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Ko Olina New Construction

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This year has been a year of change for the Ko Olina Resort.  Earlier in the year we saw the former JW Marriott Ihilani re-open as the Four Seasons Oahu.  Then, an announcement was made that an Atlantis Resort would be built in Ko Olina.  At the time, the news release said it's to be the most expensive resort ever built.  Now, it appears the resort is about to embark on its … [Read more...] about Ko Olina New Construction

Lawsuit Seeks to Prevent the Alaska-Virgin Deal

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As reported by the Las Vegas Sun, a lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court in San Fransisco against Alaska Airlines.  The lawsuit seeks to prevent the Alaska-Virgin deal.  According to the article, a ground of 42 consumers are responsible for this lawsuit.  Those consumers are concerned about the reduction in competition the merger will cause, and believe both airlines … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Seeks to Prevent the Alaska-Virgin Deal

Where Were You on September 11?

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Yesterday was September 11, 2016, 15 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.  It is a day which few will forget due to the sheer surprise and horror of the events.  Thousands perished during the tragic events brought on by the terrorist group al-Qaeda.  The events of that day, of course, had a profound effect on our nation and the world.  It not only kicked off … [Read more...] about Where Were You on September 11?

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Conversion

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Rumors have circulated among the Marriott loyalist about a possible Waikoloa Beach Marriott conversion.  Supposedly Marriott Vacation Club sales people, some of them anyway, have been telling prospective buyers and/or current owners about plans to flip the property.  It appears that these rumors are true, at least in part. In an article ran earlier this week, the Pacific … [Read more...] about Waikoloa Beach Marriott Conversion

Airbnb Launches City Hosts

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Airbnb, the loved and hated marketplace for sharing space across the globe, continues its launch of City Hosts. This new website offers a unique localized perspective of the city. In other words, Airbnb is trying to tap a trending tourist market, where tourists don't want to be tourists. Currently, City Hosts is under beta testing. This means you have to be invited … [Read more...] about Airbnb Launches City Hosts