Tourism

More than a year and a half of contentious discussion over short-term rentals in Maui County is nearing a final decision. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol has more.

The Kauaʻi Cultural Program and Events Grant is for any programs or events that take place entirely on Kauaʻi that preserve and perpetuate the island and state’s culture.

Hawaiʻi hospitality and real estate consultant Ray Tsuchiyama spoke to HPR's Bill Dorman about the Japanese visitor market.

After years of community pushback, the Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting will hold a public hearing for the project developers to plead their case and for the public to weigh in. The department hasn’t set a date yet for the hearing.

The Maui County Council continues to weigh a bill that would phase out about half of vacation rentals. In the first reading of the measure, councilmembers voted 5-3 in favor Monday.

The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort on Maui is famous for its ocean views and hosting The Sentry, a $20 million PGA Tour event. However, drought and a dispute over irrigation water have led to the cancellation of the event.

A well-known Waikīkī restaurant is heading to West Oʻahu. Itʻs going to be part of a development on the site of a longtime attraction.

It’s been nearly two years since Alaska Air Group announced plans to merge with Hawaiian Airlines, and the combined company is still moving through some challenges.

Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden will be periodically closed from Nov. 24 to Dec. 19 for road repairs.

Kamehameha Schools last week sold the land beneath an iconic Waikīkī hotel to Japanese investors. It was the second ground lease sale under a major resort this year.