WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE CULTURAL WALKING TOUR APP
KOHALA COAST, Hawai’i Island- May 24th, 2024- Waikoloa Beach Resort, the “Gathering Place” of the Kohala Coast, is pleased to announce an interactive, fully mobile, culturally inspired app. Narrated by cultural expert and member of the Waikoloa Foundation’s Advisory Board Kanani Aton, the 15-stop app takes visitors and kamaʻaina through the vast 1,350-acre master planned resort. With stunning visuals and an easy-to-follow walking guide, the app allows the listener a closer glimpse into the resort’s offerings while paying homage to the rich history that makes up the resort.
“Sharing the legacy of Waikoloa Beach Resort was always a dream of my father’s,” shares Cary Boeddeker, Board Chair of the Waikoloa Foundation. “We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new cultural walking tour app, a groundbreaking collaborative initiative by the Waikoloa Foundation and Waikoloa Beach Resort. This innovative tool will immerse visitors and locals alike in our beloved community’s rich heritage and vibrant traditions.” The app aims to foster a deeper appreciation for the area’s cultural treasures while promoting sustainable tourism and preserving the island’s unique identity. Each stop takes the user on a captivating journey where they will explore the hidden gems and untold stories that make Waikoloa truly extraordinary.
The app is available in English and Japanese on the App Store and Google Play and can be found by searching for Waikoloa Beach Resort on your platform of choice.
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About Waikoloa Beach Resort
The 1,350-acre master-planned Waikoloa Beach Resort is an internationally acclaimed Resort
destination, hosting tens of thousands of visitors each year who come to enjoy the many
accommodations choices, rich cultural activities, authentic music and dance performances,
family activities, diverse and delicious cuisine, an abundance of shopping options, water sports,
Hawaii’s premier 27-hole golf facility, and prime real estate opportunities.
About The Waikoloa Foundation
Founded by Waikoloa developer Ron Boeddeker in 1987, The Waikoloa Foundation is a nonprofit organization established to steward the precious cultural and environmental attributes that make Hawai‘i unique. The Foundation’s primary focus includes protecting and restoring historical and cultural sites, preserving Waikoloa’s natural resources, empowering Hawaiʻi’s future generations, leaders and change-makers through education and community initiatives, leading responsible tourism efforts on the Kohala Coast and encouraging sustainable development to protect Hawaiʻi’s unique ecosystem.