Hospitality is big business in Hawaii. Traditionally, the established players (Marriott, Starwood, Hilton) ruled the scene, blended with a smattering of local hotel groups and independent operations. But Hawaii hotel management is evolving thanks to a relative newcomer, which is now poised to become a dominant player. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Management is Evolving
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My Favorite Suites of All Time – 2021 Edition
Unlike most travel bloggers, I don't stay in hotels all that often. What's more, it's pretty rare that I stay in suites - paid or upgraded. So, today, I'll be ranking my favorite suites of all time. It'll be a shortlist, but a diverse one, I think. … [Read more...] about My Favorite Suites of All Time – 2021 Edition
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
Book Hotels Through Ultimate Rewards Instead of Transferring
The normal rule of thumb is to transfer your Ultimate Rewards points to the partner(s) of your choice, right? Well, here's why you should book hotels through Ultimate Rewards instead of transferring your points. … [Read more...] about Book Hotels Through Ultimate Rewards Instead of Transferring
Marriott is Switching to In-Shower Dispensers
Heads up! Marriott is switching to in-shower dispensers for toiletries as part of its Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction initiative. … [Read more...] about Marriott is Switching to In-Shower Dispensers
Keep the Lights on Without Your Room Key
Have you ever stayed in a hotel that requires you to insert your room key into a slot to keep the lights on? Guess what? You can keep the lights on without your room key! … [Read more...] about Keep the Lights on Without Your Room Key
Fewer Seats, Higher Fares to Hawaii in 2017
At the conference of the Pacific Asia Travel Association and the Travel and Tourism Research Association, travel experts predicted fewer seats, higher fares to Hawaii in 2017. … [Read more...] about Fewer Seats, Higher Fares to Hawaii in 2017
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
Outrigger Joins Global Hotel Alliance Discovery
Hawaii is home to a variety of different hotels and hotel operators. It's an interesting mix of local companies, foreign investors, and large global brands. Some local companies and foreign investors use large global brands for property management, while some go at it on their own. The Courtyard Waikiki Beach was an example of this before. It one time it was owned by a … [Read more...] about Outrigger Joins Global Hotel Alliance Discovery
Episode 5: Staying in Hotels vs. Staying in Vacation Rentals (AirBNB) for Full Time Travel?
Kiaora from the Gibbston valley wine region of New Zealand. … [Read more...] about Episode 5: Staying in Hotels vs. Staying in Vacation Rentals (AirBNB) for Full Time Travel?