Due to personal needs, I've not written any new content in over a week! However, I'm back now and am pleased to inform you all that Waikīkī hotel workers ratified new contracts, ending a strike at one of the state's largest properties while also preventing walkouts at others. However, not all hotels in the islands are safe from work stoppages yet. … [Read more...] about Waikīkī Hotel Workers Ratified New Contracts
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The Delano Las Vegas Will Rebrand
This past Monday, MGM Resorts International announced that the Delano Las Vegas will rebrand. To me, this is great news, as the Delano Las Vegas is one of my favorite hotels there, but it has thus far been excluded from MGM's and Marriott's new partnership - even though that partnership is incredibly lackluster. … [Read more...] about The Delano Las Vegas Will Rebrand
Marriott-MGM Points Transfers Are Now Available
Earlier this year, MGM finally joined the Marriott Bonvoy family after leaving the World of Hyatt. However, the rollout has been far from smooth, and some features weren't available at the official cutover date. However, Marriott-MGM points transfers are now available. Whether you want to do it or not is another question altogether. … [Read more...] about Marriott-MGM Points Transfers Are Now Available
Hawai’i Hotel Workers Say Strike is Imminent
Recently, I reported that workers at seven of the largest hotels in the islands voted to strike. Well, apparently, Hawai'i hotel workers say strike is imminent. The affected properties are among the largest and most popular in the state, which will have huge implications for visitors. … [Read more...] about Hawai’i Hotel Workers Say Strike is Imminent
Turtle Bay is Now Live With Marriott
Not long ago, I reported that the Turtle Bay Resort in Kahului was to be acquired by Host Hotels & Resorts, which would then reflag the property a Ritz-Carlton. Well, that time has come, and the Turtle Bay is now live with Marriott. … [Read more...] about Turtle Bay is Now Live With Marriott
A Ritz-Carlton Hotel is Coming to Oahu
I know what you're thinking, Ritz-Carlton already has a property on Oahu! Yes, it does. Sort of. The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki is, well, a residences property, which is a condo-hotel, meaning it can be a hotel or a place people live. That's why I say a Ritz-Carlton hotel is coming to Oahu, which will be our first true Ritz-Carlton. … [Read more...] about A Ritz-Carlton Hotel is Coming to Oahu
A Marriott Bold Devaluation Is Coming
Yup, you read that right. The no-annual-fee version of the various Marriott co-brand credit cards is about to undergo some major negative changes, as a Marriott Bold devaluation is coming soon. How, you ask? In the only way possible, really. … [Read more...] about A Marriott Bold Devaluation Is Coming
Marriott-MGM Integration Is Complete
The much-delayed and convoluted process of partnering MGM Resorts with Marriott appears to finally come to fruition, as it seems as if the Marriott-MGM integration is complete! … [Read more...] about Marriott-MGM Integration Is Complete
Enter: Westin Hapuna-Hawaiian Air Giveaway
In celebration of Spring Break - that's literally what the contest post says - you can enter to win a Kohala Coast vacation with the Westin Hapuna-Hawaiian Air giveaway! … [Read more...] about Enter: Westin Hapuna-Hawaiian Air Giveaway
Some MGM Properties Are Now Live With Marriott
Last year, MGM ditched Hyatt for Marriott. Since the initial announcement, though, things have been far from smooth. However, some MGM properties are now live with Marriott, albeit with dubious benefits for members of both programs. … [Read more...] about Some MGM Properties Are Now Live With Marriott