To promote responsible tourism to Maui, Hawaiian Airlines is giving away 200,000 HawaiianMiles, a stay in Wailea, resort dining credits, concert tickets, and wellness experience passes via their Island Style Maui Sweepstakes. … [Read more...] about Enter: Island Style Maui Sweepstakes
Travel News
West Maui Will Reopen on November 1
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen has changed his mind again. Just weeks after switching to and beginning a phased reopening plan, he's ditching altogether and now saw West Maui will reopen on November 1. … [Read more...] about West Maui Will Reopen on November 1
United Changed Its Boarding Process
Let's face it: few things are more annoying than boarding an airplane. To cut down on the pain a bit and to increase its operational efficiency, United changed its boarding process. Some don't seem to like it, but I think the new process is a brilliant idea. … [Read more...] about United Changed Its Boarding Process
Businesses and Residents Are Leaving Lahaina
Just over two months after the tragic Maui fires, Maui's visitor industry continues to struggle, and the County continues to hemorrhage money. Unsurprisingly, those affected can't wait anymore and, as a result, businesses and residents are leaving Lahaina. Some with the intent of returning, and some are leaving for good. … [Read more...] about Businesses and Residents Are Leaving Lahaina
The Modern Honolulu Rebrands
Debuting as The Waikiki EDITION under Marriott, this property has had the most tumultuous existence in Hawaii's tourism industry's history - at least as far as I know. And it's undergoing a major change yet again, as The Modern Honolulu rebrands, though we knew this was going to happen for a while now. … [Read more...] about The Modern Honolulu Rebrands
American Applies For Another Haneda Slot
It looks like United isn't the only one seeking to expand at Japan's most coveted airport, as American applies for another Haneda slot, too. However, if the slot is awarded to American, this won't be a new route. Rather, they'd be resurrecting a route they attempted a decade ago. … [Read more...] about American Applies For Another Haneda Slot
West Maui Quietly Reopened
Following a lot of controversy, West Maui quietly reopened to visitors. And while the debate continues to rage, much of the fears regarding an influx of visitors were found to be overblown. In fact, the return of visitors to the far northern areas of West Maui remains but a trickle. … [Read more...] about West Maui Quietly Reopened
Be Sensitive When Visiting Maui
If you've paid any attention at all to what's going on Maui, you'd know that 1) Kapalua Resort is reopening on Sunday, and 2) there are strong feelings about this. So, what should visitors do about this? My recommendation is to be sensitive when visiting Maui. … [Read more...] about Be Sensitive When Visiting Maui
West Maui Will Reopen in Phases
Recently, I reported that West Maui would reopen to visitors on October 8. However, I also warned that plans could and would likely change. And guess what? They have. As the title of this post states, West Maui will reopen in phases now - not all at once. … [Read more...] about West Maui Will Reopen in Phases
What Hawaiian Should Replace the 717 With
I'm not sure why, but a lot of attention has been given to Hawaiian's impending fleet renewal decision. But as readers know, this is old news - they announced this way back in June. But, whatever. I'm here to give my two cents. This is what Hawaiian should replace the 717 with, in my opinion. … [Read more...] about What Hawaiian Should Replace the 717 With