# Trump Sets World Record for Real Estate Sales in Hawaii By Angela Lowe | Published 2006-11-14 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trump-makes-record-real-estate-sales-in-hawaii References: [gushmagazine](http://www.gushmagazine.com/article/real-estate-record-in-hawaii-made-by-trump/) & [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2006/11/13/trump-reaches-a-real-estate-record-in-hawaii/) The [Trump International Hotel & Tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trump-mobile) Waikiki Beach Walk has set a world record for the amount of [residential property sold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-seekers-international) in a single day. The total was over $700 million and by the end of the day all of the 464 [hotel suites and residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armani-beach-residences-1) were sold! Buyers came from all over the globe and can take ownership of their units in 2009. Prices ranged from $400 000 for a studio suite to over $9 million for a three bedroom penthouse. (GUSH Magazine) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Real Estate Boom:** The success of Trump's sales in Hawaii indicates a growing trend towards luxury real estate investment. - **Global Real Estate Investment:** Buyers from all over the world investing in Trump's properties shows a trend towards global real estate investment. - **Real Estate Sales Records:** Breaking world records for real estate sales could become a new trend for developers looking to make a statement. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry should take note of the success and lessons learned from Trump's world record sales. - **Luxury Hospitality:** Trump's success in the luxury hospitality industry is paving the way for new opportunities in this space. - **Investment Management:** Financial professionals focused on investment management may benefit from the trend towards global real estate investment showcased in Trump's sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Presidential-Themed Mobile Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trump-mobile.md) - [Tall Beachfront Residential Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-motors.md) - [Organic Modern Hawaiian Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launiu.md) - [Expensive Whiskey Sales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-isle-whiskey.md) - [Luxurious Miami Residential Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-park-miami-beach.md) - [Scenic Poolside Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayfinder-waikiki.md) - [Sustainable Thatch Hut Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kona-village-resort.md) - [High-End Golf Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-lawn-hotels-resorts.md) - [Opulent UAE-Based Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobha-realty.md)