Isles are near a 'tipping point' to boost capacity

By Allison Schaefers

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Mar 10, 2013

~~<p>Kyo-ya Hotels and Resorts has spent $10 million over seven years seeking permission to build Waikiki's first new hotel in 30 years.</p>
<p>Though the city's zoning board of appeals recently ruled in favor of Kyo-ya's plan to build an oceanfront hotel and condominium tower next to the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, the project has run into objections that have kept it from proceeding.</p>
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Kyo-ya Hotels and Resorts has spent $10 million over seven years seeking permission to build Waikiki's first new hotel in 30 years.

Though the city's zoning board of appeals recently ruled in favor of Kyo-ya's plan to build an oceanfront hotel and condominium tower next to the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, the project has run into objections that have kept it from proceeding. Login for more...