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Liliha Bakery will open its sixth Oahu location in Waikīkī Beach Walk, bringing iconic coco puffs and local flavors to tourists. The expansion marks the 72-year-old institution’s first move into the heart of the tourist corridor.
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Brazilian açaí chain Oakberry opens its first Hawaii location Saturday at Park Shore Waikiki, bringing authentic superfood bowls and smoothies to the competitive beachfront dining scene. The fast-casual concept targets both health-conscious tourists and local residents.
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Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort launches a historic $100M renovation, the largest in the company’s 75-year history. The comprehensive overhaul will transform all 524 rooms by 2027, positioning the iconic beachfront property to compete in Waikiki’s evolving luxury hotel market.
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Legendary chef Alan Wong returns to Honolulu’s restaurant scene as consulting chef at The Kāhala Hotel & Resort. The new venture promises to revive signature dishes from his iconic King Street flagship, which closed in 2020 after 27 years.
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Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort launches its largest-ever renovation, investing $100 million in a “barefoot luxury” transformation that blends high-end amenities with authentic Hawaiian surf culture. The project aims to redefine luxury hospitality in Waikiki while creating 200 construction jobs for local workers.
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Liliha Bakery is opening its sixth location at Waikiki Beach Walk, bringing legendary coco puffs and local comfort food to the tourist corridor. The expansion marks a significant step for the 73-year-old local institution into Waikiki’s high-traffic retail landscape.
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Beloved local institution Liliha Bakery is opening its first Waikiki location at Beach Walk, bringing famous Coco Puffs to tourists. The expansion raises questions about balancing local authenticity with tourist appeal.
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Former Honolulu mayor Mufi Hannemann is retiring as president of the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association after more than a decade leading the influential trade group. His departure creates a leadership void as the tourism industry navigates post-pandemic challenges and growing community tensions.
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Liliha Bakery is opening its sixth location at Waikīkī Beach Walk, bringing the beloved local institution’s famous Coco Puffs to tourists for the first time. The move represents a strategic shift for the 75-year-old family business into Honolulu’s tourism center.
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HCDA will discuss taking project management control of sand stabilization efforts for eroding Waikiki Beach’s Kawehewehe sector. The move could streamline long-awaited erosion fixes but faces potential controversy over structure types.
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