Oahu doesn't have a whole lot of luaus given our, well, lack of space - especially in bustling Waikiki. But, what has been the largest and most well-known luaus on the island is about to disappear as Paradise Cove at Ko Olina is to close permanently. … [Read more...] about Paradise Cove at Ko Olina to Close Permanently
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Four Seasons Oahu to Reopen in March 2021
After its recent change in ownership, it looks like the Ko Olina outpost of Four Seasons will be undergoing some renovation work. As a result, the Four Seasons Oahu is to reopen in March 2021. … [Read more...] about Four Seasons Oahu to Reopen in March 2021
The Resort Group Sells Stake in the Four Seasons Oahu
Ko Olina Resort's master developer, The Resort Group, sells its stake in the Four Seasons Oahu. Despite this, I wouldn't expect much, if anything, to change at the Oahu outpost of the luxury hotelier. … [Read more...] about The Resort Group Sells Stake in the Four Seasons Oahu
Hawaii Travel Restrictions + Ko Olina Closing
With the pandemic situation worsening, Hawaii's Governer announced new Hawaii travel restrictions, while Ko Olina Resort announced that it's closing to the general public. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Travel Restrictions + Ko Olina Closing
Development of Atlantis Hawaii is Moving Forward
It's been a while since we last heard of Ko Olina's planned Atlantis Resort. But recent news reports states that, yes, development of Atlantis Hawaii is moving forward. … [Read more...] about Development of Atlantis Hawaii is Moving Forward
China Oceanwide Discusses Ko Olina Projects
In an interview with Hawaii Business Magazine, China Oceanwide discusses Ko Olina projects and gives us a glimpse of its strategy for the West Oahu resort. … [Read more...] about China Oceanwide Discusses Ko Olina Projects
Atlantis Resort and Residence Ko Olina Update
Right after I published my Hawaii hotel news December 2016 edition, new information about an upcoming Oahu resort was revealed. So, here's an Atlantis Resort and Residence Ko Olina Update. As previously reported, the Atlantis Resort and Residence Ko Olina will be built on Oahu's west side, in the Ko Olina Resort. Atlantis is slated to be built on a 26-acre parcel of … [Read more...] about Atlantis Resort and Residence Ko Olina Update
Atlantis Resort Ko Olina Confirmed
Last week I wrote about Ko Olina's latest development possibly beginning construction next year. At the time, all we knew was the name of the landowner: China Oceanwide Holdings. The company paid $280 million for the 26 acres of land on Ko Olina's Lagoon 2. This plot of land is next-door to Disney's Aulani. However, earlier this week Ko Olina's master developer, Jeff Stone … [Read more...] about Atlantis Resort Ko Olina Confirmed
Ko Olina New Construction
This year has been a year of change for the Ko Olina Resort. Earlier in the year we saw the former JW Marriott Ihilani re-open as the Four Seasons Oahu. Then, an announcement was made that an Atlantis Resort would be built in Ko Olina. At the time, the news release said it's to be the most expensive resort ever built. Now, it appears the resort is about to embark on its … [Read more...] about Ko Olina New Construction
Disney Aulani Turns 5!
A few days ago Walt Disney Hotels & Resort's celebrated a milestone. The resort officially opened on August 29, 2011, so this year Aulani turns 5. And of course, Disney celebrated by announcing new features for the resort. No, Aulani isn't adding any new attractions as part of its celebration. It is adding new (to the resort) characters, however. Those characters … [Read more...] about Disney Aulani Turns 5!