The blessing consists of an oli or chant to the higher power and ancestors, a prayer and the untying of the maile lei, a sort of Hawaiian ribbon cutting. The blessing, a Native Hawaiian Cultural Practice, calls on the gods and spirits for their assistance to clear the space of bad thoughts and evil spirits and to protect and nurture sustainability, growth and success.
Adherence to authentic Hawaiian design lifted the spirits of all involved in its implementation, including the Hale Koa clientele.Ī traditional Hawaiian blessing was held upon project completion. The team leaders and all who participated on the project implemented, with fidelity, the core values of our company throughout its duration: to positively impact the economic vitality of the surrounding area and to create a point of pride in the community whereby those involved see the finished project and feel inspired to say, “I helped create that.” The renovation celebrates Hawaiian design and tradition.Īs workers, guests, and local residents saw the transformation, many commented on its beauty and were delighted by how the renovation communicated the Hawaiian culture and spirit of Aloha. Our team worked diligently to meet the owner’s expectations of deliver the project on time and within budget. The owner’s vision, that nothing be spared in meeting the needs of the guests, was the driving force behind the design and implementation of the project. Clientele is active and retired members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. Our team renovated and refreshed 11 floors, including 396 standard and handicapped-accessible guest rooms, of a 25-plus-year-old facility with an updated look comparable to hotels nearby. “House of the Warrior” renovation enhances clientele’s experience.
Later, the Maile tower was built across the lobby from the Ilima tower, bringing the total number of rooms to 818. The hotel added a new pool, a beverage bar, and a luau garden. The hotel opened at Waikiki beach on October 25, 1975, with a traditional Hawaiian ceremony. The hotel was originally planned to be built on the site of Battery Randolph in the early 1970s, but the battery proved to be too resilient to demolish.