Hawaii

CLIA is suing the state of Hawaii over its “Green Fee.” The so-called “Green Fee” was signed into law in May 2025 and would require visitors to pay a tax that would help support “funding for environmental stewardship, hazard mitigation and sustainable tourism.”

Hawaii’s Moana Surfrider has reached a major milestone in its ongoing renewal, unveiling its refreshed lobby and welcoming guests to newly renovated rooms in the Tower Wing.

Halekulani, a luxury hotel in Waikiki, this week unveiled two new Premier Suites—The Bungalow and The Penthouse—available to book for USD $5,000 a night. With the introduction of these two suites, the hotel’s collection of Premier Suites now totals five.

With the launch of its Winter 2026–2027 program, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has confirmed its expansion into French Polynesia, Hawaii and the Asia Pacific region.

The President and CEO of Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) believes the Aloha State is ripe for massive MICE business. In Sydney today, Aaron Salā said the foundations have been set in Australia and New Zealand market for several years, and that now is the time to “pivot” and capitalise on the opportunities.

Qantas Frequent Flyers will be able to use Qantas Points to book hundreds of thousands of new reward seats with Hawaiian Airlines from Thursday, marking the start of the strategic airline partnership between the two carriers.

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina in Hawaii will launch an exclusive new Club Lounge from 4 July 2025.

The US$60 million renovation of OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa is now complete. Perched on the cliffs of Keauhou Bay with ocean views across the Kona coast of the Big Island of Hawai‘i, the history of Keauhou resonates throughout the transformed property.

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is partnering with Kauai’s landmark Coco Palms Resort, establishing the first location in Hawaii for IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio. Following a historically sensitive restoration of the iconic property, Coco Palms, A Kimpton Resort, will once again become an inspiring tropical retreat for travellers and the Kaua‘i community to explore all the expansive experiences the destination has to offer.

Owners of the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii have agreed to sell the property for approximately US$680 million to Host Hotels & Resorts.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has unveiled details of its first resident production in Hawai’i that has been named “‘Auana”. Announced 12 months ago, the Hawai’i-inspired production will be hosted at Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel from late 2024, and is a unique curation of artistry, acrobatics and heritage.

Maui’s iconic Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, has opened its highly anticipated Kilolani Spa, an all-new open air luxury spa adorned by the natural beauty of Hawaii.