For my birthday this year, I decided to book us a stay at the Westin Moana Surfrider. Why? Because I've wanted to check this property out for a while now, and I found some amazing kama'aina rates. My recent experience at the Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, helped pique my curiosity as well. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Westin Moana Surfrider
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Hawaii Visitor Arrivals Slow After Initial Surge
When Hawaii began its pre-travel testing program, the pent up demand was evident. The first week saw a significant increase in arrivals. Now, however, Hawaii visitor arrivals slow after the initial surge has passed. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Visitor Arrivals Slow After Initial Surge
Honolulu Bill 80 Threatens Hotel Recovery
The Honolulu City Council, in its infinite wisdom, is trying to tell hotels how to handle their reopening process. But, instead, I think that Honolulu Bill 80 threatens hotel recovery and further jeopardizes industry jobs. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Bill 80 Threatens Hotel Recovery
The Hawaii Hotel Reopening Guide
Even though Hawaii began welcoming back visitors a week ago, many hotels have yet to reopen. So, I've put together a Hawaii hotel reopening guide to help navigate the Hawaii hotel reopening process. … [Read more...] about The Hawaii Hotel Reopening Guide
Hawaii Hotels Push Back Against Stay Safe Guidelines
Many of the major hotel brands recently announced mask requirements based on the AHLA guidelines. But, some of the guidelines are causing job security concerns, causing Hawaii hotels to push back against the Stay Safe guidelines. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotels Push Back Against Stay Safe Guidelines
Hawaii Hotels Are Suspending Operations
With new quarantine orders in place, a shelter-in-place order on two islands, and vastly reduced service from Hawaiian Airlines, it comes as no surprise that Hawaii hotels are suspending operations. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotels Are Suspending Operations
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 Resort Fees Tax Increase
A new bill is going to vote at the moment that proposes a Hawaii resort fee tax increase. And if it passes, you could see your resort fee payments jump a few dollars per night. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Resort Fees Tax Increase
Hawaii Hotel Renovation Update – August 2017
Here's a Hawaii hotel renovation update for August 2017. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Renovation Update – August 2017
Queen Kapiolani Hotel Renovations
Surprise! Yesterday news broke about the Queen Kapiolani Hotel renovations. … [Read more...] about Queen Kapiolani Hotel Renovations
