Sorry, guys, I haven't been keeping up with the news. Marriott's shenanigans and continued problems have been keeping me busy. But, it's time to change that. So, here's the latest airline fee changes and hotel promotions you need to know about. … [Read more...] about Airline Fee Changes and Hotel Promotions
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Second Oahu Embassy Suites Opens
The second Oahu Embassy Suites opens for business in the second city of Kapolei. … [Read more...] about Second Oahu Embassy Suites Opens
Grand Wailea Pool Renovation Begins Soon
The Grand Wailea pool renovation project is set to commence next month and will close nearly all of the property's pools. … [Read more...] about Grand Wailea Pool Renovation Begins Soon
Hilton Matches Marriott Cancellation Policy
As expected Hilton matches Marriott cancellation policy. … [Read more...] about Hilton Matches Marriott Cancellation Policy
Hilton HHonors Card Goes Exclusive
The Hilton HHonors card has been unique amongst hotel loyalty programs in that they have two credit card relationships. However, that is about to change as the Hilton HHonors card goes exclusive in 2018. … [Read more...] about Hilton HHonors Card Goes Exclusive
Doubletree Grand Naniloa Now Open
Great news! The much anticipated Doubletree Grand Naniloa is now open in Hilo, on the Big Island. It's the first Doubletree on the Big Island, and is the only name brand hotel on the Hilo side of the island. The Naniloa will undoubtedly be the best hotel in Hilo, too. That being said, the Naniloa is not a new hotel. The Grand Naniloa Hotel was formerly known simply as … [Read more...] about Doubletree Grand Naniloa Now Open
Hampton Inn and Suites Kapolei Now Open
Hilton has been growing its Hawaii portfolio rather aggressively lately. Yes, Hyatt has received a lot of press over it's upcoming Unbound Collection Coco Palms (Kahai) and Hyatt Centric Waikiki (Oahu). But Hilton has been far more active in new property openings, it just hasn't received as much attention. This is likely because that growth has been focused on mid to lower … [Read more...] about Hampton Inn and Suites Kapolei Now Open
A More Realistic Message from Hilton Honors
Several days after I declared my departure from the Hilton Honors program, I received an email from Hilton. They obviously must have read my break up post and wanted to make it up to me by setting the record straight about their proposed changes, right? Obviously, the important message they wanted to send was that the 2013 Hilton Honors Devaluation was just an April fools … [Read more...] about A More Realistic Message from Hilton Honors
Hilton Honors Offers Insulting Points Upgrade Option
This week I am in Mountain View, CA through Wednesday. When I got to the hotel, I quickly realized that when I booked my room months ago, I only booked through Tuesday, so I needed to add another night to my stay. This was easy enough, as the HIlton Garden had availability for Tuesday night, so I booked a room for the night. Along the way, I was presented with the following … [Read more...] about Hilton Honors Offers Insulting Points Upgrade Option
Hilton Unveils Beautiful New Website, Now the Best Hotel Chain Website
Over the past few days, Hilton has updated their website and it is a major improvement over their previous site. As a frequent Hilton traveler, I had become accustomed to their old site, which was certainly adequate, but had a fairly dated look and feel. They had an above average website, but nothing spectacular. The new Hilton website is the best hotel website that I … [Read more...] about Hilton Unveils Beautiful New Website, Now the Best Hotel Chain Website