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12 Nov 2026

Hawaiian Council Partner to Grow Cultural Tourism

bizjournals.com; Hawaiian Council partner to expand Native Hawaiian cultural leadership in visitor experiences. The partnership creates economic opportunities for West Oʻahu residents through cultural programming and local business support.

09 Nov 2026

Best Vacation Ownership Resort

NewsWeek.com; From relaxing getaways to bucket-list adventures, Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club is a beachfront vacation ownership resort on Oʻahu's western coast, set along a series of protected lagoons.

02 Nov 2026

Disney Moana 2 ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi

Free Public Screening. Bring your ʻohana for a fun-filled evening under the stars! Movies on the lawn are back with a special outdoor screening of everyone’s favorite Disney movie, Moana 2 - this time in ‘olelo Hawaiʻi.

21 Oct 2026

Aulani Resort Promotes Gordon “Kanani” Aken

Gordon “Kanani” Aken, who most recently served as Hotel Operations Director, brings more than 35 years of hospitality leadership experience across hotels, resorts and cruise operations. He has been part of Aulani since its opening in 2011.

09 Oct 2026

Four Seasons Oʻahu Unveils Holiday Celebrations

Source: press.fourseasons.com; This holiday, Four Seasons Resort invites guests to celebration and renewal through an inspired collection of holiday experiences, set along the backdrop of Oʻahu's breathtaking western coastline.

28 Sep 2026

Business Awarded Hawaiʻi Green Business Program

Source: governor.hawaii.gov; This year's Hawai'i Green Business Program Awards have been bestowed upon Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina, and Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club. Commitment to energy and water efficiency, cultural and natural resource preservation.

04 Apr 2023

Festival Returns with a Dazzling Array of Activities for Keiki

Grab your slippahs and head to the beach for the 7th Annual Ko Olina Children's Festival, Saturday, May 20, 2023. Family activities with food and snack booths on site, live performances, and a Disney film on the beach.
09 Jun 2020

Ko Olina Hosts 4th Annual World Oceans Day Virtual Celebration

World Oceans Day on Saturday, June 13. In partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and community organizations, is hosting a free virtual event to celebrate World Oceans Day.
22 May 2019

Super Finish for the Ko Olina Children’s Festival as Community Raises $65,000 for Kapiʻolani Medical Center

A superhero-themed festival at Ko Olina Resort proved to be empowering for kids of all ages! The sixth annual Ko Olina Children’s Festival drew more than 2,000 people and, besides every facet of the festival having a superhero touch
21 Apr 2019

Discover Live Performances, Fun-Filled Activities & Meet Hometown Heros from HPD, HFD & Ocean Saftey at the 6th Annual Ko Olina Childrens Festival

Grab a seat on the beach for a performance by the Tonga Sisters, prize giveaways, and a feature film at sunset. O‘AHU, HAWAI‘I — Soar like a superhero into the 6th Annual Ko Olina Children’s Festival on April 27 2019
09 Oct 2018

Festive Finish for the Ko Olina Children’s Festival as a Community Raises $65,000 for Kapiʻolani Medical Center

Amount is highest raised in event’s five-year history, bringing total contributed to Kapiʻolani by Ko Olina Children’s Festival to $275,000 KAPOLEI, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i (September 23, 2018)
19 Sep 2018

Ko Olina Launches Ticket Sales for the 5th Annual Ko Olina Children's Festival, Saturday, September 22, 2018

100 Percent of Ticket Proceeds Benefit Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children; Exclusive Room Rates Available at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa O‘AHU, HAWAI‘I (May 18, 2018) – Ko Olina Resort invites guests, family and friends to celebrate the 5th Annual Ko Olina Children’s Festival on Saturday, September 22, 2018. This family play day
16 Aug 2018

5th Annual Ko Olina Children’s Festival to Showcase “Coco” as Sunset Finale Feature Film

Enjoy a day of family-friendly activities and live entertainment with 100% of ticket proceeds benefiting Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children O‘AHU, HAWAI‘I (August 15, 2018)

01 May 2018

Disney’s Moana to make World Premiere in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi at Ko Olina’s World Oceans Day, June 10

Special Appearance by Moana star Aulii Cravalho KAPOLEI & Hawaiʻi’s Auliʻi Cravalho and cast members of the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi-version of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana will walk the blue carpet for its premiere at World Oceans Day on Sunday, June 10, at Ko Olina Resort. The premiere is a part of the resort’s second annual World Oceans
12 Dec 2017

Ko Olina Golf Club Completes Extensive Bunker Renovation Debuts Mickey Mouse Inspired Bunker

Ko Olina Resort, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, December 12, 2017 – Ko Olina Golf Club, host of the LPGA’s LOTTE Championship, has completed a three-month renovation of its greenside and select fairway bunkers. The project included reshaping the bunkers and the addition of new silica sand.
25 Jul 2017

Live Performances and Activities Announced for 2017 Children’s Festival

O‘AHU, HAWAI‘I (July 25, 2017) – This year’s Ko Olina Children’s Festival offers plenty of activities for the whole family, all in the name of fun and charity. A benefit for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children (KMCWC), the 4th annual festival will take place.
12 Apr 2017

Ko Olina Resort Announces 4th Annual Children’s Festival Saturday, September 23, 2017

Festival Proceeds To Benefit Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children; O‘AHU, HAWAI‘I (April 10, 2017) – Ko Olina Resort invites guests, families and friends to celebrate the 4th Annual Ko Olina Children’s Festival on Saturday, September 23, 2017. The event will feature interactive video and music activities, live stage performances, family-friendly movies from Disney/Pixar
01 May 2016

Community Raises $55,000 for Kapi‘olani Medical Center at Ko Olina Children’s Film & Music Festival

KAPOLEI, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i (May 1, 2016) The third annual Ko Olina Children’s Film & Music Festival, a benefit for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, was held Saturday, April 30, and drew more than 2,000 people for a day of family-friendly movies from Disney•PIXAR and special appearances by Jake Shimabukuro and Auliʻi Cravalho, the voice
02 Mar 2016

Ko Olina Childrens’s Film & Music Festival To Be Largest Yet

The 3rd Annual Ko Olina Children's Film & Music Festival, Saturday, April 30, 2016, will be the largest yet with young local performers, interactive audio and video studios for aspiring artists, and a fan favorite collection of Disney•PIXAR and Hawaiʻi International Film Festival films.
20 Jan 2016

Ko Olina Resort Announces 3rd Annual Children’s Film & Music Festival

Ko Olina Resort will showcase interactive video and music activities, live stage performances, family-friendly movies from Disney•PIXAR and the Hawai’i International Film Festival, and a sunset finale feature film on the beach at its 3rd Annual Ko Olina Children's Film & Music Festival
27 Oct 2015

Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina to Bring New Era of Luxury to Hawaiʻi’s “Place of Joy”

The Resort Group (TRG), one of Hawai‘i'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, an integrated luxury beach resort and private residences that will be the jewel in the crown.
27 Jul 2015

Ko Olina Resort Rolls Out Hawai‘i’s Only Interactive Resort App for Guests

Ko Olina Resort goes mobile with the introduction of its new App debuting for iOS (iPhone, iPad) users. The interactive App features activity information from accommodations, dining and shopping to ocean conditions, golf tee-time availability and more to enhance guest experiences for visitors and residents. “Ko Olina continues to bring world class features to O‘ahu’s western
09 Jun 2015

Film Festival Funds Emergency Room

The April 17 Ko Olina Childrens Film & Music Festival raised $50,000 for Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children. The money raised will go toward an emergency room triage room that will be named to honor the Ko Olina Resort Association and attendees of the 2015 Ko Olina Childrens Film & Music Festival.
26 Feb 2015

Second Annual Ko Olina Children’s Film & Music Festival Features Frozen at Sunset & Young Local Music Line-up

The second annual Children’s Film & Music Festival (CFMF) at Ko Olina, Saturday, March 7, will be even bigger than the first with hot, young local performers, interactive audio and video studios for aspiring artists, and nine films ranging from family-friendly Disney to Hawai‘i International Film Festival favorites. The feature film, Frozen, will be screened on the beach
05 Feb 2015

Ko Olina Resort to Host 2nd Annual Ko Olina Children’s Film & Music Festival

Ko Olina Children’s Film and Music Festival to benefit the Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women. Ko Olina, O‘ahu, HAWAI‘I – (February 3, 2015) Ko Olina will host the second annual Ko Olina Children’s Film & Music Festival on Saturday, March 7, 2015. The entertaining schedule features local live stage performances, interactive music and video studios
13 Jan 2015

Third Annual Beachfront Valentine’s Day Vow Renewal at Ko Olina

Ko Olina Resort welcomes loving couples of all ages to join in the fun of West Oʻahus third annual Valentines Day vow renewal celebration. First held in 2013 alongside the scenic Ko Olina Resort lagoons, the 2014 event drew over 100 heartfelt participants. Help us top that with a spectacular loving
16 Oct 2014

Ko Olina Resort to Host 16th Annual Thanksgiving Outreach

Four thousand holiday meals, complete with turkey, gravy, stuffing, pie and more, will be distributed to Leeward residents through Ko Olina’s 16th Annual Thanksgiving Outreach, Saturday, November 22. What began modestly with just 1,000 meals in 1999 has grown to be the holiday’s largest outreach program on Oʻahu.
12 Feb 2014

More than Just Hugs & Kissess…Ko Olina Hosts Beachfront Vow Renewal

Share the love on Valentine’s Day and make this year’s Ko Olina Vow Renewal ceremony Hawaiʻi’s largest yet. Along with re-igniting sparks of love on one of Oʻahu’s most picturesque beaches, the non-denominational, FREE event will include sentimental Valentine’s-themed contests and prize giveaways.

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