Hawaii hotel occupancy was slightly up, while rates were down. Let's dig into the numbers in my Hawaii hotel report 01-2023. But, while rates are down a bit, they're still far higher than they were before. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Report 01-2023
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Review: Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
It's official! I've finally stayed at all of the Marriott properties in Waikiki with my recent stay at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. To be honest, I could've stayed here long ago, but I just couldn't get myself to do so. Recently, though, I decided to finally pull the trigger. … [Read more...] about Review: Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
HNL Terminal 1 Pre-Check Lane
Recently, Hawaiian Airlines opened a new TSA checkpoint, giving them two separate screening facilities for Terminal 1 at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. But, unfortunately, only one has Pre-Check. So here's where the HNL Terminal 1 Pre-Check Lane is. … [Read more...] about HNL Terminal 1 Pre-Check Lane
Kaimana Has a Pup!
You all remember Kaimana, the monk seal, right? Three years ago, RH58, also known as Rocky, hauled up onto Kaimana Beach and gave birth to a pup. It was the first birth in bustling Waikiki in DECADES. And now, Kaimana has a pup of her own! … [Read more...] about Kaimana Has a Pup!
An Incredible Izakaya Experience at Agaru
One of Honolulu's newest restaurants is also one of the most hotly anticipated amongst those in the know - Agaru by Chef Chris Kajioka. Agaru is Kajioka's first izakaya concept, and, as you'd expect, it's both familiar and different all at once. … [Read more...] about An Incredible Izakaya Experience at Agaru
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
Honolulu Volcanics – Hawaii’s Most Iconic Eruptions
The Ko'olau Volcano's Honolulu Volcanics series is Hawaii's most iconic eruptive phase that most people don't know about. It literally shaped Southern Oahu as we know it. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Volcanics – Hawaii’s Most Iconic Eruptions
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
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