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After the War, Hawaiian tourism
Court was paved and planted and a
that so many famous people have
continued once again to grow.
terrazzo dancing floor was created.
descended is still in place with
Besides ships, airlines began to
In 1963, the Beach Bar was opened
photos displayed of past visitors.
fly from the U.S. West Coast to
(first called the Bikini Bar).
Employees keep the Aloha spirit
Honolulu. Although luxury hotels
alive by knowing the history of the
like Moana and Royal Hawaiian
Over the years, ownership of Moana
hotel and having cultural programs
stayed at capacity, other economy
had changed hands several times.
and material available for guests. And
hotels also started to prosper.
the state-of-the-art spa now offered
Besides wealtlhy tourists, servicemen
By 2007, ownership of the resort
culturally based treatments to ease
and veterans wanted to enjoy the
was in the hands of Westin, which
tensions.
phenomenal Hawaiian climate.
in turn was part of the Starwood
organization. Its official name became
While visiting, we experienced some
Over the years, celebrities that have
the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort
of the best stuffed French toast either
stayed at the Moana included aviator
and Spa. Originating in 1972, the
one of us had ever taste