Looking forward to the re-opening of KVR. This was our favorite place to go for many years until the tsunami damaged the village beyond a simple repair. It will be almost 10 years between the closing and re-opening. The resort will be managed by Rosewood Resorts and they have promised to keep the spirit of the original KVR alive in the new resort.
https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/kona-village
For those who want to learn more about what's been happening between the shutdown and now, there is an active page on FaceBook that has been keeping up with the progress along with updates from the former staff who many repeat visitors regarded as "ohana" (family).
https://www.facebook.com/SaveKonaVillage/