Following a limited strike at several hotels on O'ahu and Kaua'i, Hilton Hawaiian Village workers go on strike. Unlike the previous one, this strike has no end date and will likely continue until the union and management can agree on a new contract. As such, guests can expect major impacts for the foreseeable future. … [Read more...] about Hilton Hawaiian Village Workers Go On Strike
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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
Hyatt is Coming to West O’ahu
Hyatt's footprint is relatively small in Hawai'i, especially when compared to its larger peers - Marriott and Hilton - and even local ones, such as Outrigger. However, Hyatt is coming to West O'ahu with a newly built property, unlike most of its recent additions. … [Read more...] about Hyatt is Coming to West O’ahu
Review: Hyatt Centric Waikiki in 2024
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
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