b'As an example of the scope of the undertaking, Cowell recalls that the plan was for employees to have unique uniforms in every outlet and that the initial uniform order was over $1 million.The idea was to have a property like a stationary cruise ship,Cowellsays.Therewasnotmuchelsearoundat that time, so we needed things for people to do. We offered workshops, nature excursions, a tennis academy, a spa, whale watching, golf, cooking classes, chocolate makingall like youd find on a cruise ship. At any point in time, if the hotel was full, you had more than 2,000 people to keep busy.One of the most successful programs ever launched at the hotel is Dolphin Quest, where guestsmainly keikican sign up to swim with and learn about several Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins in a specially designed pool. I got a call one day from some aquatic veterinarians, including Rae Stone, Cowell says. They thought it would be a good idea to create a dolphin swim experience at Waikoloa. Chris (Hemmeter) and I met them in Waikiki, flew to Big Island and toured the under-construction resort. The idea was so compelling that we decided to make the lagoon in front of Lagoon Tower into a dolphin lagoon.1980s 1981 1985 Summer 1986 1988 September 1988 1990Ron BoeddekerThe 545-roomGroundbreakingConstructionThos Rohr becomesHyatt Regency The Shores at Waikoloa completed; gathers investors,Royal Waikoloanfor the firstbegins on the Hyattpresident ofWaikoloa opens. Vista Waikoloa condominiums includinghotel opens,condominiumRegency Waikoloa.Waikoloa Landcompleted; The Bay Club Honolulumanaged bycommunityCompany. Chrisdevelopment completed.developer ChrisSheraton,at the resort,Hemmeter named Hemmeter tooperating jointlythe Shores atIslander of the finance thewith local companyWaikoloa. Year by Honolulu second hotel.Royal Resorts. TheMagazine.Beach Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., opens.3 4'