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Hawaii to open first capsule hotel with pods for rooms in Waikiki
When I walked into the new luxury capsule hotel in Waikiki, it felt like any other hotel, with a front desk and seating area ...
Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change
In a first-of-its kind move, Hawaii lawmakers are ready to hike a tax imposed on travelers staying in hotels, vacation ...
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Veteran GOP state lawmaker Gene Ward served with distinction, fervor
Former state Rep. Gene Ward was remembered Friday for nearly 30 years of service in the Legislature and other accomplishments ...
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has only grown in 5 decades
It has been almost 50 years since the U.S. government established that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific ...
Hawaii lawmakers raise the state’s hotel tax to help the islands cope with climate change
Hawaii lawmakers have passed first-of-its-kind legislation that increases the state’s lodging tax. They say the increase will ...
The Business Journals22d
Union wins new work terms for Honolulu hotel staff
Unite Here Local 5 said 150 workers at the Modern Honolulu reached a tentative agreement for improved work conditions. The largest union representing workers at Hawaii hotels announced a tentative ...
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Ka Lai Waikiki Beach hotel gets $100 million renovation
The hotel said that "guestrooms will feature creamy hues, plush textures, handcrafted furniture, and colorful ceramics for an inviting atmosphere." Expand to read more Ka Lai Waikiki Beach Preview ...