Hawaiian Airlines' CEO Mark Dunkerley dropped some shocking news yesterday in an interview with Bloomberg. In short, Hawaiian considering London flights and A380s! Ok, so flights to London aren't really a shocker. They've been on Hawaiian's radar for some time now. Unfortunately, Hawaiian's current fleet of A330-200's don't have the legs to fly the route non-stop. In the … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Considering London Flights and A380s
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Marriott-Starwood Merger Approved
The Marriott's acquisition of its smaller rival, Starwood, has been in limbo as they waited out approval from Chinese regulators. However, the wait is no more, as news broke yesterday that Chinese regulators decided to give Marriott the green light. What this means in the near-term, obviously, is that with the Marriott-Starwood merger approved, the two companies will now work … [Read more...] about Marriott-Starwood Merger Approved
Does Fear Affect Your Travels?
The world is not what it used to be. Terrorism, from radicalized groups and homegrown, seems to be regular events now days. This is especially true of big cities like Paris, New York, Boston, London, Los Angeles, Orlando etc. Sometimes the event is simply a scare, while other times a few people get injured, and others are serious events with mass casualties. Given this, … [Read more...] about Does Fear Affect Your Travels?
Ko Olina New Construction
This year has been a year of change for the Ko Olina Resort. Earlier in the year we saw the former JW Marriott Ihilani re-open as the Four Seasons Oahu. Then, an announcement was made that an Atlantis Resort would be built in Ko Olina. At the time, the news release said it's to be the most expensive resort ever built. Now, it appears the resort is about to embark on its … [Read more...] about Ko Olina New Construction
Lawsuit Seeks to Prevent the Alaska-Virgin Deal
As reported by the Las Vegas Sun, a lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court in San Fransisco against Alaska Airlines. The lawsuit seeks to prevent the Alaska-Virgin deal. According to the article, a ground of 42 consumers are responsible for this lawsuit. Those consumers are concerned about the reduction in competition the merger will cause, and believe both airlines … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Seeks to Prevent the Alaska-Virgin Deal
Where Were You on September 11?
Yesterday was September 11, 2016, 15 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. It is a day which few will forget due to the sheer surprise and horror of the events. Thousands perished during the tragic events brought on by the terrorist group al-Qaeda. The events of that day, of course, had a profound effect on our nation and the world. It not only kicked off … [Read more...] about Where Were You on September 11?
Airbnb Launches City Hosts
Airbnb, the loved and hated marketplace for sharing space across the globe, continues its launch of City Hosts. This new website offers a unique localized perspective of the city. In other words, Airbnb is trying to tap a trending tourist market, where tourists don't want to be tourists. Currently, City Hosts is under beta testing. This means you have to be invited … [Read more...] about Airbnb Launches City Hosts
Waikiki Select-Service Hotel Comparison
Select-service hotels, such as Courtyard & Hyatt Place are quickly spreading around the world. They're supposed to be a cheaper alternative to full-service properties like Hyatt Regency, Sheraton, etc. And as the category name suggests, these hotels typically offer just basic services. You definitely will not find room service or concierges' at these properties, for … [Read more...] about Waikiki Select-Service Hotel Comparison
The Poke Bowl Obsession
When it comes to food, Hawaii is known for a number of things. Shave ice, Kings Hawaiian sweet bread, and Spam musubis come to mind, among others. Perhaps nothing, though, is spreading across the nation quite like the poke bowl. It seems like just a year or two ago, in fact, that poke bowl shops started popping up all over the place. California and New York in … [Read more...] about The Poke Bowl Obsession
Difference Between Travel Alerts and Warnings
The United States Department of State regularly issues notifications regarding travel to foreign countries. What these different notifications mean, however, isn't always so clear. It's important to know what these difference are, though. And to help, the fine folks over at lifehacker.com have created a quick guide to explain the difference between travel alerts and … [Read more...] about Difference Between Travel Alerts and Warnings