It's been two weeks since fires supercharged by Hurricane Dora decimated the historic town of Maui, displacing thousands of residents. And while things are still far from normal, emergency shelters are already in the process of closing, as West Maui hotels take in survivors to give them more humane accommodations. … [Read more...] about West Maui Hotels Take In Survivors
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West Maui Recovery Will Take Years
It's been about a week and a half since fires ravaged the historic town of Lahaina. The town, as I'm sure everyone knows by now, is almost completely gone. And I'm here to tell you that West Maui recovery will take years to accomplish. Not weeks or months. YEARS. And it's not going to be easy. … [Read more...] about West Maui Recovery Will Take Years
Call to Reschedule Your Maui Travel
If you have upcoming travel to Maui and decide to do the right thing, you'll need to make changes. However, don't just jump online to make those changes. I think you should call to reschedule your Maui travel. … [Read more...] about Call to Reschedule Your Maui Travel
Maui Needs Help
By now, I'm sure you've all seen the devastation on Maui. Numerous brush fires turned much of Lahaina, parts of Kihei, and a portion of Kula into absolute hellscapes. Because of this, Maui needs help - and not just financially or via human effort. They need everyone's kokua in ways you may not even think of. … [Read more...] about Maui Needs Help
CLEAR is Coming to Hawaii
CLEAR has been around (at least in its current incarnation) for around a decade. Allowing members to skip the TSA or TSA Pre-Check line, CLEAR is beloved in busy airports. But it's never been available in the islands, at least until now, as CLEAR is coming to Hawaii. … [Read more...] about CLEAR is Coming to Hawaii
Hawaii Hotel Performance in June 2023
Oh boy! We're at the end of July, so I better get with updating you all on Hawaii hotel performance in June 2023. And it seems that predictions of Hawaii's visitor numbers cratering this summer appear, at least for now, to be false. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Performance in June 2023
Hawaiian’s Latest Issues Don’t Surprise Me
Recently, Hawaii's hometown airline had several infuriating failures. And, based on my less serious issues with them, Hawaiian's latest issues don't surprise me at all. In fact, I'd say this is par for the course, just on a larger scale. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian’s Latest Issues Don’t Surprise Me
MGM Resorts is Joining Marriott Bonvoy
We recently learned that Hyatt and MGM will be ending their long partnership later this year. However, at the time, we had no idea why. Well, it didn't take long to get answers, as we known know that MGM Resorts is Joining Marriott Bonvoy. … [Read more...] about MGM Resorts is Joining Marriott Bonvoy
The First Cyclone to Threaten Hawaii in 2023
Well, this hurricane season was predicted to be an above-average one. And two weeks into the season, the first cyclone to threaten Hawaii in 2023 is here. As you read this, Calvin is barrelling toward Hawaii Island, threatening it - especially the Hilo side - with torrential rains and strong winds. … [Read more...] about The First Cyclone to Threaten Hawaii in 2023
World of Hyatt and MGM Partnership Will End
What is, in my opinion, the best hotel loyalty program relationship appears to have run its course as we have now learned that the World of Hyatt and MGM partnership will end. I don't know about you guys, but this means I will lose both my MGM Rewards and World of Hyatt statuses. 🙁 … [Read more...] about World of Hyatt and MGM Partnership Will End