Starwood in talks to purchase Turtle Bay

Starwood Hotels & Resorts is negotiating to purchase or jointly operate the Turtle Bay Resort, the lone resort on Oahu's North Shore, officials said.

Some community members and environmental groups have been campaigning against Kuilima Resort Co.'s plans to build as many as five new hotels on the 860-acre property.

They say the development would destroy the rural character of the area, disturb Native Hawaiian burial grounds and increase traffic congestion.

Backers say the project will bring thousands of jobs to an area with few employment opportunities and generate more tax revenues for the state.

Book your reservation at the Turtle Bay Resort at Travel-Hawaii.