room rates, revenue also fell in July, part of 'worst summer' ever by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/10/2009

Isle hotel occupancy falls below standard-The Big Island suffered the most as all islands saw only 70.3% of their rooms filled in July by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/10/2009

Maui hotel numbers low again-64% occupancy, $238 average room rate similar to earlier tallies by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 9/10/2009

Benchmark Hospitality International named as new Makena Resort manager-Resort's long-term outlook remains uncertain by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 9/8/2009

Maui judge places Maui Prince Hotel in receivership Honolulu Advertiser, 9/8/2009

Benchmark to manage, rename Maui Prince by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/8/2009

Hawaii hotels 67% full last week Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/4/2009

Makena Resort, its Prince hotel now toxic asset by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 9/2/2009

Maui Prince Resort’s future uncertain-Company to end management of hotel — not close its doors by Brian Perry, The Maui News, 9/1/2009

Hawaii hotels rank high in new survey Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/1/2009

Oahu hotels No. 1 in report by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/1/2009

Makena foreclosure could also shutter Maui Prince-Some 380 workers could be laid off after lenders fail to meet funding obligations by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/1/2009

Maui Prince Hotel workers get layoff notices; lenders seek new operator Honolulu Advertiser, 8/31/2009

Operators plan to close Maui Prince Hotel Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/31/2009

Hawaii hotels still doing steady business Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/28/2009

Makena reflects a global struggle-But officials hold to hope for future of plan in wake of foreclosure filings by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 8/27/2009

Lender puts Makena Resort in foreclosure by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/26/2009

Lenders foreclose on Makena Hotel by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/26/2009

First-half occupancy lowest on record (Maui) by Brian Perry, The Maui News, 8/22/2009

Hawaii hotel occupancy hits record low Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/21/2009

Hawaii hotels 80% full in mid-August Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/21/2009

Isle hotel revenue, occupancy decline by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/21/2009

Hawaii hotels suffer 5th straight month of record low occupancy-Grim data 'completely unprecedented,' Toy says by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/21/2009

Lotus hotel sold for $8.5M by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/19/2009

Lotus at Diamond Head sold at auction for $8.5 million by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/18/2009

Unity House bids $8.5M for former W hotel Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/18/2009

Korean firm buys Hawaii hotel, golf course Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/17/2009

Hawaii hotels nearly 78% full; rates fall Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/14/2009

Hawaii hotels slightly fuller Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/7/2009

Oahu hotel occupancy improves to 85% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/3/2009

Sheraton Keauhou sold to Bank of America for $8M-Lender was sole bidder in auction (Hawaii) by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today, 8/1/2009

Judge rules for county, developer in lawsuit over Waipouli resorts (Kauai)  by Paul C. Curtis, The Garden Island, 7/30/2009

Judge dismisses hotel's bid for voluntary bankruptcy-The Lotus at Diamond Head could be put up for foreclosure auction within a few days by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/28/2009

Ilikai Hotel open again by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/25/2009

Hawaii hotels 77% full Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/24/2009

Famed Ilikai Hotel to reopen, but with smaller staff by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/22/2009

Ilikai Hotel set to open doors Friday by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/22/2009

Waikiki’s Ilikai Hotel to reopen July 24 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/21/2009

Hawaii hotel rates continue to fall Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/17/2009

Buyers sue Trump Waikiki by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/14/2009

Trump Tower might not really be a Trump-The builder is sued by buyers who say the name was just licensed by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/14/2009

Suit Filed by Trump Tower Waikiki Buyers to Cancel Sales Contracts by Julie Tam, Hawaii Reporter, 7/13/2009

Trump Waikiki buyers sue developer by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/13/2009

Halekulani named top Hawaii resort Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/13/2009

Hawaii condotel unit owners feel pinch as tourism continues to fall-Owners of individual units are realizing downside of deals by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/13/2009

Impact of raising hotel tax by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/12/2009

Most Ilikai workers keeping jobs-Hotel set to reopen after reaching deal with labor officials by Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/11/2009

Ilikai workers reach deal to keep the hotel running-A new labor contract will save many but not all of the jobs at the 203-room Waikiki icon by Erika Engle & Rob Shikina, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/11/2009

Ilikai Hotel to reopen 'soon' by Chad Blair, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/10/2009

Maui hotels fill a few more rooms Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/10/2009

Employees, homeowners reflect on Ilikai Hotel's closure by Leland Kim, KHNL8 News, 7/9/2009

Ilikai employees fear for future by Rob Shikina, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/9/2009

Ilikai workers rally to save jobs by Zahid Arab, KHNL8 News, 7/8/2009

Owner to close Ilikai Hotel-Unite Here Local 5 will hold a vigil today in support of members who work at the hotel by Erika Engle, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/8/2009

Ilikai shutting down as Waikiki hotel-806 condos, time shares not affected; 65 workers to lose jobs by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/8/2009

Money-losing Ilikai hotel to close by Chad Blair, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/7/2009

Occupancy at record low-Recovery, when it comes, not expected to be quick (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 7/7/2009

Hawaii hotels report occupancy dropping-May was fourth straight month of record lows for resorts across the state by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/6/2009

May's hotel figures bottom out by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/6/2009

Hawaii hotel occupancy hits new low Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/6/2009

Hawaii hotel rates, occupancy drop Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/2/2009

Sheraton Keauhou foreclosed-The owner defaulted on the mortgage and the former Kona Surf will now be auctioned AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/28/2009

Kona hotel foreclosed on-Keauhou Bay Resort being put up for auction after defaulting on mortgage Honolulu Advertiser, 6/27/2009

Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa to be sold at auction by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today,  Honolulu Advertiser, 6/27/2009

BofA forecloses on Sheraton Keauhou by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/26/2009

Hawaii hotels only 67% percent full Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/26/2009

Hawaii hotel room prices falling Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/19/2009

Hawaii hotel room prices down 17% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/12/2009

Kauai, Big Isle hotels hurting Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/5/2009

New low in Maui hotel occupancy-Report: More opt for time shares over luxury, spurring record drop by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 6/1/2009

Hotels continue occupancy drop-April's 64.1% was worst since survey began 22 years ago by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/1/2009

No fast hotel recovery seen-Occupancy was down 5.1 percent in April, and room rates fell by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/1/2009

Hawaii hotels 64% full in April Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/1/2009

Oahu hotels fare better than N. Isles Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/29/2009

Hawaii hotels offer perks, bizarre deals by Jaymes Song, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/26/2009

Ilikai units sold to iStar for $51M-Only one other bidder came forward, but the lender counter offered by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/23/2009

Hawaii hotel occupancy drops to 62% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/22/2009

Foreclosed Ilikai units go to iStar-Mortgage holder secures condos, other assets Anderson defaulted on by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/22/2009

Lender gets Anderson's piece of Ilikai by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/21/2009

Hawaii hotel room cost: only $166 a night Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/15/2009

Higher hotel taxes could mean fewer visitors by Paul Drewes, KHNL8 News, 5/12/2009

Oahu hotel occupancy grows Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/8/2009

Record declines for Hawaii hotels in 1Q by Chad Blair, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/4/2009

Hotel occupancy in Hawaii at 22-year low-March drop 13th in a row; rate is lowest for month since survey began in 1987 by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/4/2009

Hawaii hotel occupancy edges upward Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/1/2009

Legislature correct to back off hotel tax Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/1/2009

Kauai hotels see occupancy plunge Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/24/2009

Tourist tax increase likely to backfire, industry warns-Legislature's 28% hike in hotel room levy called 'terrible message' by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/23/2009

Senate hikes Hawaii hotel room tax by Chad Blair, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/22/2009

Hula fest helps Big Isle hotels Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/17/2009

Hawaii hotel rooms average $183 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/10/2009

Poipu hotel to reopen on Kauai Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/9/2009

Data: State hotel rates have worst Feb. in 18 years-Maui occupancy numbers drop almost 10% compared with ’08 The Maui News & AP, 4/6/2009

Hotel occupancy hits 18-year low-Average room rates dive as occupancy drops, resulting in grim February figures by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/6/2009

Hawaii hotels in February suffer historic drop Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/6/2009

February occupancy rate for Hawaii hotels worst since 1991 by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/6/2009

Hawaii hotel occupancy falls despite discounts Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/3/2009

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel open again after $150-million facelift (Hawaii) Honolulu Advertiser, 3/30/2009

Redo nearly done at Outrigger hotel by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/30/2009

Hawaii hotels barely 68% full Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/27/2009

Some Ilikai units will be auctioned April 15 by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/26/2009

Survey: Hawaii hotel rates second-most expensive in U.S. Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/24/2009

Hawaii hotels average $176 a night Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/20/2009

Plantation Course buyer may be Japanese by Randi Petrello, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/20/2009

Waikiki Ilikai units to be sold at auction Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/20/2009

Hawaii hotel room rates tumble-January's decline is the steepest monthly drop since 1993 by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/13/2009

Hawaii hotel, room rates continue down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/13/2009

Hawaii hotel prices see sharpest drop in 16 years Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/13/2009

Hawaii hotels only 66% full in January-Only 66% of rooms were filled in January; daily price down 8.2% by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/13/2009

Hotel occupancy at 66% on Maui by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 3/13/2009

Mauna Kea Beach hotel to hold grand opening March 27 & 28 (Hawaii) Honolulu Advertiser, 3/9/2009

Ilikai parishioners just praying for survival by Rob Shikina, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/9/2009

Royal Hawaiian Hotel reopening a gala affair by Diane Ako, KHNL8 News, 3/8/2009

Royal Hawaiian completes 60 million dollar renovation by Roger Mari, KHNL8 News, 3/8/2009

Digging starts at Disney resort site Honolulu Advertiser, 3/6/2009

Hawaii hotel rooms average $180 a night Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/6/2009

Royal Hawaiian remains a community icon-$60 million renovation brought many changes, yet kept charm intact by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/4/2009

Story of the Pink Palace: A timeline of the Royal Hawaiian Honolulu Advertiser, 3/4/2009

Hawaii hotel occupancy, rates keep falling Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/27/2009

Hawaii hotel occupancy in '08 fared worse than U.S. average by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/25/2009

Possible closure at Ilikai hotel averted by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/24/2009

Oahu firm aims to build resort complex in Kau AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/22/2009

Kapalua Bay project back on track by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/12/2009

Maui Land & Pine completes financing deal for Kapalua project Honolulu Advertiser, 2/11/2009

Congress ‘Killing’ Resort Hotel Business, Tisch Says by Bloomberg.com, HospitalityNet.com, 2/11/2009

Motion delayed again on Turtle Bay rezoning by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/9/2009

Hotel occupancy plunges-Statewide rates not so low since 2001 The Maui News and AP, 2/6/2009

Hotel occupancy drops to 60.9% statewide-An industry official attributes the slump to two airlines services as well as the recession by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/6/2009

Grand Wailea Resort spends 50 million in renovations by Roger Mari, KHNL8 News, 2/4/2009

At 60.9%, hotel occupancy is at worst level since 9/11 by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/4/2009

Hotel occupancy in Hawaii drops to 60.9%-December numbers, the worst since 2001, cap dreary year for industry by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/4/2009

Court hearing on Ilikai's future postponed by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/4/2009

Hawaii’s Iconic Hotel Proudly Re-Opens as The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort-Re-designed by Renowned Architect Robert Iopa and Award Winning Interior Design Firm Philpotts and Associates, The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort features Waikiki’s Only Oceanfront Luau, Four Beachfront Restaurants and More Than 66,000 Square feet of beachfront space by HospitalityNet.com, 2/3/2009

Big hotel chain keeps workers on job with unique offerings by Duane Shimogawa, KHNL8 News, 2/1/2009

Condotel king hits downcycle by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/1/2009

Luxury condotel plans put on hold by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/28/2009

Major upgrade to Grand Wailea Resort completed (Maui) Honolulu Advertiser, 1/27/2009

Sheraton Keauhou's creditors may foreclose (Hawaii) by West Hawaii Today, 1/23/2009

It may be lights out for parts of Ilikai-Unpaid bills could result in power being shut off to 219 units by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/23/2009

Maui resort receives 5-star Mobil ranking-Four Seasons at Wailea was only Isle property to earn the top rating Honolulu Advertiser, 1/23/2009

Four Seasons Resort Maui holds on to Five-Star rating Honolulu Advertiser, 1/22/2009

Foreclosure a possibility for Sheraton Keauhou Bay-The Big Island resort has been plagued by plunging occupancy by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/22/2009

Hotel Hana owner sells stake by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/21/2009

Hotel Hana-Maui has new ownership Honolulu Advertiser, 1/21/2009

Ilikai Hotel closing but homeowners there to stay by Zahid Arab, KHNL8 News, 1/16/2009

Famed Ilikai will shut its hotel facilities-Illikai to close by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/16/2009

Ilikai hotel may close operations-Lender to stop paying landmark's expenses amid mounting losses by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/16/2009

Ilikai lender moves to shut down hotel as of Feb. 8 Honolulu Advertiser, 1/15/2009

State hotel occupancy drops 63% by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/15/2009

Hotel occupancy slide continued in November-Maui reports 60.5 percent, even with cuts in room rates by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 1/15/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy slid down to 63% in November by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/14/2009

Ready to reopen (Royal Hawaiian hotel) by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/12/2009

Visitor accommodations grew 1.3% in 2008 Honolulu Advertiser, 1/9/2009

State fails in attempt to acquire Turtle Bay-Lenders reject Turtle Bay offers by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/8/2009

State still wants to acquire Turtle Bay-Plans to redevelop the North Shore property are still proceeding by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/8/2009

Lingle: State has made 2 offers to buy Turtle Bay resort, still willing to talk Honolulu Advertiser, 1/7/2009

Iconic Kona hotel to be renovated-Cultural aspects, artifacts to be preserved, enhanced by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today, 1/6/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy down 12.6 percentage points Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/2/2009

Web site predicts Hawaii hotels to offer attractive deals Honolulu Advertiser, 12/29/2008

Council OKs large-scale luxury resort for Makena by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 12/21/2008

Rezoning approved for Makena resort AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/20/2008

Council gives Makena Resort final OK with 5-3 vote The Maui News, 12/20/2008

Makena Resort Redevelopment: Council hears pleas from both sides ahead of final vote by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/20/2008

Hawaii hotels among T+L's world's best by Erika Engle, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/17/2008

Hawaii October hotel rooms, rates down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/15/2008

October occupancy at 61.6% (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 12/15/2008

Hawaii October hotel occupancy only 67.1% by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/15/2008

Makena Resort approval would save jobs-Restrictions added as council advances development zoning by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/13/2008

Early December hotel occupancy, rates plummet Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/12/2008

Makena decision weighs heavily, councilors say by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 12/12/2008

New demands for Makena Resort-Development cut to 800 housing units and traffic fees tacked on (Maui) by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 12/11/2008

Council approves Makena zoning on first reading (Maui) The Maui News, 12/11/2008

Royal Hawaiian to open in January Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/5/2008

Statewide Hawaii hotel occupancy down, rates up Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/5/2008

Lawsuit against Kahala Hotel alleges deceptive service charge by Mari-Ela David, KHNL8 News, 12/3/2008

Battle over Waikiki hotel still intense by Mari-Ela David, KHNL8 News, 12/1/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy, room rates continue down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/26/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy, room rates fall Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/21/2008

Makena Resort to move forward-Victorino: Project a chance to jump-start the economy (Maui) by Chris Hamilton and Claudine San Nicolas, The Maui News, 11/21/2008

Council committee approves Makena Resort zoning (Maui) by Chris Hamilton and Claudine San Nicolas, The Maui News, 11/21/2008

Disney breaks ground at Ko Olina by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/20/2008

Disney breaks ground at Hawaii resort Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/20/2008

Makena Resort restarts talks of expansion by Gary Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/20/2008

Dream theme touted by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/20/2008

Disney breaks ground in Hawaii by Mari-Ela David, KHNL8 News, 11/19/2008

Disney breaks ground on Ko Olina resort by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/19/2008

Hualalai resort best in Zagat survey (Hawaii) Honolulu Advertiser, 11/17/2008

Earthquake damaged Mauna Kea Beach Hotel reopens (Hawaii) by Bobbie Command, West Hawaii Today, 11/15/2008

Maui hotel occupancy drops to 58.3% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/14/2008

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel to reopen (Hawaii) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/14/2008

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel reopening (Hawaii) Honolulu Advertiser, 11/14/2008

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel to reopen Dec. 20 (Hawaii) Honolulu Advertiser, 11/13/2008

Disney sets Ko Olina ground-breaking for Nov. 19 (Hawaii) Honolulu Advertiser, 11/11/2008

Disney’s Hawaii resort sets groundbreaking (Oahu) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/11/2008

New resort to open on Maui Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/11/2008

Maui Lu future unsure-Credit crunch applies brakes to sale, layoffs (Maui) by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 11/11/2008

Big Island hotel occupancy lower now than post-9/11 by Terrie Henderson, West Hawaii Today, 11/7/2008

Maui hotel occupancy hit hard Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/7/2008

Bank files foreclosure on Waikiki W Hotel Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/7/2008

W Hotel hit with foreclosure by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/7/2008

Ilikai owners and employees protest new developer by Zahid Arab, KHNL8 News, 11/6/2008

Occupancy off 20 percent (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 11/4/2008

Hotel occupancy falls to 63% in September by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/4/2008

Hotel occupancy rates crater in Hawaii AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/3/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy lowest since Sept. 11, 2001 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/3/2008

Hotel occupancy dips to lowest since 9/11-The "deterioration" of tourism has gotten worse, a report says by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/3/2008

Hotel occupancy falls to 63% in September by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/3/2008

Hawaii weekly hotel occupancy at 67.8% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/31/2008

Funding cut halts Kapalua project-Lehman failure puts $370M Ritz-Carlton, 500 jobs in jeopardy by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/25/2008

Maui hotel occupancy down to 65.6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/24/2008

Hawaii weekly hotel occupancy drops to 70% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/17/2008

Disney's splashy Hawaii theme resort set to open in 2011-Splashy theme resort ready to break ground despite slow tourism by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/17/2008

$800M development plan unveiled-Disney's $800 million mixed-use spa resort is expected to anchor Leeward development by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/17/2008

Disney releases details for Ko Olina resort that would create 1,000 jobs Honolulu Advertiser, 10/16/2008

Disney unveils plans for Hawaii Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/16/2008

Hawaii islands, resorts get honors Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/16/2008

Weak fall season for hotel industry-Lower occupancy rates and revenue add to woes; forecast stays ‘cloudy’ (Maui) The Maui News, 10/11/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy slumps again in August, down to 74.4% by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/11/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy declines to 74.4 percent in August, report says by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/10/2008

Hawaii weekly hotel room rates drop 4.8% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/10/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy falls to 74.4% in August Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/10/2008

Hotels saw big slump in revenues this summer by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/6/2008

$156M-A new report says that is how much isle hotels lost in year-over-year revenues from April to August, with $136 million of that loss coming from June to August by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/6/2008

Hawaii hotels saw revenue drop of $136M this summer by Chad Blair, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/6/2008

Hotels lose millions during summer months by Duane Shimogawa, KHNL8 News, 10/5/2008

Maui hotel occupancy, room rates slip Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/3/2008

Deadline is extended for Turtle Bay sale-Lenders extend deadline on offers for Turtle Bay by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/2/2008

Developer may scrap plans for $2.2B resort by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/1/2008

Hawaii resorts take 2 spots on best list Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/29/2008

Turtle Bay plan gets another extension from the city by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/29/2008

Kona Kai Ola will try again-Jacoby decides not to pull out (Hawaii) by Nancy Cook Lauer, West Hawaii Today, 9/27/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy drops, rates stable Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/26/2008

Developer scrapping Big Isle project by Rod Thompson, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/26/2008

Hawaii hotels continue slide in occupancy Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/19/2008

Hawaii hotel, restaurant employment down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/16/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy falls 10 points to 59% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/12/2008

July occupancy rate drops sharply on Maui Honolulu Advertiser, 9/10/2008

Hotel occupancy rate in Isles at 10-year low by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/10/2008

Hotel vacancy climbs, revenue declines-Outlook gloomy as hotel occupancy rate dives by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/10/2008

Occupancy rate drops; revival not likely in ’08-Maui hotels rooms probably won’t see happy holiday season by Harry Eager, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/10/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy declines statewide KHNL8 News, 9/9/2008

Hawai'i hotel occupancy, daily room rates fell in July Honolulu Advertiser, 9/9/2008

Hawaii luxury hotels report tough July by Chad Blair, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/9/2008

Aqua Hotels offers its employees an ownership stake Honolulu Advertiser, 9/8/2008

Aqua Hotels & Resorts is Hawaii's first 'employee-owned' hotel KHNL8 News, 9/8/2008

Hawaii hotel chain launches employee stock ownership plan Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/8/2008

Aqua Hotels institutes ESOP-The chain becomes the first employee-owned hospitality chain locally by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/8/2008

At 63%, Maui hotel occupancy lowest in Hawaii by Chad Blair, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/5/2008

Bank forecloses on Anderson’s Kauai hotel by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/5/2008

Lender forecloses on Kauai hotel owned by Brian Anderson by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/4/2008

Bargain hotel rates might have to become permanent Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/3/2008

Beachside luxury hotel proposed for Waikiki-Plans for 24-story property next to Moana Surfrider is part of $1B redevelopment by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/30/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy falls again Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/29/2008

Kauai luxury resort breaks ground-Kukui'ula will be completed by 2010 by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/27/2008

Developer breaks ground on South Shore facility by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 8/27/2008

Groundbreaking held for Kukuiula project on Kauai Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/26/2008

Kukuiula residential community on Kauai breaks ground KHNL8 News, 8/26/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy down, room rates up Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/22/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy, room rates down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/15/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy slips to 72% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/8/2008

Resort home sales down by 31.5% by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/7/2008

Hilton Waikoloa lays off 25 workers by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 8/6/2008

Times 'challenging' for Maui hotel industry by Harry Eager, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/6/2008

Big Island hotels cut staff-Two hotels have fired a total of 59 workers as tourism declines by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/6/2008

Keauhou resort lays off 34 workers (Hawaii) by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 8/5/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy drops in June Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/4/2008

June hotel data fans fears by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/4/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy shows sharp drop in June by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/4/2008

Slow economy hurts hospitality industry by Leland Kim, KHNL8-News, 8/1/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy, room rates down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/1/2008

Hawaii hotels offer incentives to vacation at home by Leland Kim, KHNL8-News, 7/30/2008

Turtle Bay ranked among magazine's top 25 Isle hotels by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/29/2008

Kama'aina deals grow as hotels feel the pinch-Visitor industry trying to make up for decline by luring residents by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/28/2008

U.S. slowdown hurts Starwood, Wynn by Kristen A. Lee, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/25/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy, room rates down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/25/2008

State aid sought for isle hotels-A 20-year low in confidence in the economy hits luxury travel spots hard by Allison Schaefers and Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/23/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy slips to 73% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/18/2008

Hotel owner's room revenue falls Honolulu Advertiser, 7/17/2008

Kuilima Resort won't have to defend expansion plans by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/11/2008

Land Use Commission defers action on Turtle Bay Resort Honolulu Advertiser, 7/11/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy, room rates down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/11/2008

Hearing set on challenge to more Kuilima hotels Honolulu Advertiser, 7/10/2008

6 Hawaii hotels make top-100 list Honolulu Advertiser, 7/10/2008

Six Hawaii hotels among top 100 in magazine survey Honolulu Advertiser, 7/9/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy dips slightly Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/3/2008

Maui hotels have highest rates, lowest occupancy Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/3/2008

May hotel occupancy drops slightly in isles by Jennifer Sudick, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/3/2008

Coco Palms could be next for Wyland-The iconic resort is part of a plan to grow the Wyland brand throughout Hawaii by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/3/2008

Wyland targets Kauai for hotel redevelopment by Burl Burlingame, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/3/2008

Don’t let opportunity to acquire Turtle Bay slip away Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/30/2008

Hotels statewide slightly less full Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/27/2008

Turtle Bay has 6 months to find buyer-If no buyer is found in six months, the property will go to the lenders by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/26/2008

Starwood will build 390 more time-share units in Ka'anapali by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/26/2008

Starwood goes green on Maui-The company’s third Valley Island resort focuses on sustainability by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/26/2008

Starwood plans new timeshare resort for Kaanapali Honolulu Advertiser, 6/25/2008

Starwood to open third Maui resort Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/25/2008

Hawaii's first full-service resort aims for LEED certification KHNL-8 News, 6/25/2008

Hawaii hotel bookings remain sluggish by Chad Blaire, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/24/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy, room rates down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/20/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy down, room rates up Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/13/2008

Visitors to Isles have more lodging options Honolulu Advertiser, 6/11/2008

Timeshares boost visitor housing stock-Visitors get more places to stay on islands by Erika Engle, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/11/2008

Hawaii visitor accommodations up in 2007 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/10/2008

Ritz-Carlton breaks ground on Kauai Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/6/2008

Big Isle hotel occupancy boosted by triathlon Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/6/2008

New Resort Breaks Ground On Kaua'i KHNL8-News, 6/5/2008

Governor signs bill to acquire Turtle Bay-Lingle authorizes the purchase, preservation of resort's properties by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/5/2008

Hawaii hotels feel airline industry pain-Bankruptcies, high fuel costs drove down April occupancy rate to 69.5% by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/3/2008

Hawaii hotel, restaurant employment up Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/2/2008

Hawaii April hotel occupancy lowest in 5 years Honolulu Advertiser, 6/2/2008

April occupancy hits 5-year low-The shutdown of Aloha and ATA brings fewer hotel visitors by Jennifer Sudick, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/2/2008

Hawaii hotel rates hit 5-year low for April Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/2/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy slips Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/30/2008

Turtle Bay exec: further development needed by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/29/2008

$42.6M facelift for Hawaii's Aqua hotels by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/26/2008

Point man named for Turtle Bay by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/24/2008

Turtle Bay under new management by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/24/2008

Turtle Bay owner restructures debt, names Stanford Carr as top manager by Randi Petrello Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/23/2008

Big Isle hotels post big occupancy growth Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/23/2008

Hawaii hotels post occupancy increases Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/16/2008

Hyatt Regency price cut by $35M-Hyatt Corp. is set to buy its Waikiki flagship property for $410 million by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/13/2008

Hotel occupancy dipped in March by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/13/2008

Hawaii No. 2 for occupancy in 1Q Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/12/2008

Hotel occupancy, revenue up in first quarter AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/12/2008

Hotel occupancy in March held steady-Maui led the state in the last month before the airline shutdowns by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/12/2008

Statewide hotel occupancy up, rates down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/9/2008

Turtle Bay purchase a tricky undertaking Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/5/2008

Late April Hawaii hotel occupancy flat Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/2/2008

Legislature gives Lingle OK on Turtle Bay Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/2/2008

Turtle Bay acquisition approved-Agricultural land, solar water heater bills also winners in final session by Derrick DePledge and Treena Shapiro, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/2/2008

Legislators approve bill for Turtle Bay purchase by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/2/2008

State authorizes Turtle Bay purchase Honolulu Advertiser, 5/1/2008

Lingle's Turtle Bay plan gains lawmakers' backing compiled by Derrick DePledge and Treena Shapiro, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/27/2008

Supporters of Turtle Bay plan make their last push-Legislative showdown awaits latest purchase plan by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/27/2008

Turtle Bay purchase OK'd-Lawmakers also pass similar acquisition of Central Oahu lands by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/25/2008

Hotel occupancy up, rates average $199 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/25/2008

Turtle Bay land draws buyers-Development would be needed to recoup costs, an adviser says by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/25/2008

State Closer To Buying Turtle Bay by Beth Hillyer, KHNL-8 News, 4/24/2008

Lawmakers delay vote on Turtle Bay purchase by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/24/2008

Hawaii resort home prices may drop by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/23/2008

Japan group joins hotel boycott Honolulu Advertiser, 4/23/2008

Volcano House contract to go out to bid Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/22/2008

Senate drops Turtle Bay motion-Bill on state purchase coming up to reaffirm lawmakers' interest by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/22/2008

Bill to buy Turtle Bay ready for committee by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/22/2008

Support sought on resort's purchase-Lingle asks legislators for resolution backing Turtle Bay preservation by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/19/2008

Maui hotels most full last week Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/18/2008

Developer Chased from Punaluu by Competitors-Special from Hawaii Free Press (Hawaii) by Andrew Walden, Hawaii Reporter, 4/17/2008

Inouye chides Lingle on Turtle Bay by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/17/2008

Big Isle hotel deal falls through by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/15/2008

Hotel cancels luxury condo plan by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/12/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy up, rates down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/11/2008

Turtle Bay hearing revisits environmental impact by Eloise Aguiar Honolulu Advertiser, 4/10/2008

Turtle Bay foes appeal EIS ruling by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/10/2008

Big Isle golf course part of foreclosure-North Kona site includes still-undeveloped property by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/10/2008

Oral Arguments in ICA Appeal on Kuilima EIS (mp3) by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 4/9/2008

Keauhou Beach Resort Completes $6 Million Renovation (Hawaii) KHNL-8 News, 4/9/2008

Spring break travelers boost Hawaii hotel occupancy Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/4/2008

Merits Briefs in Upcoming ICA Appeal on Kuilima Resort Environmental Impact Statement by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 4/4/2008

Turtle Bay expansion necessary, panel says-Advisory group says expansion within the existing resort needed to make deal work by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/3/2008

Hyatt sale stalls-The 1,230-room hotel was sold for $445 million but the deal never closed by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/2/2008

Hawaii hotel room rates hit record for February Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/1/2008

Hotel occupancy rises for 2nd straight month by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/1/2008

Canadians help boost occupancy rates by Jennifer Sudick, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/1/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy climbs to 77.9% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/28/2008

Governor's Turtle Bay working group seeks input Honolulu Advertiser, 3/27/2008

‘Mothballing’ Molokai Ranch would be devastating Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/26/2008

Molokai Ranch to quit island-Stung by rejection of its planned luxury project, the owner will lay off 120 staffers and seal off the land by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/25/2008

Molokai Ranch to close, lay off 120 by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/25/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy down nearly 4% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/21/2008

Turtle Bay back in Starwood sights by Kristin Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/20/2008

Turtle Bay acquisition talks upbeat by Eloise Aguiar Honolulu Advertiser, 3/20/2008

Lingle, Turtle Bay owners have 1st meeting by Kristin Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/19/2008

Hotel sells 93 condos so far for average price of $1.9M by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/18/2008

Ritz-Carlton residential suites bring in $176 million AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/17/2008

Ritz-Carlton Kapalua suites sell for $176M Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/17/2008

Turtle Bay plan gains support by Treena Shapiro, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/16/2008

Kauai, Maui hotel occupancy rises Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/15/2008

Lawmakers considering fund to restore resort beaches by Kristin Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/14/2008

Hawaii golf resorts named to best lists Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/12/2008

Kapalua Resort to get clean technology Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/11/2008

Turtle Bay bill advances-The measure would let the state buy the land to preserve it by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/11/2008

Ritz-Carlton projects add to luxury options by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/10/2008

Hilton's new Waikiki tower tops off Honolulu Advertiser, 3/8/2008

Hilton celebrates 'topping off' at Grand Waikikian Honolulu Advertiser, 3/7/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy up on all islands Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/7/2008

Turtle Bay buy touted-State officials will be meeting with resort owners in two weeks by Kristin Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/5/2008

Hundreds meet with Lingle on Turtle Bay by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/5/2008

Residents Pack Governor's Talk Story Session on Turtle Bay by Mari-Ela David, KHNL-8 News, 3/5/2008

Hotel occupancy has first boost since April 2006 by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/5/2008

Hotel occupancy, room rates climb by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/5/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy, room rates rise Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/4/2008

Hotel occupancy rises for first time in 21 months by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/4/2008

Lingle to 'Talk Story' tonight on Turtle Bay proposal Honolulu Advertiser, 3/4/2008

Bill would restore resort beaches by Mary Vorsino, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/1/2008

Turtle Bay exec says buyout idea hurting Honolulu Advertiser, 3/1/2008

Kauai had fullest hotels Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/29/2008

Talks over Punaluu property halted (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 2/27/2008

Lingle to meet with owners of Turtle Bay by Dennis Camire, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/27/2008

Panel approves Turtle Bay purchase-A committee in the state Senate OKs a bill to buy the resort and prevent development by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/26/2008

Vote could terminate Aloha Tower deal-A project for Piers 5 and 6 is in jeopardy as the developer seeks arbitration by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/23/2008

Princeville Resort to close for 7 months during upgrades (Kauai) by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 2/23/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy rate up to 84% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/22/2008

Panel against resort growth Honolulu Advertiser, 2/22/2008

Council to hear update on marina resort proposal (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 2/20/2008

Honolulu Prince Hotel sold for $7.7M Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/20/2008

Honolulu Prince changes hands Honolulu Advertiser, 2/20/2008

Hawaii hotels fuller in early February Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/15/2008

Lingle hears public support for Turtle Bay purchase AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/15/2008

Big management shakeup at Hawaii Hiltons by Chad Blair, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/13/2008

Bills to buy, preserve land on Oahu, Kauai advance by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/13/2008

Turtle Bay Bill Moves Forward by Mari-Ela David, KHNL-8 News, 2/13/2008

Outrigger enters new partnership Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/12/2008

Hawaii Outriggers added to Choice brand Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/11/2008

Purchasing plan debuts-Turtle Bay: Legislature responds to Lingle by Gene Park, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/10/2008

Dozens back state plan to buy Turtle Bay land by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/10/2008

New Network of Organizations Support the Governor’s and the Legislature’s Plans to Acquire Turtle Bay Resort by Ko`olauloa-North Shore Alliance , Hawaii Reporter, 2/9/2008

North Shore Residents Support Bills Preserving Hawaii Lands by Leland Lim, KHNL-8 News, 2/9/2008

Hotel back on sales block after 3 years by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/9/2008

Hawaii hotels lose out to time shares, condos, ships Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/8/2008

Hawaii hotel rooms fuller last week Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/8/2008

Coco Palms hearing set; testimony accepted (Kauai) The Garden Island, 2/7/2008

Lingle’s Ludicrous Land Grab by Rick Hamada, Midweek, 2/6/2008

Hotel renovations opposed-OHA fights Sheraton work by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/6/2008

Hotel developer looks at Islands Honolulu Advertiser, 2/4/2008

Turtle Bay has heard nothing of deal-Gov. Lingle proposed buying the resort in her State of the State talk by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/3/2008

Lingle sees support for proposal to buy Turtle Bay Honolulu Advertiser, 2/1/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy down in 2007 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/1/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy grows Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/1/2008

Isle hotel room rates rise 7.5%-The state's hotels generated a record-setting $3.1 billion despite fewer guests by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/1/2008

Hotel occupancy in Hawaii down in 2007 by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/1/2008

‘No’ should be the final answer to Ka Iwi plans Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/1/2008

Hawaii Kai panel rejects cabins by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/31/2008

Turtle Bay: Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity by Gov. Linda Lingle, Hawaii Reporter, 1/30/2008

Leaked Documents Reveal Punaluu Negotiations Died Last November by Andrew Walden, Hawaii Reporter, 1/30/2008

Board Unanimously Votes "No" to Cabins Again by Mari-Ela David, KHNL-8 News, 1/30/2008

Ka Iwi cabin plan voted down, 13-0 by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/30/2008

Can Lingle Really Save Turtle Bay? by Rick Hamada, Midweek, 1/30/2008

Bills in Legislature aim to protect Ka Iwi Coast by Kim Fassler and Suzanne Roig, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/29/2008

Four Seasons Maui gets 5 stars Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/28/2008

Mobil Travel Guide Announces Five Star Properties in Hawaii KHNL-8 News, 1/28/2008

Senator proposes public purchase of Kauai resort AP, The Garden Island, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/28/2008

Ariyoshi urges care with N. Shore plan-A preservationist and former governor says Lingle must prioritize by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/28/2008

Treading carefully in Turtle Bay issues by Treena Shapiro and Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/27/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy edges upward Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/25/2008

Less People Staying at Hotels by Mari-Ela David, KHNL-8 News, 1/24/2008

Outrigger to manage new Kauai project Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/24/2008

Turtle Bay proposal called head-scratcher by Dan Nakaso, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/24/2008

Creditor wants Turtle Bay under court control by Jim Dooley, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/24/2008

Wyndham buys Waikiki boutique hotel by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/24/2008

Hawaii Kai board to consider Ka Iwi cabins, again Honolulu Advertiser, 1/23/2008

Development proposed to begin by year's end (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 1/23/2008

Wyndham buys Waikiki's Royal Garden Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/23/2008

Lingle’s strategy to protect Turtle Bay is noble but difficult Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/23/2008

Turtle Bay proposal startles owners by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/23/2008

Lingle says state should buy Turtle Bay Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/22/2008

Lingle Focuses on Preserving Oahu's North Shore by Paul Drewes, KHNL-8 News, 1/22/2007

Lingle wants state to buy Turtle Bay by Dan Nakaso, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/22/2008

Hawaii Hotels Among Best in the World by Cindy Cha, KHNL-8 News, 1/21/2007

OHA may get Hilo, Oahu properties by Gordon Y.K. Pang and Kevin Dayton, Hawaii Reporter, 1/19/2008

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Prepares for Punaluu Takeover (Hawaii) by Andrew Walden, Hawaii Reporter, 1/18/2008

Hawaii hotel occupancy slips to 71% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/18/2008

Kahala Resort remodeling continues Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/17/2008

Enriques: No opinion on Punaluu development (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 1/17/2007

Kauai hotels see occupancy jump Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/11/2008

November hotel occupancy dips Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/11/2008

Waikoloa Resort land for sale by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/11/2008

Oahu hotel occupancy drops by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/11/2008

Maui room occupancies, rates climb The Maui News, 1/11/2008

Hawaii hotel room revenues, rates up by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/11/2008

Hotel occupancy down in November, but room rates up Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/10/2008

Reject proposal for vacation ‘cabins’ above Hawaii Kai Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/10/2008

‘No’ to vacation cabin plan-Residents reject the proposal for vacation cabins in Hawaii Kai by Diana Leone, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/9/2008

Resort real estate market moves toward softer sales by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 1/9/2008

Hawaii residents protest proposed cabins by Kim Fassler, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/8/2008

Emergency Meeting Called Over Controversial Cabin Project by Mari-Ela David, KHNL-8 News, 1/8/2008

Vacation cabins on agenda in Hawaii Kai tonight Honolulu Advertiser, 1/8/2008

Meeting Tonight on Proposed Development Along Ka Iwi Coast by Gary E. Weller, Hawaii Reporter, 1/8/2008

Developer Takes Another Shot at Kaiwi Project KHNL-8 News, 1/8/2008

Ritz-Carlton Kapalua reopening-The renovations included the addition of full-ownership suites (Maui) by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/8/2008

Ka Iwi advocates gear for developer's revised proposal (Oahu) by Diana Leone, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/7/2008

Hawaii's hotel room occupancy falls Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/7/2008

Renovated Ritz-Carlton Kapalua reopens Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/7/2008

Resort home market levels off by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/5/2008

Hawaii Kai board calls meeting to consider Ka Iwi cabins Honolulu Advertiser, 1/3/2008

Hawaii hotel room occupancy dips to 60.1% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/31/2007

Foreclosure sale slated for Big Island Country Club by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today, 12/27/2007

Turtle Bay Resort in foreclosure-The controversial North Shore resort owes more than $283 million by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/22/2007

Will work to settle foreclosure, Turtle Bay owners say Honolulu Advertiser, 12/21/2007

Turtle Bay owner hit by foreclosure action Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/21/2007

Kauai sees jump in hotel bookings Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/21/2007

Hawaii resort owner defaults on $283M loan by Jim Dooley, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/21/2007

Starwood resort set to open in Kauai Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/20/2007

Hotel occupancy down at 66.6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/17/2007

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel to reopen in Dec. '08 by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/11/2007

Mauna Kea gets $150M renovation by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/11/2007

Mauna Kea hotel plans 2008 reopening (Hawaii) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/11/2007

Mauna Kea Resort Getting $150M Makeover (Hawaii) KHNL-8 News, 12/11/2007

Hawaii Reserves plans 220-room Laie hotel by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/10/2007

Massive resort proposed-About 4,100 dwellings and 5 golf courses (Hawaii) by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 12/7/2007

West Hawaii resorts dress up for the holidays by Kim Eaton, West Hawaii Today, 12/7/2007

Holiday travelers fill Neighbor Island hotel rooms Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/7/2007

Hotel rates up 8.1% in October Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/7/2007

October hotel rates hit a high, but occupancy keeps slipping by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/7/2007

Isle occupancy slips, revenues gain by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/7/2007

Union calls for Pacific Beach boycott-Labor dispute may take years to resolve by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/6/2007

Pacific Beach says it won't deal with ILWU Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/5/2007

Pacific Beach challenges union-The move comes as a boycott is threatened by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/5/2007

Coalition calls for boycott of Pacific Beach, Pagoda hotels by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/5/2007

Hale Koa launches $50M renovation-The military hotel is the latest in a series of Waikiki hotel upgrades by Jennifer Sudick, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/5/2007

Hale Koa Hotel getting makeover Honolulu Advertiser, 12/5/2007

Hale Koa launches $50 million renovation Honolulu Advertiser, 12/4/2007

Hale Koa Hotel starts $50M renovation Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/4/2007

Hotel Renew debuts Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/3/2007

Hotel scion: Marriott may expand in Hawaii by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/3/2007

Hotels: Best news is on Neighbor Islands Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/30/2007

122 acres at Princeville bought by luxury hotel developer by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/29/2007

Hanalei land sold to hotel developers by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/29/2007

Montage buys Hanalei land for resort by Janis Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/28/2007

Hamakua resort developer seeks to allay concerns (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 11/28/2007

Kauai hotel occupancy still on the rise Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/23/2007

Ilikai under siege-The Waikiki landmark is in turmoil as a local developer attempts to reposition it into an upscale condotel by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/18/2007

Pacific Beach, union at odds over changes by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/17/2007

Hawaii hotels: 76.5% full, $193 rate Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/16/2007

Developer delays release of Grey's Beach upgrade plan Honolulu Advertiser, 11/14/2007

Princeville union vote may face appeal (Kauai) by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 11/14/2007

Visitor count, up, hotel occupancy down by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today, 11/13/2007

Wailea leads in room revenues (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 11/13/2007

Hawaii follows NYC, LA in hotel occupancy Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/12/2007

Sheraton Maui workers set rally amid contract talks Honolulu Advertiser, 11/12/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy down by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/11/2007

3 Isle hotels win AAA 5 diamonds Honolulu Advertiser, 11/10/2007

Maui, Kauai top hotel occupancy rankings Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/9/2007

Developer wants resort in Hakalau-Looking for community input before commencing (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 10/9/2007

Waikiki Resort hotel workers ratify four-year contract Honolulu Advertiser, 11/9/2007

Another hotel contract ratified Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/9/2007

Kauai reports highest visitor occupancy Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/7/2007

Ala Moana hotel workers OK contract Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/7/2007

Hawaii hotels, restaurants get Four Diamonds Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/6/2007

Marc Resorts adds 9th hotel to portfolio Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/2/2007

Marc Resorts takes over Hawaiian Monarch by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/2/2007

Marc Resorts to manage Hawaiian Monarch Hotel Honolulu Advertiser, 11/1/2007

Workers want Waikiki pay (Kauai) by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 10/31/2007

Waikiki Resort Hotel workers will vote Nov. 8 on new deal Honolulu Advertiser, 10/31/2007

Union settles with Waikiki Resort Hotel Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/30/2007

Room rates up, occupancy down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/26/2007

Ala Moana Hotel gets new worker contract by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/26/2007

Ala Moana Hotel gets agreement with union by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/26/2007

Ala Moana Hotel workers reach tentative contract deal Honolulu Advertiser, 10/25/2007

Ala Moana Hotel workers reach deal Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/25/2007

Kahala Hotel upgrades aim for renewed glory by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/22/2007

Kauai hotel occupancy again tops state Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/19/2007

No decisions made yet on Maui Prince The Maui News,, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/18/2007

Maui Prince may be demolished-The new owners may rebuild it as part of a larger development by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/17/2007

Pacific Beach Hotel rehires hundreds of employees by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/17/2007

City gives more time to plan Hawaii resort by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/17/2007

Hotel occupancy slips, prices up 18% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/12/2007

Hotel Lanai reopens with prices starting at $139 by Harry Eagar, The Maui News,, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/9/2007

Kauai bucks hotel occupancy trend Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/8/2007

Hotel occupancy declines-The monthly rate fell by 2.7 percentage points although room prices continued to increase by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/6/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy slips by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/6/2007

Disney's Hawaii resort plan includes 1,000 jobs by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/4/2007  

Aloha, Disney-Mickey's company announces plans to build an 800-unit resort hotel at Ko Olina (Oahu) by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/4/2007

Leeward Residents Hopeful of New Ko Olina Disney Resort by Leland Kim, KHNL-8 News, 10/4/2007

Disney unveils plans for 800-room Oahu resort by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/3/2007  

Disney plans to build Hawaii resort (Oahu) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/3/2007

Walt Disney planning to build Ko Olina resort (Oahu) Honolulu Advertiser, 10/3/2007

Still closed, Quake-damaged Mauna Kea Beach Hotel won't reopen until fall 2008-management and insurer working out what work is repair and what is renovation (Hawaii) by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today, 10/2/2007

Mauna Kea reopening pushed back (Hawaii) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/2/2007

Wider Pacific Beach boycott weighed (Oahu) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/2/2007

Renovations commence at hotel Molokai Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/1/2007

Outrigger Aina Nalu finishes $30M makeover Honolulu Advertiser, 10/1/2007

Money and politics-More disclosure sought for contributions to council members (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 9/29/2007

Hotel occupancy down, rates up Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/28/2007

Hyatt closer to buying Regency Waikiki by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/28/2007

Royal Hawaiian to close for renovation Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/28/2007

Royal Hawaiian to close for renovations by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/28/2007

Outrigger Aina Nalu completes $30M renovation Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/26/2007

No winner in union contest at Kauai’s Princeville Resort by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/26/2007

2nd union vote at Princeville Resort (Kauai) by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/26/2007

Princeville union vote requires runoff (Kauai) by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 9/26/2007

Council Denounces Report That Documents Kau Residents Speaking Out About a Punaluu Development (Hawaii) by Andrew Walden, Hawaii Free Press, Hawaii Reporter, 9/25/2007

Results in today for Princeville union vote (Kauai) by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 9/25/2007

Punaluu: An Assessment of Conflict (Hawaii) by James Kent and Associates, Hawaii Reporter, 9/21/2007

Renovated Hotel Lanai gears up for reopening Honolulu Advertiser, 9/21/2007

Maui, Kauai hotel bookings up Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/21/2007

No money for Punaluu purchase (Hawaii) by Peter Sur, West Hawaii Today, 9/21/2007

Pacific Beach workers rally (Oahu) Honolulu Advertiser, 9/21/2007

Pacific Beach Hotel workers rally to keep jobs secure Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/21/2007

punaluu negotiations-With doubts, council favors resolution 5-4 (Hawaii) by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 9/20/2007

Jacobson gave $20K to Ka'u Preservation (Hawaii) by Jason Armstrong, West Hawaii Today, 9/20/2007

Pacific Beach Hotel union workers to rally for rehirings (Oahu) Honolulu Advertiser, 9/20/2007

Council moves to block Kau hotel project-Authorizing Mayor Kim to buy the land could bring a smaller project (Hawaii) by Rod Thompson, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/20/2007

Ala Moana Hotel workers rally (Oahu) by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/20/2007

Hale Koa employees vote to keep Local 5 (Oahu) by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/19/2007

Hale Koa workers stick with union (Oahu) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/18/2007

Report: Punaluu development too big; opposition group incites fear (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 9/15/2007

Coco Palms revival in limbo (Kauai) by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/15/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy still down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/14/2007

Kauai developer abandons Coco Palms redevelopment AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/14/2007

Coco Palms has left the building (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 9/13/2007

Time share and hotel project 'not a resort,' developer says (Hawaii) by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 9/12/2007

Tensions flare as union vote nears (Kauai) by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 9/12/2007

Early testimony opposed to Honua’ula development by Claudine San Nicolas, The Maui News, 9/11/2007

Late August hotel occupancy down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/7/2007

Big Island resort starts renovations Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/7/2007

Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort closes (Maui) The Maui News, 9/7/2007

Hawaii's Turtle Bay resort plans still a sore point by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/7/2007

’Desirable’ Wailea posts top tier rates (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 9/6/2007

Isle hotels 81% full as rates hit record by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/6/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy dropping by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/6/2007

Kona developer downsizes project-A final environmental assessment will be released to the public by Rod Thompson, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/6/2007

Hawaii marina, hotel plan scaled back by Kevin Dayton, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/6/2007

Hawaii hotel rates up, occupancy down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/5/2007

Hotel occupancy drops in July, average room rate soars Honolulu Advertiser, 9/5/2007

Kauai hotel bookings lead state Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/31/2007

Kauai hotel workers to vote on union Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/30/2007

Princeville union vote rescheduled (Kauai) by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 8/30/2007

Marriott acquires Kauai Lagoons ownership by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 8/28/2007

Hotel Hana owners retain sales agent-The owners of the luxury property could get up to $70 million by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/25/2007

2 ResortQuest hotels up for sale-Offers are being taken for flagship hotels on Oahu and on Kauai  by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/24/2007

Outrigger seeks partner for Beach Walk hotel  by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/24/2007

Kauai hotel occupancy up, rest of state down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/24/2007

Princeville union vote postponed (Kauai) by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 8/24/2007

Marriott buys out partner in Kauai Lagoons by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/24/2007

ILWU backs Big Island hotel, homes project Honolulu Advertiser, 8/24/2007

North Shore's Dilapidating Infrastructure Cannot Sustain Proposed Hotel Development-Public Hearing Reviews Sustainability Plan (Oahu) by Defend Oahu Coalition, Hawaii Reporter, 8/21/2007

Except for Kauai, hotel occupancy slips Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/17/2007

Union rally at hotel tomorrow Honolulu Advertiser, 8/15/2007

Pacific Beach Hotel workers to rally on Thursday Honolulu Advertiser, 8/14/2007

Oahu hotel workers voting on union by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/14/2007

Group forms to blunt resort building, ag subdivisions (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 8/11/2007

Kauai hotels busy, occupancy report shows Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/10/2007

Hotels losing popularity (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 8/7/2007

Big Island hotel occupancy rates fall-Survey: A third of all Kohala coast rooms were vacant in June by Peter Sur, West Hawaii Today, 8/7/2007

Hawaii hotels less full, room rates up Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/7/2007

Accord sought over Punaluu-Mayor Kim wants time to reach a compromise between developers, community (Hawaii) by Jason Armstrong, Hawaii Tribune-Herald, 8/7/2007

Punaluu: Mediation?-Special from Hawaii Free Press (Hawaii) by Andrew Walden, Hawaii Reporter, 8/6/2007

Report shows drop in hotel profitability-The decline in occupancy levels is blamed on a lack of group business Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/6/2007

Hawaii hotel revenue drops by 2 percent by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/6/2007

Makaha Resort will sell extended time-share units by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/4/2007

Hawaii hotels less full, room rates higher Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/3/2007

Ohana starts $12M upgrade (Oahu) by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/2/2007

Beachcomber begins room renovations (Oahu) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/1/2007

Naeole wants county to buy Puna land (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 7/31/2007

Proposed Kaua‘i resort on hold by Nathan Eagle, The Garden Island, 7/28/2007

Sheraton workers stage rally (Kauai) by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 7/27/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy down, rates up Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/26/2007

Punaluu vote postponed-County council also moves to delay flood control bill (Hawaii) by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today, 7/26/2007

Fairmont Orchid Hawaii on the market Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/24/2007

Full council to vote on Punaluu purchase measure (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 7/24/2007

Waikiki hotels part of $750M upgrade by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/24/2007

Fairmont Orchid for sale-Market rates suggest the Big Isle hotel could sell for $540 million  by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/24/2007

No end yet to labor talks at Waikiki hotel by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/23/2007

Hotel occupancy: 83% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/20/2007

Waikiki's Park Shore hotel bought by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/19/2007

Ohana hotel completes $6M renovation (Oahu) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/17/2007

Makeover complete at Maui Four Seasons Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/17/2007

Kona hotel announces $25M renovation Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/17/2007

Kona Realtors Want Punaluu Redevelopment by Kay Kolt, Hawaii Reporter, 7/16/2007

Environmental Groups Optimistic About Starwood Hotels & Resorts' Withdraw From Negotiations with Turtle Bay Developers (Oahu) by Defend Oahu Coalition, Hawaii Reporter, 7/16/2007

Starwood pulls out of Turtle Bay talks (Oahu) by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/14/2007

Coco Palms hotel’s reopening delayed due to fitness center plan (Kauai) by Tom Finnegan, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/14/2007

Facing a Punaluu purchase, what comes next for the county and for Ka'u? by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 7/13/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy 78% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/13/2007

Turtle Bay talks fall through-Starwood, which was expected to buy some of the resort, backed away from a deal (Oahu)  by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/13/2007

County votes to purchase park-'All we've done is mislead the public. We have no moneys for this purchase.' -- Mayor Harry Kim (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 7/10/2007

Hawaii County Council approves plan to preserve Kau land (Hawaii) by Kevin Dayton, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/10/2007

Four Seasons Maui completes upgrade by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/10/2007

Will Blackstone's Hilton Deal Put Other Hotels in Play? by Peter Sanders and Tamara Audi, The Wall Street Journal, 7/9/2007

K'au residents split over fate of beach (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 7/7/2007

Hotel contract for new marketing alliance Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/6/2007

Wailea will be home to luxury hotel nameplate (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 7/6/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy 77% by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/6/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy down 6.5% by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/6/2007

No time for the inn -- more visitors seek other accommodations Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/5/2007

Hotel eviction issue on hold -- for now (Hawaii) by Chelsea Anne Jensen, West Hawaii Today, 7/5/2005

Blackstone to buy Hilton-The deal takes Hilton private and quadruples Blackstone's portfolio of lodging properties Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/4/2007

Hilton Hotels accepts Blackstone's $18.5B buyout by Gary Gentile, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/4/2007

Starwood to build luxury Maui hotel Honolulu Advertiser, 7/4/2007

Condo bills signed Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/2/2007

Emails Show Punaluu Hearing Scheduled to Maximize ‘Activists’ Participation (Hawaii) by Andrew Walden, Hawaii Free Press, Hawaii Reporter, 7/1/2007

Pupukea-Paumalu preservation a priceless gift to Hawaii Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/30/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy 76% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/29/2007

Sides clearly divided; ultimate fate of land far less certain (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 6/29/2007

Ko Olina granted OK to utilize salt water-A permanent well could be used to cool its resort or for bottling (Oahu) by Diana Leone, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/29/2007

Resort to tap seawater under Honolulu by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/28/2007

Kaka'ako burials must stay put, Honolulu developer told by Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/28/2007

Makena Resort sale closes (Maui) The Maui News, 6/27,2007

Correction-Heiau clarification (Hawaii) West Hawaii Today, 6/27/2007

Starwood Turtle Bay acquisition imminent-Activists fear it will lock in redevelopment plans for the resort (Oahu) by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/27/2007

Starwood courting resort on Oahu by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/27/2007

Kona hotel to get $25M upgrade (Hawaii) by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/26/2007

Council to vote on Big Island land buyout-Hawaii County's buy of 150 coastal acres in Kau could stop plans for homes and a hotel (Hawaii) by Karin Stanton, AP,  Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/26/2007

Group seeks TRO to halt eviction-new owner claims no responsibility (Hawaii) by Chelsea Anne Jensen, West Hawaii Today, 6/26/2007

Two Local 5 contracts expire in days by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/26/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy 70% by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/22/2007

Punaluu development misconceptions persist (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 6/21/2007

Development opponents see victory at hand (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 6/21/2007

Meeting reopens wounds-Punaluu beach resolution stirs up Ka'u (Hawaii) by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 6/20/2007

Preservation group evicted from hotel (Hawaii) by Chelsea Anne Jensen, West Hawaii Today, 6/20/2007

Rally supports hotel workers (Oahu) Honolulu Advertiser, 6/19/2007

Weekly hotel occupancy: 70.1% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/15/2007

Councilman Yagong wants to postpone Punaluu beach vote (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 6/15/2007

Decision on Coco Palms spa deferred (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 6/14/2007

Booking service: Resort fees can cause sticker shock Honolulu Advertiser, 6/11/2007

Resorts will win with Bill 2204 by Bruce Fehring, The Garden Island, 6/10/2007

Judge renews moratorium (Kauai) by Nathan Eagle, The Garden Island, 6/8/2007

Weekly hotel occupancy: 67.6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/8/2007

New brand of Moana Surfrider by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/8/2007

Gaylord completes ResortQuest spinoff Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/4/2007

Monthly hotel room revenues begin slipping by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/1/2007

Hotel occupancies and revenue decline-Declines forecast a tough year for hotels by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/1/2007

Weekly hotel occupancy: 73.2% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/1/2007

Judge orders moratorium until hearing (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 6/1/2007

Ala Moana: 365 days without contract Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/30/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy 66.7% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/25/2007

Halekulani leads T-L hotel ranking Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/22/2007

Isle visitor accommodation tally edges lower-Oahu lost 1 percent of its hotel inventory last year, but timeshares and condos were up by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/18/2007

Visitor lodgings see shift to 'condotels' by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/18/2007

Hotel occupancy plunges below 59% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/18/2007

More accommodations aren't hotel rooms by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/17/2007

Union sends out notices of Pacific Beach dispute by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/15/2007

Report casts doubt on Turtle Bay's finances (Oahu) Honolulu Advertiser, 5/12/2007

Hotel, restaurant employment sets record Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/11/2007

Condotel upgrades near completion Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/10/2007

Hawaii spas top-ranked by Mobil by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/10/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy slips in first quarter by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/5/2007

Hotel room demand declines 2.4 percent Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/4/2007

Fewer visitors coming, but room rates climbing by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/4/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy 70.7% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/27/2007

Hawai'i spas ranked among best in North America Honolulu Advertiser, 4/24/2007

Kapolei mall budget hotel would be area’s first by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/21/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy: 70.1% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/20/2007

ResortQuest to get new owner Honolulu Advertiser, 4/20/2007

ResortQuest Hawaii sells for $109M-ResortQuest Hawaii owns and manages about 28 hotel and condominium resort properties throughout the state by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/20/2007

ResortQuest Hawaii sold for $109M Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/20/2007

After months of delay, Wyland Waikiki opens-The hotel underwent $30 million in work and changed flags by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/20/2007

Wyland hotel is open Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/20/2007

Investors to buy King Kamehameha hotel-They partnered with a California company to buy and renovate the Kona Beach hotel (Hawaii) by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/19/2007

Deal reached to sell Kona Beach Hotel (Hawaii) by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/19/2007

Investors to buy King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel (Hawaii) Honolulu Advertiser, 4/18/2007

Ritz-Carlton Kapalua renovation plans approved (Maui) by Claudine San Nicolas, The Maui News, 4/18/2007

Sheraton Waikiki finishes room makeovers Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/18/2007

Marriott reward customers from Japan prefer Hawai'i Honolulu Advertiser, 4/18/2007

Hawaii hotels pamper pets with top-notch amenities-With quarantine rules relaxed in 2003, more visitors are bringing their pets on vacation by Brian Charlton, AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/17/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy: 67.5% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/13/2007

Proposed Punaluu resort downsized (Hawaii) by Rod Thompson, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/9/2007

Waikiki Prince officially joins Hilton chain Honolulu Advertiser, 4/5/2007

Hotel rates still rising statewide even as arrivals dip The Maui News, 4/4/2007

Hotel room rates up, occupancy off by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/4/2007

Falling traffic starts to cost hotels money Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/4/2007

Hilton new brand for Prince Kuhio Hotel Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/3/2007

Outrigger Reef redo: Some rooms ready Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/3/2007

Reef redo: some rooms to open Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/2/2007

Mauna Lani goes after New Yorkers (Hawaii) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/2/2007

Starwood chief executive resigns Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/2/2007

Local 5, Ala Moana Hotel to meet Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/1/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy 75% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/30/2007

Hilton backs out of deal to manage the Wyland-Outrigger Enterprises will take Hilton's place as operator of the 404-room hotel by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/30/2007

Lawsuit stalls Makena Resort sale-Ulupalakua Ranch alleges Seibu failed to honor easements cited in a 1987 sale by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/30/2007

Waikiki hotel for sale Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/29/2007

Michael Dell buys the Kona Village Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/29/2007

Wyland hotel to be managed by Outrigger Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/29/2007

ML&P deals Ritz-Carlton site for cash (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 3/29/2007

Kapalua hotel part of land deal (Maui) Honolulu Advertiser, 3/29/2007

MLP sells Ritz site, gets stake in hotel by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/29/2007

Maui Land sells land beneath Ritz-Carlton Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/28/2007

Starwood Hotels bids on part of Turtle Bay by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/28/2007

Heat rising on Coco Palms spa debate (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 3/28/2007

Grand Hyatt takes time to celebrate local smiles by Dennis Fujimoto, The Garden Island, 3/19/2007

Andersons tackle Ilikai renovation-The Anderson twins have joined their dad as third-generation developers in Hawaii by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/18/2007

Turning up the heat at Turtle Bay by Mary Vorsino, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/18/2007

Rally protests Turtle Bay Resort expansion Honolulu Advertiser, 3/17/2007

Azabu assets bring $445 million bid Bloomberg News Service, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/17/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy: 75.2% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/16/2007

Hyatt gets OK to buy flagship property in Waikiki-The Hyatt Regency Waikiki will be sold to Hyatt Corp. for $445 million by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/15/2007

Airport hotel joins Ohana Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/15/2007

Shutdown of luau grounds approved (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 3/14/2007

Ilikai hotel prepares $60 million upgrade by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/12/2007

Hotel occupancy 72.7% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/9/2007

Hyatt is sole bidder for Hyatt Regency by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/8/2007

Marriott Waikoloa upgrade is done Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/7/2007

Outrigger will start new resort chain Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/5/2007

Hawai'i's hotel occupancy tumbles by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/5/2007

Hotel business may be leveling off by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/5/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy 82% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/2/2007

Coco Palms hearing tabled (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 2/28/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy 82% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/23/2007

1000 Friends of Kaua‘i sue Planning Department by Amanda C. Gregg, The Garden Island, 2/19/2006

DBEDT seeking firm to produce annual hotel report Honolulu Advertiser, 2/16/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy 76% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/16/2007

Waipouli resorts dealt a minor blow (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 2/15/2007

The Kahala to renovate rooms Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/14/2007

Waikiki's New Look-The Waikiki Beach Walk's $535 million renovation takes Hawaii's tourism mecca to a new level Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/14/2007

The Making Of The New Waikiki-After a 10-year struggle, Outrigger’s new Beach Walk gives Waikiki a new look and feel. Hooray! by Susan Sunderland, Midweek, 2/14/2007

Outrigger Regency set to open Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/14/2007

Outrigger Regency on Beachwalk to open Friday Honolulu Advertiser, 2/13/2007

ResortQuest reports 1.1% drop in 4th-quarter revenue Honolulu Advertiser, 2/13/2007

Kahala Hotel workers ratify Honolulu Advertiser, 2/13/2007

Workers ratify contract at Kahala Resort Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/13/2007

Hotel rates up, but that's not the whole story by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/11/2007

Makena Resort sold for $575 million by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 2/10/2007

Makena Resort sold to group for $575M Honolulu Advertiser, 2/10/2007

Makena Resort is sold-The 1,800-acre Maui property is selling for $575 million by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/10/2007

Maui Prince, Makena land go for $600M Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/9/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy falls to 67.7% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/9/2007

Kona Village Resort purchased by Michael Dell's firm (Hawaii) by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today, 2/7/2007

Dell firm purchases Kona resort (Hawaii) by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/6/2007

Report: Isle hotel revenues pass a record $3 billion during 2006 by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 2/3/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy falls to 68.7% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/2/2007

Hotels take more of Hawaii's visitor dollar Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/2/2007

Record revenue for hotels in Hawai'i by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/2/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy 72.8% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/26/2007

Starwood redo to give Moana new branding-The move is part of major renovation plans for four hotels owned by Kyo-ya Co. Ltd. by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/25/2007

Grand Wailea Resort part of Mainland takeover deal (Maui) by Jim Ellis, Associated Press, 1/20/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy 72.9% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/19/2007

Hotel offers surf lessons with room Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/17/2007

Ritz-Carlton Kapalua plans $95M upgrade by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/17/2007

Ritz-Carlton to sell suites at Kapalua (Maui) by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/17/2007

Ritz-Carlton Kapalua to sell 107 units to individuals (Maui) by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/16/2007

No Room At The Ritz (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 1/16/2007

Hawaiian homesteaders concerned development will strain water resources (Oahu) by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/14/2007

Coco Palms plan triggers county concern by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 1/14/2007

Hawaii hotel occupancy 81% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/12/2007

Average hotel, restaurant wages hit $13.43 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/8/2007

Hawaiian for hotel industry is a start by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/8/2007

State urges Turtle Bay resort to revise layout (Oahu) by Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/7/2007

Coco Palms units hit the open market The Garden Island, 1/7/2007

Resort project a poor fit for public lands on Kona coast Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/6/2007

Condos at Coco Palms on market Honolulu Advertiser, 1/6/2007

Coco Palms condo units on sale for $1 million and up Honolulu Advertiser, 1/5/2007

Judge rules union can picket in front of hotel Honolulu Advertiser, 1/5/2007

Union wins free-speech battle at Hale Koa-A judge has approved a settlement allowing Local 5 to leaflet outside the Army-owned hotel by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/5/2007

Lodge at Koele gets top travel honor Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/4/2007

Outrigger Enterprises to run Ala Moana Hotel Honolulu Advertiser, 1/4/2007

Outrigger will manage the Ala Moana Hotel-More than 1,000 of the individually owned units will be managed as vacation rentals by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/4/2007

Ala Moana Hotel sold to Outrigger Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/3/2007

TravelPost.com lists 5 Hawaii hotels among top 10 Honolulu Advertiser, 1/3/2007

Hotel occupancy off but prices increase by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/29/2006

Isle hotel occupancy declined in November by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/29/2006

Hawaii hotels post record rates Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/28/2006

Correction-Union won't cover disability for Mauna Kea workers (Hawaii) West Hawaii Today, 12/23/2006

Half of Mauna Kea hotel workers to keep jobs (Hawaii) by Carolyn Lucas, West Hawaii Today, 12/22/2006

Almost no room at the inns (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 12/22/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy 71% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/22/2006

Waikiki Wave hotel is sold Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/21/2006

Quake report: Hotels did well, media didn't by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/21/2006

16 Hawai'i resorts on greatest-500-hotels list Honolulu Advertiser, 12/20/2006  

Embassy Suites opens in Waikiki Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/18/2006

New Embassy Suites offers $199 kama'aina rate Honolulu Advertiser, 12/18/2006

Hyatt’s Corp.’s offer for Azabu’s assets sparks bidding war-Other companies are upset that Hyatt was chosen as the stalking horse in the auction by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/16/2006

Hyatt bids $445M for assets of Hyatt Regency's owner by Dawn McCarty, Bloomberg News Service, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/16/2006

Hyatt Corp. offers $445M for Waikiki hotel owner by Dawn McCarty, Bloomberg News Service, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/15/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy 71% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/15/2006

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel reaches deal with union-The deal covers what will happen to the 450 workers while the resort is closed (Hawaii) by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/15/2006

Embassy Suites to open Monday-Outrigger's $535 million revitalization is nearing the end of its first phase (Oahu) by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/14/2006

Hilton projects expansion, rising profits Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/14/2006

Hilton sees steady growth in its room revenue globally Honolulu Advertiser, 12/13/2006

Waterfront project step closer to approval (Oahu)  by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/13/2006

Kaua'i resort will run on diesel by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/13/2006

Aqua Hotels to manage Coconut Plaza Hotel Honolulu Advertiser, 12/12/2006

Aqua Hotels will manage Coconut Plaza Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/12/2006

Waikiki Marriott workers ratify 4-year labor contract Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/11/2006

Marriott workers O.K. contract Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/9/2006

Islanders oppose resort expansion by Nancy Cook Lauer, West Hawaii Today, 12/8/2006

76% of locals don't want more hotels by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/8/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy 64% by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/8/2006

Employees OK contract with Ilikai Honolulu Advertiser, 12/7/2006

Unionized Ilikai Hotel workers ratify 4-year contract Honolulu Advertiser, 12/6/2006

Maui resort condo sales a bit slow  by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/6/2006

Ilikai workers ratify contract Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/6/2006

Fewer hotel room nights, higher rates by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/5/2006

Hotel occupancy falls; rates up by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/5/2006  

Hotel shelves foreign-labor program by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/5/2006

Hotels booked solid for marathon-The room shortage is compounded by a delay in the opening of the Embassy Suites in Waikiki by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/5/2006

Fewer room nights, higher rates: shoulder season report by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/4/2006

Hotel occupancy slips in October, but room rate rises Honolulu Advertiser, 12/4/2006

Barnwell unit buys minority stake in Hualalai Resorts Honolulu Advertiser, 12/4/2006

Mauna Kea layoffs will come later Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/3/2006

Workers bid farewell to Mauna Kea hotel-guests echo employees' fondness for the resort by Lisa Huynh, West Hawaii Today, 12/3/2006

Resort closing, for now (Hawaii) by Lisa Huynh, West Hawaii Today, 12/2/2006

Mauna Kea hotel shuts-Some 420 workers at the Big Isle hotel will be laid off in the temporary closure, expected to last several months to fix earthquake damage by Robert Shikina, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/2/2006

Earthquake damage closes Big Isle hotel by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/2/2006

Waipouli resorts decision tabled to next month (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 12/2/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy 72% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/1/2006

Marriott, union reach agreement Honolulu Advertiser, 12/1/2006

Local 5 settles with Marriott Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/30/2006

Royal Lahaina Resort reopens renovated rooms Honolulu Advertiser, 11/29/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy 75% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/24/2006

Hogans open new rooms at Royal Lahaina Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/21/2006

Hotel profit margins near 30% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/19/2006

Aqua spends $26M on renovations Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/17/2006

Hotels to keep gaining in '07, Toy says-Consultant Joe Toy also expects record visitor arrivals this year by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/17/2006

Hotel forecast: 2007 another banner year by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/17/2006

Hawai'i hotels face 'another good year' by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/17/2006

Westin studies harried travelers Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/17/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy 71.1% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/17/2006

OK to fix hotel on Molokai sought The Maui News, 11/14/2006

Moloka'i hotel may be reopened Honolulu Advertiser, 11/14/2006

Turtle Bay plan wins environment battle (Oahu) by William Cole, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/14/2006

Judge rejects new review for Turtle Bay-Groups had sued to force a new environmental study for a revived 3,500-unit resort development plan (Oahu) by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/14/2006

Judge throws out Turtle Bay challenge (Oahu) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/13/2006

Molokai Ranch to reopen Kaluakoi Hotel Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/13/2006

Maui hotel gains five-star honor Honolulu Advertiser, 11/10/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy 71.1% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/10/2006

Hawaii's Four Seasons resort top Zagat Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/8/2006

$3.7B offered for Four Seasons hotels Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/6/2006

Four Seasons gets buyout offer from Gates, others Honolulu Advertiser, 11/6/2006

Hotel workers happy with new contract by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/5/2006

Hilton starts third Hawaii timeshare project-The newest one will be its second within Waikoloa Beach Resort (Hawaii) by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/4/2006

Waikoloa resort offers 198 units (Hawaii) by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/4/2006

Hyatt workers in Waikiki ratify contract by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/3/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy 75.6% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/3/2006

Hyatt workers in Waikiki ratify contract by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/3/2006

Hyatt workers ratify new pact Honolulu Advertiser, 11/3/2006

Local 5 rallies, prepares next contract vote Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/2/2006

Hotel industry outlook solid by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/1/2006

Occupancy slips in September-Year-to-date performance for Hawaii remains among the top nationally by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/1/2006

Hawaii hotel room revenues to $2.4B by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/1/2006

AAA downgrades The Kahala Honolulu Advertiser, 10/31/2006

Kauai Beach rebranded as Hilton Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/30/2006

Hotels charge more, but visitor spending flattens out by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/29/2006

Hilton returns to Coconut Coast (Kauai) The Garden Island, 10/29/2006

Hyatt, union reach accord on contract in Waikiki-The agreement is similar to ones reached with Hilton and Sheraton hotels in Waikiki by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/28/2006

Hyatt, Local 5 reach 'fair' deal Honolulu Advertiser, 10/28/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy 78.5% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/27/2006

Hyatt, Local 5 reach contract agreement by Kristen Consillio, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/27/2006

For $5.5M, an island can be yours (Oahu) by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/27/2006

Resort developers hot on Kauai-Waipouli condo resort project turns into a $200 million blockbuster by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/27/2006

Outrigger to manage Pacific Beach Hotel-Hotel owner HTH Corp. is making an alliance with a local competitor by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/27/2006

Ko Olina co-developer to revive Kauai Lagoons-The Kauai resort bosts a Marriott hotel and 38-acre, man-made lagoon (Oahu) by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/27/2006

Showe to build Kauai Lagoons (Oahu) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/26/2006

Outrigger affiliate to manage Pacific Beach Hotel Honolulu Advertiser, 10/26/2006

Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort to open Dec. 1 (Hawaii) Honolulu Advertiser, 10/24/2006

Local 5 talks resume with Hyatt Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/24/2006

Hilton employees approve contract by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/21/2006

Resorts: Hawaii is still 'open for business' by Betsy Tranquilli, West Hawaii Today, 10/20/2006

Hilton workers likely to approve new contract today by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/20/2006

Hilton workers ratify new contract by Kristen Consillio, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/20/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy 75.7% by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/20/2006

Sheraton workers ratify new contract by Kristen Consillio, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/20/2006

Sheraton employees OK contract with 99% vote by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/20/2006

Sheraton workers OK four-year contract by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/20/2006

Marriott plans major expansion Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/19/2006

HVCB tells agents Hawaii open for business Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/18/2006

Hotels on Big Island returning to normal  by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/18/2006

Partial closure of resort a precaution (Hawaii) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/17/2006

Big Island hotels keep doors open for visitors  by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/17/2006

Mauna Lani Resort open for business following quake (Hawaii) Honolulu Advertiser, 10/16/2006

Mauna Kea Beach Resort suffered some damage West Hawaii Today, 10/16/2006

Local 5 settles with Sheraton  by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/14/2006

Local 5 reaches deal with Sheraton-Hotel workers union Local 5 will seek similar agreements with other Waikiki hotels by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/14/2006

Mayor issues statement on Turtle Bay project (Oahu) Honolulu Advertiser, 10/13/2006

Kapalua Land president resigns by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/13/2006

Sheraton, workers reach tentative labor agreement Honolulu Advertiser, 10/13/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy 75.7% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/13/2006

Turtle Bay expansion gets tentative OK-Community groups blast city leaders for the move (Oahu) by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/13/2006

Turtle Bay expansion tentatively approved (Oahu) by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/13/2006

Hilton Waikoloa No.1 in Hawai'i Honolulu Advertiser, 10/13/2006

Hyatt offers personalized wake-up calls Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/11/2006

Hotel union contract is sign of prosperous future Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/11/2006

Kaua‘i resorts earn top honors by Charlotte Woolard, The Garden Island, 10/10/2006

Hilton and union reach deal-Four months of negotiations end with an agreement affecting 1,500 employees that will set the tone for other major Hawaii hotel labor contracts by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/10/2006

Hilton, Local 5 reach tentative agreement by Curtis Lum, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/10/2006

Hilton agreement may presage contracts with other hotels by Kristen Consillio, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/10/2006

Aqua doubles capacity Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/9/2006

Kauai hotel preserves Beatlemania for the ages by Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/8/2006

Hotel occupancy: 71.3% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/6/2006

Radisson is pau in Hawaii, for now-The company's last property in the state is switching to Hilton by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/3/2006

Upgrades hurt business, some hotel tenants claim by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/3/2006

Maui resort spends $60M on renovations Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/2/2006

Hotelier waves hello to new look by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/2/2006

Tatibouet: hotel makeover is done Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/1/2006

Local 5 talks to Hilton again this week Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/1/2006

Hawaii room rates reach record high average in August by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 9/29/2006

Hotel occupancy rises to 81% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/28/2006

Hawai'i hotel room rates hit record by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/28/2006

Planned resort divides Big Isle community by Rod Thompson, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/28/2006

A new record for Hawaii hotel rates by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/27/2006

Kauai Marriott completes renovations Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/27/2006

Local 5 circulates solidarity pledge Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/27/2006

Beach Walk hotel names exec team Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/27/2006

Update: Waikiki Beach Walk by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/25/2006

Hotel contract talks to resume this week Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/25/2006

Waikiki Comes to Oahu's North Shore?Here are Statistics That Put the Proposed Expansion of the Turtle Bay Resort in Perspective by Toegee-Jon Midpoint, Hawaii Reporter, 9/23/2006

Some share fears of Makena Resort sale (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 9/22/2006

Hotel occupancy rebounds to 79% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/22/2006

Impact of hotel sale concerns Sen. Akaka (Maui) by Gary Kubota, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/22/2006

Progress being made in hotel labor talks by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/22/2006

Local 5 offers its view of Hilton proposal Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/22/2006

Hilton says it's given ground on pensions Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/21/2006

Makena Resort put up for sale (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 9/19/2006

Sheratons, Hilton targeted for demonstrations Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/19/2006

Makena Resort for sale-Seibu Group's property includes 1,000 acres of land zoned for further development (Maui) by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/19/2006

Makena Resort put up for sale (Maui) Honolulu Advertiser, 9/19/2006

Seibu Group puts Maui's Makena Resort up for sale (Maui) Honolulu Advertiser, 9/18/2006

Aqua adds a ninth Waikiki hotel Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/17/2006

Reaction to Sheraton revamp is mixed-The company's four Waikiki properties would morph into five hotels and a timeshare by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/16/2006

Cousteau’s involvement with resort does not appease activists (Hawaii) by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/16/2006

Local 5 members claim Hake Koa blocked leafleting on sidewalks-The union has sued the hotel and its owner, the U.S. Army (Oahu) by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/16/2006

Hale Koa charged with rousting union organizers (Oahu) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/15/2006

Cousteau joins Punaluu project-Sea mountain to be developed as an eco-resort (Hawaii) by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 9/15/2006

Cousteau signs on to Big Island development-The ocean explorer's group will assist in a new Punaluu resort by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/15/2006

'Eco-hotel' part of resort project (Hawaii) Honolulu Advertiser, 9/15/2006

Sheraton may join Waikiki makeover by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/15/2006

More hotel contract settlements -- but not here Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/14/2006

High hotel rates, low office vacancy Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/13/2006

Local 5 plans more rallies, widens focus by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/13/2006

Hilton's bond picture better Honolulu Advertiser, 9/9/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy falls to 75.2% by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/8/2006

Hilton workers settle in Chicago Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/7/2006

Toy: condo conversion trend may be culminating Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/5/2006

Residents protest Turtle Bay expansion by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/5/2006

Hotel workers use holiday for strike preparations-Talks are still ongoing with hotels; employees share concerns of the future for keiki  by Mary Adamski, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/5/2006

Hotel workers settle in Chicago, plan support for Local 5 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/5/2006

Grass roots effort opposes Turtle Bay expansion (Oahu) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/4/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy below 79% by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/1/2006

Hotel labor talks hit snag Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/30/2006

Following 'Mixed Results' in Strike Negotiations with Local 5, Hilton Hawaiian Village Remains Committed to Resolution by Laulima Council, Hawaii Reporter, 8/29/2006

Local 5, Laulima Council trade criticism by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/29/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy 87% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/25/2006

Request denied for vote on Turtle Bay expansion (Oahu) by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/25/2006

Pre-sale parties revive Kauai resort's past (Kauai)  by Tom Finnegan, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/24/2006

Hotel workers authorize strike by Kristen Consillio, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/24/2006

Hotel workers OK strike-More than 4,000 employees could walk off the job if talks fail between the union and five major Waikiki hotels by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/24/2006

Hotel workers sanction strike by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/24/2006

Elvis may have left the building, but Coco Palms will return (Kauai) by Lanaly Cabalo, The Garden Island, 8/23/2006

Outrigger selling $92M of its assets in S. Pacific by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/23/2006

Hotel workers vote on strike authorization by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/23/2006

Hotels, union closer to agreement-Despite progress, Local 5 will go on with a strike authorization vote by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/22/2006

Progress made in hotel talks Honolulu Advertiser, 8/22/2006

Hilton, union make 'significant' progress Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/21/2006

$1 million auction of Colony Surf condo a risky move-Several recent attempts to sell Hawaii homes by auction did not match expectations by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/18/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy 88.9% by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/18/2006

Hoteliers earn income from condo conversion by Vinnee Tong, AP,  Honolulu Advertiser, 8/18/2006

Local 5 calls new pension rally Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/16/2006

Mainland investors buy The Wyland Waikiki Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/11/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy 85.3% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/11/2006

Hilton to run Wyland Waikiki Honolulu Advertiser, 8/11/2006

Hotel strike vote scheduled by Dan Nakaso & Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/10/2006

Local 5 plans strike vote by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/10/2006

Yuen: Kona Kai Ola not a good idea-Project would cause even more strain on area (Hawaii) by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 8/8/2006

Hyatt Regency has plans to keep up with the ’times' (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 8/8/2006

Hawaii hotel workers earning more Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/8/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy 85.2% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/4/2006

Rates and income rise at top resorts by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 8/3/2006

Local 5, Laulima negotiate... in public by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/3/2006

Hotel room tax revenue rises 9% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/2/2006

Record room revenue for Hawaii hotels by Howard Dicus, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/2/2006

Hotel room revenue, rates hit record highs by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/2/2006

Long labor dispute is officially over (Oahu) by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/2/2006

Turtle Bay contract signed Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/1/2006

Local 5 cancels negotiating sessions Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/31/2006

Kapalua Bay Hotel is being ’upcycled' (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 7/29/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy: 84.7% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/28/2006

Ilikai planning about 170 layoffs Honolulu Advertiser, 7/28/2006

Ilikai will lay off 170 workers Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/27/2006

Workers rally for hotel deal (Oahu) Honolulu Advertiser, 7/27/2006

Union rallies, Hilton restates tally (Oahu) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/26/2006

Lodge at Koele getting $50M upgrade-The property will get a freshening up under new manager Four Seasons (Lanai) by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/26/2006

'Era of openness' for Turtle Bay Resort (Oahu) by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/26/2006

Local 5 plans Hilton demo (Oahu) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/25/2006

Oneha joins ResortQuest Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/23/2006

Turtle Bay contract is ratified (Oahu) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/23/2006

Local 5 ratifies Turtle Bay deal-Not a single attending member opposes the contract which ends a long-standing boycott Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/23/2006

Turtle Bay contract ratified by Mary Vorsino, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/23/2006

Union OKs Turtle Bay Resort contract Honolulu Advertiser, 7/22/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy 85.1% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/21/2006

Turtle Bay, union reach agreement Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/21/2006

Hotel workers union reaches deal with NLRB by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/21/2006

Turtle Bay and union settle dispute-The tentative labor agreement for the resort still must be ratified by union members by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/21/2006

Local 5, hotels differ on pension fund Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/19/2006

Hawaii figures large in Starwood plans Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/17/2006

Business briefs: Maui resort begins unit sales Honolulu Advertiser, 7/17/2006

Kaleo Club loses Hyatt contract (Kauai) by Charlotte Woolard, The Garden Island, 7/16/2006

Hawaii hotel occupancy 84.5% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/14/2006

New Ilikai owner plans $40 million remake-The Waikiki hotel's Yacht Harbor Tower will be redeveloped by an unannounced third party (Oahu) by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/14/2006

Deal closes for 700 Ilikai rooms-The buyer has said he is in discussions with operators including Hard Rock International by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/13/2006

Anderson confirms rebranding plan for Ilikai (Oahu) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/13/2006

Marriott profit rises 35% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/13/2006

Now that Ilikai deal is done, is Hard Rock in its future? (Oahu) by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/13/2006

Local developer closes on Ilikai purchase (Oahu) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/13/2006

Planning panel OKs leveling Renaissance for new resort (Maui) by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 7/12/2006

’Innovative’ plan set out for Royal Lahaina (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 7/11/2006

Hotel Molokai undergoes renovation (Molokai) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/11/2006

Hilton resumes Local 5 talks this week Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/10/2006

Hotel occupancy to 85.5% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/7/2006

Waikiki hotel union negotiations continue-Local 5's labor contracts with the hotels expired last night by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/1/2006

Room rates, occupancy up (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 6/30/2006

Hilton offers union 13% over 4 years Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/30/2006

Luxury markets driving growth by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/30/2006

Gateway hotel gets new operator by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/30/2006

Hotel rates, revenue hit May records-The increases come despite a slight decline in Hawaii's hotel room occupancy last month Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/30/2006

Hotel contracts expire tonight by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/30/2006

Business briefs: Hotel occupancy dips in May Honolulu Advertiser, 6/30/2006

Plan for Aloha Tower project moves ahead Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/28/2006

Union, Kahala extend contract Honolulu Advertiser, 6/28/2006

Waikiki hoteliers takes message online Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/27/2006

Hotel union contracts are poised to expire-The hotels and Local 5 blame each other for the slow pace of talks by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/27/2006

Visitor rooms shifting to neighbor islands Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/25/2006

Turtle Bay developer seeks expansion partners Honolulu Advertiser, 6/24/2006