Ever since reopening, the islands have been setting new hotel rate records. After a brief reprieve in May, Hawaii hotel rates soared in June 2022, resulting in higher revenue per available room (RevPAR) than in pre-pandemic times despite lower occupancy rates. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Rates Soared in June 2022
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Hawaii Hotel Rates Dropped Slightly in April 2022
This March saw some of the highest hotel rates ever seen in Hawaii, fueled by strong visitor demand. Prices remained high a month later, though Hawaii hotel rates dropped slightly in April 2022. Take a deeper dive, though, and things get a little strange. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Rates Dropped Slightly in April 2022
Hawaii Hotel Rates are SOARING
A Hawaii vacation has never been inexpensive - even for those who call the islands home. But, lately? Hawaii hotel rates are SOARING. You'd know this if you looked recently. For those of you who haven't, though, here's how bad things have gotten. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Rates are SOARING
Potential Tax Hike Targeting Honolulu Hotels
The City & County of Honolulu needs more operating money, but raising taxes on residents is hard. So the solution could be indirectly taxiing visitors via a potential tax hike targeting Honolulu hotels. … [Read more...] about Potential Tax Hike Targeting Honolulu Hotels
Hawaii Room Rates Surge in Early 2017
Hawaii isn't a cheap place to visit or live. It is the most isolated island chain in the world, being over 2,000 miles away from the nearest landmass. And with little land available, much of what we consume must be shipped in. Oh, and land prices are naturally high too. Add to that the fact that Hawaii is a highly desirable destination, and you get some of the highest room … [Read more...] about Hawaii Room Rates Surge in Early 2017