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The Royal Kona Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii is wrapping up a renovation that updated the rooms, pool deck and other areas.

Royal Kona Resort saw opportunity in Covid shutdownWhen the Big Island property reopened in October, guests found a revamped pool area, refreshed rooms and other improvements,...

The new Malama Hawaii campaign offers a free night stay or other incentives for Hawaii visitors who participate in qualifying volunteer activities, like planting a native tree at one of the state's reforestation sites

Hawaii reaches out to 'mindful travelers'A new program from the state's tourism authority and CVB offers incentives to visitors who do volunteer work while in the...

The pool area at the Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort. The property reopened on Nov. 15.

A reopened Grand Wailea changes with the timesManaging director J.P. Oliver and his staff spent the shutdown reimagining the guest experience and how the resort functions...

The Coconut Traveler specializes in bespoke Hawaii tours packed with experiences led by local, expert guides.

A Hawaii operator gets back to workDebbie Misajon, owner of the Coconut Traveler, welcomed her first group of clients last week and has seen a lot of interest in...

Before the pandemic, the island of Kauai was grappling with overtourism.

A new Hawaii tourism chief steps in at a critical time for the Aloha StateJohn De Fries took the reins of the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) one month, almost to the day, before this week's planned...

During the pandemic, OLS Hotels and Resorts rebranded as Springboard Hospitality and acquired three new properties, including the Ohia Waikiki Studio Suites in Hawaii.

Newly rebranded Springboard Hospitality has big plansFormerly OLS Hotels and Resorts, the management company expects to add properties in Hawaii and on the West Coast and has...

Timbers Kauai Club and Residences has been approved for an enhanced movement quarantine or "resort bubble" program that allows quarantining guests to move within property grounds.

Timbers Kauai to employ a 'resort bubble'Guests who are subject to quarantine will be able to use a number of amenities at the Kauai property but must wear a bracelet...

The renovated pool area at the Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu.

Ala Moana Hotel celebrates anniversary with renovation"We really brought it back to bare bones and transformed the spaces," said GM Glen Erickson.

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach remained open during the refit, which included all of the hotel's 369 units.

Waikiki Embassy Suites completes $8M refitThe first renovation in seven years at the property at Waikiki Beach Walk focused on artwork and other Hawaiian elements that...

Work on the Kaanapali Beach Hotels' Kauai and Lanai wings is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter.

Kaanapali Beach Hotel makes the most of the Covid shutdownInitial plans called for one wing of rooms to be renovated, but the refit was expanded to a second wing after the virus shut...

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