Ever since Hawaii reopened to visitors, domestic tourists have been the lifeblood of our tourism economy. Mind you; the Western U.S. has always been Hawaii's most important market. However, West Coast arrivals are slipping, and that has officials worried. … [Read more...] about West Coast Arrivals are Slipping
Use Common Sense When Driving
Two back-to-back incidents on the Big Island highlight the need to use common sense when driving. I seriously cannot believe that this needs to be said, but the types of issues we see these days seriously are, well, befuddling. … [Read more...] about Use Common Sense When Driving
We Could Be in a Mass Extinction Event
There's no doubt that wildlife isn't doing well. But a new study by researchers at the School of Biological Sciences at Queen's University Belfast suggests that we could be in a mass extinction event right now, making the plight ouf our planet worse than originally thought. … [Read more...] about We Could Be in a Mass Extinction Event
Outrigger Expands on Maui
One of Hawaii's largest locally-based hotel operators is growing as Outrigger expands on Maui. They recently acquired not one, but two properties on the island's west side, helping to boost the quantity and quality of the company's holdings. … [Read more...] about Outrigger Expands on Maui
Aloha Pualani!
No, this isn't a post about Hawaiian Airlines or Aloha Airlines. Rather, Aloha Pualani is about the departure of Ka'iwi's latest pup and the reopening of the stretch of popular beach that the duo has been occupying. … [Read more...] about Aloha Pualani!
HNL Runway 8L Reopens
For a while now, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (DOT) has been conducting disruptive work at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Thankfully, though, HNL Runway 8L Reopens just in time for the busy summer season. … [Read more...] about HNL Runway 8L Reopens
Disney Aulani Partners with HPU
No, this partnership isn't about helping to train the next generation of travel industry majors. Instead, Disney Aulani partners with HPU to help with conservation research at the university's Oceanic Institute. And, no, they aren't just donating money for research - they're directly involved. … [Read more...] about Disney Aulani Partners with HPU
Review: Stationaery Carmel
On our second day in Carmel, I decided to take us off property for brunch. While I think brunch at our hotel is quite good, I really wanted to check out Stationaery Carmel, which is a really popular neighborhood restaurant in Carmel by the Sea. … [Read more...] about Review: Stationaery Carmel
United Sneaks in a Massive Devaluation
In what seems to be an ever-more common occurrence nowadays, United sneaks in a massive devaluation. That's not hyperbole, by the way. United's Mileage Plus redemption devaluation is truly next-level awful. … [Read more...] about United Sneaks in a Massive Devaluation
Hawaii Hotel Occupancy Drops in April 2023
As we begin to dip into a summer of unknown travel performance, Hawaii hotel occupancy drops in April 2023. Unsurprisingly, with a drop in occupancy, we also saw a drop in the average daily rate (ADR) last month, too. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Occupancy Drops in April 2023