Following every other county in Hawaii, the Honolulu City Council approves a hotel tax increase for Oahu. The increase will help to shore up the City's budget but will also increase the net cost of hotel states for visitors and locals alike. … [Read more...] about Honolulu City Council Approves Hotel Tax Increase
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Hilton Hawaiian Village Plans to Add Another Tower
The largest hotel in Hawaii may be getting bigger as the Hilton Hawaiian Village plans to add another tower to its sprawling campus. Unlike recent additions, however, the new tower will house hotel rooms rather than additional timeshare units. … [Read more...] about Hilton Hawaiian Village Plans to Add Another Tower
Goteborg Musubi – Hawaii’s Other Musubi
Hawaii is a beautiful mishmash of various cultures around the world. And it's something you can readily see around you when you're here. This mashup influences everything from the way we speak, our architecture, our customs, and, yes, even our food, which brings us to the Goteborg Musubi. … [Read more...] about Goteborg Musubi – Hawaii’s Other Musubi
Honolulu Further Loosens Restrictions
Yesterday, Mayor Rick Blangiardi held a press conference to announce that Honolulu further loosens restrictions. Sort of. This loosening of restrictions isn't seeking to make significant changes. Instead, it's adjustments to the existing set of rules. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Further Loosens Restrictions
Diamond Head State Monument Closing
Thanks to necessary demolition projects, the Diamond Head State monument is closing for seven days over the next couple of weeks. Naturally, during this time, one of Hawaii's most popular attractions will be off-limits to all. … [Read more...] about Diamond Head State Monument Closing
Review: Hawaiian Air HA6 Honolulu to Las Vegas
During my recent trip to Vegas and Irvine, we flew on Hawaiian Airlines. Sure, Southwest is an option nowadays, but my in-laws prefer Hawaiian for the convenience and ease. So, let's talk about Hawaiian Air HA6 Honolulu to Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Review: Hawaiian Air HA6 Honolulu to Las Vegas
Biki Bikeshare is Making a Comeback
When COVID-19 shut the state down, it had major impacts on our economy. One company that nearly bled out during that time is Honolulu-based Bikeshare non-profit Biki. Thankfully, they didn't. In fact, Biki Bikeshare is making a comeback. … [Read more...] about Biki Bikeshare is Making a Comeback
The New Honolulu Airport Mauka Concourse
Before I get to the trip itself, I want to talk about the new Honolulu Airport Mauka Concourse. After all, this new concourse is the first new major addition at Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in decades! And, as luck would have it, our flight was departing out of this new terminal. … [Read more...] about The New Honolulu Airport Mauka Concourse
Honolulu Considers Raising Hotel Tax by 3%
Earlier this year, the State of Hawaii stopped distributing shares of the transient accommodations tax to the counties as a way to plug its budgetary hole. That, however, left the counties with a large hole of their own. So, to plug that hole, Honolulu considers raising hotel tax by 3%. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Considers Raising Hotel Tax by 3%
Safe Access Oahu Begins Today
Two weeks ago, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced Hawaii's first internal vaccine pass program. However, he pushed implementation off for a bit to give people time to vaccinate. Well, implementation is now here, and Safe Access Oahu begins today. … [Read more...] about Safe Access Oahu Begins Today