With Hyatt's annual category changes earlier this year, Honolulu was set to lose one of its two Category 4 options. That's what compelled me to book one last Honolulu award stay using my credit card certificate, which is how I found myself staying at the Hyatt Centric Waikiki in 2024. … [Read more...] about Review: Hyatt Centric Waikiki in 2024
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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
Review: Hyatt Regency Maui
Honestly, I chose to stay at the Hyatt Regency Maui because of my ability to redeem points, because they were moving up a category, and to review something new-to-me. However, it wasn't the most sensible place for us to stay given what we had planned, doubly so because of how things remain post-fire. … [Read more...] about Review: Hyatt Regency Maui
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
Mr And Mrs Smith Goes Live With Hyatt
With the departure of Small Luxury Hotels, which is defecting to Hilton, Hyatt has had a hole in its portfolio. Of course, at around the same time of SLH's bad news, we learned of a replacement. Now, Mr and Mrs Smith goes live with Hyatt, restoring a broader selection of properties to World of Hyatt members. … [Read more...] about Mr And Mrs Smith Goes Live With Hyatt
Hyatt-SLH Drop Dead Date is May 15
In early February, I reported that the Small Luxury Hotel of The World would be ending its relationship with Hyatt. At the time, no dates were given. However, we now know that the Hyatt-SLH drop dead date is May 15, 2024. … [Read more...] about Hyatt-SLH Drop Dead Date is May 15
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