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The Waianiani at The Cove, a luxury oceanfront resort adjacent to Ko Olina, officially broke ground following a May 21 blessing ceremony. The 10.85-acre development will create hundreds of jobs and add new accommodations to West Oahu’s growing resort corridor.
Read MoreHawaii visitor spending hit $1.77 billion in April despite a slight drop in arrivals, with per-person daily spending jumping 14% to $278. The shift toward higher-spending tourists could reshape Waikiki’s business landscape.
Read MoreAlan Wong, the legendary chef behind Hawaii Regional Cuisine, is returning with a new restaurant at The Kāhala Hotel & Resort. The concept will feature Wong’s signature dishes adapted for the oceanfront resort setting.
Read MoreThe 43rd Pan-Pacific Festival returns to Waikiki June 12-14 with three days of Pacific Rim cultural performances, culminating in the massive Kalakaua Avenue Block Party featuring live music and local food vendors.
Read MoreHilton Hawaiian Village proposes a 36-story, 515-room tower in Waikiki, sparking debate over building heights and tourism capacity. The project could begin construction in mid-2026 if approved through Honolulu’s permitting process.
Read MoreOutrigger Hospitality Group launches a $100M renovation of its flagship Waikiki Beach Resort, the company’s largest single-property transformation ever. The “barefoot luxury” redesign celebrates surf culture while elevating guest experiences through 2026.
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The 43rd Pan-Pacific Festival transforms Waikiki June 12-14 with the new theme “One Ocean, Many Cultures,” featuring hula performances, taiko drumming, and a grand parade down Kalākaua Avenue. This free three-day cultural celebration serves as Honolulu’s biggest summer kickoff event.
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Waikiki’s street homelessness dropped 91% to just 10 people after coordinated outreach combining street medicine, housing referrals, and focused enforcement. The initiative cleared long-standing encampments from tourist areas while connecting individuals to permanent housing solutions.
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Oahu’s first Sonic Drive-In opened May 16 in Kapolei, bringing roller-skating carhops and an island-exclusive Teriyaki Smasher burger to residents who’ve waited decades to experience the retro American drive-in chain. The West Oahu location employs 40 people and serves the full Sonic menu with Hawaii-specific additions.
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The Pan-Pacific Festival returns to Kalakaua Avenue June 5-7 with taiko drumming, hula performances, and cultural celebrations from across the Pacific Rim. Saturday’s block party closes Kalakaua Avenue for food vendors and performances drawing 50,000+ visitors.
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