Hyatt's annual award chart adjustment season is here. And, in typical fashion, it's more bad news than good, with more hotels moving up a category than down. But it could've been worse, especially here in the islands. So let's go over the World of Hyatt Hawaii changes 2023. … [Read more...] about World of Hyatt Hawaii Changes 2023
Travel News
Hawaii Flights Caused a Nationwide Ground Stop
Nearly a month ago, two Hawaii flights caused a nationwide ground stop for Alaska Airlines. While the situation was inconvenient for passengers impacted by it, the occurrence exemplifies Alaska's commitment to safety, along with the challenges our reliance on technology causes. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Flights Caused a Nationwide Ground Stop
Hawaiian Air Pilots Ratify a New Contract
Admidts continuing poor financial performance, Hawaiian Air pilots ratify a new contract that will undoubtedly make the Airline's return to profitability all the more difficult. Yet, remaining competitive is essential, thanks to the ongoing pilot shortage. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Pilots Ratify a New Contract
Hawaiian Reported an Overall Loss for 2022
2022 was a BUSY travel year. Hawaii saw nearly pre-pandemic levels of visitor arrivals. Despite this, Hawaiian reported an overall loss for 2022, which came as a bit of a surprise to me - especially when you consider how its competitors fared. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Reported an Overall Loss for 2022
Hawaii Considers Visitor Environmental Licenses
In an effort to both help control visitor arrivals and fund environmental preservation/remediation, the State of Hawaii considers visitor environmental licenses. Seven such bills are going through our legislature this session, though similar bills have been discussed without passing. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Considers Visitor Environmental Licenses
Hawaiian is Relaunching Fukuoka Service
Japan reopened to visitors late last year. At the time, Hawaiian, like many airlines, restarted only certain select routes. But that's slowly changing. Case-in-point, Hawaiian is relaunching Fukuoka service, restoring Hawaii's connection to Japan's southern island, Kyushu. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian is Relaunching Fukuoka Service
Hilton Q1 2023 Promotion
Hot on the heels of Marriott's promotion announcement, the Hilton Q1 2023 promotion is now open for registration. It's a great promotion for those looking to collect Hilton Honors points. … [Read more...] about Hilton Q1 2023 Promotion
Ululani Shave Ice is Coming to Oahu
Fifteen years ago, Maui's most iconic shave shop made its debut. Over the years, they've expanded across the Valley Isle and, eventually, to the Big Island and California. Now, Ululani Shave Ice is coming to Oahu. … [Read more...] about Ululani Shave Ice is Coming to Oahu
Honolulu is the 12th Most Underwhelming City in the World
Don't you hate it when you go somewhere you've been dreaming of visiting only to be let down? That's a real issue and is known as the Paris Syndrome. Unsurprisingly, Honolulu is the 12th most underwhelming city in the world. … [Read more...] about Honolulu is the 12th Most Underwhelming City in the World
The FAA Ground Stop in Hawaii
Just weeks after the colossal air travel meltdown over the holidays, another one happened earlier this week. Things got BAD. So let's discuss the FAA ground stop in Hawaii, which escaped the worst of the issues. … [Read more...] about The FAA Ground Stop in Hawaii