Oops. Looks like I missed a month. The last time I discussed hotel stats was back in June! Nevertheless, I've been waiting to see what Hawaii hotel performance in August 2023 was like, given all of the confusion and negative press in the wake of the August 8th tragedy in Lahaina. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Performance in August 2023
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Mokulele Promises to Shape Up Soon
Hawaii's last remaining commuter airlines has been having a rough go lately, and the communities it serves is fed up! However, new owners are talking big, as Mokulele promises to shape up soon, as the airline also prepares for an electric future. … [Read more...] about Mokulele Promises to Shape Up Soon
Visitors and Survivors Will Be Separated
With West Maui's reopening coming up, many in the community had questions. For example, since roughly 7,000 of them are in hotels, are they going to be kicked out? Will they now be neighbors with visitors? For these questions, at least, we now have answers - visitors and survivors will be separated. … [Read more...] about Visitors and Survivors Will Be Separated
Kilauea September 2023 Eruption Ends
Just as quickly as it began, the Kilauea September 2023 eruption ends. in fact, this eruption was so quick that is was the shortest eruption to occur all year. Oh well, such is the way of things at Halema'uma'u Crater. … [Read more...] about Kilauea September 2023 Eruption Ends
West Maui to Tentatively Reopen on October 8
On Friday, the one-month anniversary of the devastating Maui wildfires, officials made a bold announcement: West Maui to tentatively reopen on October 8. Of course, this reopening excludes Lahaina, which will remain closed to almost everyone. … [Read more...] about West Maui to Tentatively Reopen on October 8
Kilauea Reawakens September 2023
Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii has been very on again, off again lately. Its most recent eruption ended just weeks after beginning, and that was just two months ago. But now, Kilauea Reawakens once again, with an eruption that will, hopefully, last longer than the last one. … [Read more...] about Kilauea Reawakens September 2023
Maui is in Financial Trouble
Immediately after Lahaina's tragic and devastating fires, officials, celebrities, and residents swiftly and strongly asked visitors to stay away. Unfortunately, even after the message began to change, people are continuing to stay away. That's not good, and as a result, Maui is in financial trouble now. … [Read more...] about Maui is in Financial Trouble
Hawaiian Announces Initial 787 Routes
From the very beginning, we knew Hawaiian Airlines would put their new Dreamliners on West Coast routes for familiarization. But now we know what routes specifically will be blessed with visits from the carbon bird as Hawaiian announces initial 787 routes. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Announces Initial 787 Routes
Third ANA Flying Honu is Entering Service
Before COVID shut the world down, All Nippon Airways (ANA) was getting ready to fully deploy their small fleet of Airbus A380s. However, we all know what happened, which caused air travel to completely stop. Now, over three years later, the third ANA Flying Honu is entering service between Tokyo and Honolulu soon. … [Read more...] about Third ANA Flying Honu is Entering Service
Earn 5 HawaiianMiles Per Dollar on Labor Day
Labor Day is one of the largest shopping days in the U.S. This year, Hawaiian Airlines fans can earn 5 HawaiianMiles per dollar on Labor Day when they shop in-store. However, the offer is available only at a specific mall and has a minimum spend requirement. … [Read more...] about Earn 5 HawaiianMiles Per Dollar on Labor Day