Ever since Hawaii reopened to visitors, domestic tourists have been the lifeblood of our tourism economy. Mind you; the Western U.S. has always been Hawaii's most important market. However, West Coast arrivals are slipping, and that has officials worried. … [Read more...] about West Coast Arrivals are Slipping
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Use Common Sense When Driving
Two back-to-back incidents on the Big Island highlight the need to use common sense when driving. I seriously cannot believe that this needs to be said, but the types of issues we see these days seriously are, well, befuddling. … [Read more...] about Use Common Sense When Driving
Outrigger Expands on Maui
One of Hawaii's largest locally-based hotel operators is growing as Outrigger expands on Maui. They recently acquired not one, but two properties on the island's west side, helping to boost the quantity and quality of the company's holdings. … [Read more...] about Outrigger Expands on Maui
Aloha Pualani!
No, this isn't a post about Hawaiian Airlines or Aloha Airlines. Rather, Aloha Pualani is about the departure of Ka'iwi's latest pup and the reopening of the stretch of popular beach that the duo has been occupying. … [Read more...] about Aloha Pualani!
HNL Runway 8L Reopens
For a while now, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (DOT) has been conducting disruptive work at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Thankfully, though, HNL Runway 8L Reopens just in time for the busy summer season. … [Read more...] about HNL Runway 8L Reopens
United Sneaks in a Massive Devaluation
In what seems to be an ever-more common occurrence nowadays, United sneaks in a massive devaluation. That's not hyperbole, by the way. United's Mileage Plus redemption devaluation is truly next-level awful. … [Read more...] about United Sneaks in a Massive Devaluation
Hawaii Hotel Occupancy Drops in April 2023
As we begin to dip into a summer of unknown travel performance, Hawaii hotel occupancy drops in April 2023. Unsurprisingly, with a drop in occupancy, we also saw a drop in the average daily rate (ADR) last month, too. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Occupancy Drops in April 2023
Hawaii 2023 Green Fee Fails
A tourism impact fee has been up for discussion in the islands for some time now. However, despite strong public support, the Hawaii 2023 Green Fee fails to make it out of the Legislature. Such is how things work in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Hawaii 2023 Green Fee Fails
Ka’iwi’s Pup Has a Name!
On Monday, the Hawaii Marine Animal Response (HMAR) group announced that Ka'iwi's pup has a name! As was the case with the last monk seal pup born in Waikiki, the students of nearby Waikiki Elementary School. … [Read more...] about Ka’iwi’s Pup Has a Name!
Check Out the Hawaiian 787 Interior!
Boeing Dreamliners graced by Pualani are scheduled to begin arriving in their new island home later this year. And after much anticipation, the Hawaiian 787 interior was finally unveiled, including the configuration of their hotly debated business class product. … [Read more...] about Check Out the Hawaiian 787 Interior!