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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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Master lei maker ‘Uncle Moki’ Labra won the Mayor’s grand prize at Kapiolani Park’s 98th Lei Day celebration, while Puamana Louise Garcia was crowned the new Lei Day Queen. Both champions plan to use their recognition to preserve and teach Hawaiian cultural traditions year-round.
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Former Honolulu mayor Mufi Hannemann announced his retirement as HLTA president during Saturday’s Charity Walk in Waikīkī. His departure comes as Hawaii’s tourism industry faces modest growth projections for 2026 and ongoing community discussions about sustainable tourism practices.
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Alan Wong returns to fine dining at The Kāhala resort while Liliha Bakery expands to Waikīkī Beach Walk, marking strategic comebacks for two iconic local brands adapting to Honolulu’s evolving dining scene.
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Lei Day weekend transforms Honolulu with celebrations from Bishop Museum’s traditional festivities to Kamehameha Schools’ song contest and a groundbreaking world premiere opera. Cultural events across the city showcase Hawaiian traditions while embracing innovative artistic expression.
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Outrigger Hospitality Group launches $100M renovation of its Waikīkī Beach Resort, repositioning the 524-room property as a “barefoot luxury” destination celebrating surf culture. The transformation could reshape Waikīkī’s competitive hotel landscape.
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The Hawaii Senate killed legislation that would have restored dedicated tourism authority funding, leaving destination marketing underfunded as visitor growth remains modest and international demand softens.
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The Hawaii Community Development Authority will consider authorizing sand stabilization structures for eroding Kawehewehe Beach at its May 6 meeting. The engineering approach represents a shift from previous sand nourishment projects that showed temporary results.
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