Not long ago, I reported that the Turtle Bay Resort in Kahului was to be acquired by Host Hotels & Resorts, which would then reflag the property a Ritz-Carlton. Well, that time has come, and the Turtle Bay is now live with Marriott. … [Read more...] about Turtle Bay is Now Live With Marriott
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
Maui One Year Later
It's hard to believe that it's already been one year since raging wildfires consumed Lahaina. The frightening images still seem just as fresh today as they were then. Yet, here we are. So, let's talk about Maui one year later. How are things going, especially as it relates to the visitor industry? … [Read more...] about Maui One Year Later
Grand Wailea Workers are on Strike
Heads up! If you have an upcoming stay at Hilton's Waldorf-Astoria outpost on Maui, know that Grand Wailea workers are on strike! As such, expect delays and disruptions during your stay. … [Read more...] about Grand Wailea Workers are on Strike
ViaSat Expands Coverage to Hawai’i
Depending on what airline you fly, you may or may not have had WiFi when flying and from Hawai'i. Well, availability should be improving now as ViaSat expands coverage to Hawai'i. Unfortunately, your mileage may still vary, based on what type of connectivity service your aircraft has. … [Read more...] about ViaSat Expands Coverage to Hawai’i
Chase DoorDash Benefits in 2024
Chase's pandemic-era benefits are changing. Some are going away, while others are being adjusted and extended. And as you can probably guess, the changes primarily related to delivery services, so let's go over the Chase DoorDash benefits in 2024. … [Read more...] about Chase DoorDash Benefits in 2024
Hawaiian Air Q2 2024 Financial Results
While still not doing well, the Hawaiian Air Q2 2024 financial results show improvements in the airline's financial performance. Unfortunately, there still doesn't appear to be a path to profitability for them, especially not given the current competitive and economic environment. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Q2 2024 Financial Results