China Oceanwide Committed to Building Hawaii Atlantis Project
The master developer of Ko Olina Resort says China Oceanwide Holdings intends to hold on to the last two undeveloped oceanfront sites at the Hawaii resort. One of those sites is slated to become a 1,400-room Atlantis Resort.
Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina and Sensync Partners to Multi-Sensory Virtual Reality
Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina and Sensync partnered to introduce The Vessel - a luxury virtual experience that combines mixed reality innovation with advanced therapeutic technology to create a revolutionary, immersive sensory experience.
Land Purchased from Ko Olina Resort Developer added to Nature Reserve
The 9.5-acre parcel of land in Aina Haina purchased by the City and County of Honolulu from an entity owned by developer Jeff Stone will be added to the larger Wailupe Nature Preserve.
Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina and MINA Group partner to bring Michael Mina's brand to west Oahu
Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina is thrilled to announce a new partnership with award winning chef and restauranteur Michael Mina that will see Fish House, the resort's signature line-to-table restaurant, become Mina's Fish House.
Take a Luxe Beach Vacation in West Oahu, Hawaii
Ko Olina, the resort on the western coast of Oahu, offers a reprieve from the traffic and crowds of Waikiki, with predictably better weather, a slower pace, and natural beauty in spades - plus plenty of high-end, seaside, worth-the-splurge accommodations.
Mid-century Modern Hotels Swing into a New Era
With a signature architectural style, classic mid-century modern hotels emerged throughout the U.S. from the 1940s through the 1960s. This design movement was characterized by minimalist structures and clean lines, accented by simple décor in vibrant colors.
Expansion at Ko Olina Fuels Tourism Boom and Boosts Businesses
The movie "Snatched," which premieres Mother's Day weekend, features a scene in which Goldie Hawn rubs suntan lotion on Amy Schumer, who is sunning at the adult pool at the Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina.
Re-use Hawaii partners with Resort Group in Ko Olina deconstruction project
Re-use Hawaii, a local recycling and deconstruction non-profit organization, has partnered with the Resort Group to take down a chapel, greeting pavilion and reception hall in Ko Olina.
Details Revealed for First U.S. Atlantis Resort at Hawaii's Ko Olina Resort
Kerzner International's first Atlantis resort in the United States is coming to the 642-acre Ko Olina Resort in West Oahu and will include a total of 1,324 hotel rooms and luxury residences, an aquarium, a wedding chapel and a water park.
$5 billion Ko Olina expansion would link to Kapolei
Ko Olina Resort & Marina is envisioned to almost double in size and connect directly with the City of Kapolei as part of an estimated $5 billion expansion for the West Oahu vacation destination.
Hawaii: Oahu's first Four Seasons resort opens at Ko Olina
A much-awaited Four Seasons resort, the first on the island of Oahu, has opened - and it's far from the crowds of Waikiki.
E Komo Mai: Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina on the Hawaiian Island's Spectacular Sunset Coast Now Open
It's never been like this before. Offering Hawaii's most memorable vacation experiences for the past 27 years, Four Seasons continues to innovate with the opening of its fifth location, the spectacular new Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina.
Plans For $2B Atlantis Aquarium Resort Being Finalized At Ko Olina
Atlantis Resorts is finalizing a deal to build one of its famous ocean-themed resorts in Ko Olina, which could be the most expensive resort ever built, sources said. The project has been in the works for more than a decade and was announced with much fanfare in 2005, but stalled since then.
Atlantis Resorts Eyeing Expansion to Hawaii at Ko Olina Resort
Atlantis Resorts, a global luxury resort brand that specializes in "entertainment destination resorts," is likely finalizing a deal to open its first resort in the United States in Hawaii at the Ko Olina Resort in West Oahu, multiple sources confirmed to Pacific Business News.
2 More Hotels Planned for Ko Olina
A Chinese corporation closed on two Ko Olina Resort beachfront parcels Thursday and plans to make a $1 billion investment, including the construction of two new uber-luxury branded resorts.
Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina to bring New Era of Luxury to Hawaii "Place of Joy"
The Resort Group (TRG), one of Hawaii's largest landowners of resort developments; Westbank (WB), Canada's premier luxury hotel and residential developer; and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts today confirmed plans for Four Seasons Resort O'ahu at Ko Olina.
Ihilani's New Day
What developer Jeff Stone's plan to close the hotel for remodeling and luxury rebranding means for the visitor industry. With the Four Seasons very likely to take the place of the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa, West Oahu will benefit and Ko Olina will further position itself as not just another Waikiki.
Disney Plans Untitled Family Adventure Movie set in Hawaii
Screenwriter Joe Gazzam, whose credits include "21 Jump Street," has been hired to write a family adventure film for Disney that will be set in Hawaii.
Hawaii Companies Show Sustainability is a Smart Business Strategy
Sustainability is evident throughout the Ko Olina grounds. Ko Olina says all businesses at the resort agreed voluntarily to phase out plastic bags; LED light bulbs are used in all street lighting. Sustainability is a smart business strategy.
APEC Leaders, Ministers to meet to Strengthen regional Trade
APEC Leaders and Ministers will meet in Honolulu from November 8-13 to advance regional economic integration and free trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific. Leaders from APEC's 21 member economies will gather on November 12-13 under the theme "Toward a Seamless Regional Economy" while Trade and Foreign Ministers will convene on November 11 to advance APEC's three priorities for 2011.
Obama fundraiser set for after APEC
KAPOLEI, Oahu - President Barack Obama launches a busy weekend in Honolulu with a series of bilateral talks aimed at strengthening U.S. ties to the Asia-pacific region and stimulating domestic job growth through economic partnerships in the region.