#Naniloa Volcanoes Resort

Land Board Again Defers Naniloa Bond Shortage

For the second meeting in a row, the Board of Land and Natural Resources has postponed action on the resort’s failure to post $2.1 million in required bonds.

UPDATE: DLNR Given OK to Hire Naniloa Consultant

The Department of Land and Natural Resources was seeking approval to hire consultants to oversee the renovation of the landmark Hilo resort.

Kenoi Optimistic About Naniloa’s Future

But the Big Island’s mayor said the resort’s new owners will be held accountable if they fail to live up to their timetable for renovation of the Hilo landmark.

Naniloa Buyer Outlines Plans for ‘The Wyland Hilo’

An attorney for the company purchasing the troubled Banyan Drive resort told a state board that the hotel would be ready for a grand reopening on Dec. 31, 2014.

Naniloa Buyers Pay Up, to Appear Before Land Board

Tower Development and artist Wyland have met their financial obligations, according to the federal bankruptcy trustee.

Wyland Partnership Buys Naniloa Resort for $5.2 Million

The famed whale artist teamed up with the former owner of Honolulu’s Aloha Tower to place the winning bid over Hilo native Peter Savio.

California Company Bids $3.5 Million for Naniloa

The company is owned by the same woman who bought Nani Mau Gardens, and who earlier this year proposed buying a partial interest in the Naniloa.

State, County Oppose Naniloa Lease Request

Problems at the Hilo resort range from financial to building and fire code violations that the county says present threats to public safety.

No More Extensions for Naniloa, Land Board Says

The Board of Land and Natural Resources declined to extend deadlines for an overdue lease payment or for reinstating a performance bond.

Land Board to Again Take Up Naniloa Debts

The Board of Land and Natural Resources is scheduled to discuss the resort’s failure to make another lease payment and to restore its performance bond.

Land Board Orders Naniloa to Restore $1 Million Bond

The Board of Land and Natural Resources took the action because of the hotel’s 2012 default on lease payments.

Office Professional’s Day Luncheon April 24

A luncheon to honor administrative professionals will be held on April 24 at the Naniloa Volcanoes Resort in Hilo.

Naniloa Staves Off Foreclosure With Bankruptcy Filing

The filing in US Bankruptcy Court in Honolulu came minutes before a judge was to rule on a motion to appoint a receiver to take control of the resort.

President of NRA To Speak Tonight in Hilo

David Keene will speak at a meeting of the Conservative Forum for Hawaii at the Naniloa Volcanoes Resort.

Naniloa Resort Hit With Foreclosure Action

The bank holding the mortgage said the hotel owes $9.9 million in principal and interest on what was originally a $10 million loan.