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Liliha Bakery is bringing its famous coco puffs and local favorites to Waikiki Beach Walk in 2025, marking the 73-year-old institution’s first expansion into the tourist corridor while testing whether it can maintain its neighborhood bakery identity.
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The Kanikapila Festival closes Kalākaua Avenue for live Hawaiian music performances, representing Waikiki’s growing effort to serve local residents alongside tourists. The street festival features multiple stages, local vendors, and traditional kanikapila musical gatherings scaled to neighborhood celebration size.
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Waikiki hotels pivot toward domestic tourists and mālama-based experiences as international arrivals decline. Local businesses adapt to serve visitors seeking authentic cultural connections while facing economic uncertainty.
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Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve debuts “Papahana Hanauma,” a new culturally-focused education program run by Hui Mālama O Ke Kai Foundation. The shift emphasizes Hawaiian traditions and indigenous stewardship practices for the popular snorkeling destination.
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State Rep. Adrian Tam highlights the disconnect between steady visitor arrivals and declining tourist spending in Waikiki, where local businesses and workers are feeling the economic pinch despite crowded beaches. The tourism slump is hitting small operators and service workers hardest, even as overall visitor numbers show modest growth.
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Hilton Hawaiian Village plans a 36-story, 515-room tower in Waikiki, sparking debate over density and tourism growth. Construction could start in mid-2026 if approved.
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Liliha Bakery is opening its sixth location in Waikiki Beach Walk, bringing 75 years of local tradition and famous Coco Puffs to the heart of Oahu’s tourist district. The expansion marks the beloved neighborhood bakery’s first venture into Waikiki’s resort area.
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Outrigger Hospitality Group launches a $100 million renovation of its flagship Waikiki Beach Resort, the largest investment in company history. The ambitious overhaul comes amid softening tourism growth, signaling bold confidence in Waikiki’s future.
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The Honolulu Festival celebrates 30 years of Pacific Rim cultural exchange this March 7-9, featuring 3,000 performers from 25 countries. The milestone anniversary showcases how the festival has grown to mirror Honolulu’s evolution as a multicultural crossroads.
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Jack Johnson headlines the Blaisdell Concert Hall Thursday in a standout week for Honolulu live entertainment. Kathy Griffin performs Saturday at Hawaii Theatre Centre, rounding out diverse options for local music and comedy fans.
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