Articles tagged “hawaii”

Hotels

How Hilton Got So Big

Today's podcast looks at Hilton's ascent, Maui's tourism pitch, and Breeze's new loyalty program.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 weeks ago

How Hilton Got So Big

Tourism

Hawaii’s New Message to Tourists: ‘Maui Is Ready’

Maui is ready for its close-up, according to a new marketing campaign. If tourism doesn't rebound soon, valuable talent may leave.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 weeks ago

Hawaii’s New Message to Tourists: ‘Maui Is Ready’

Short-Term Rentals

Hawaii Judge Allows Short-Term Rentals Up to 90 Days To Operate Legally

The injunction specifically benefits existing home rental owners. It allows them to continue renting their properties for fewer than 90 days

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 4 months ago

Hawaii Judge Allows Short-Term Rentals Up to 90 Days To Operate Legally

Tourism

Hawaii Conventions CEO to Step Down

The Hawaii Visitors and Conventions Bureau will need to find a leader with a long experience in managing crisis management.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 months ago

Hawaii Conventions CEO to Step Down

Short-Term Rentals

Hawaii Governor Wants to Convert 3,000 Short-Term Rentals for Wildfire Survivors

Tax incentives, pleas, requests and even emergency orders — Hawaiian residents will have housing one way or another.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 4 months ago

Hawaii Governor Wants to Convert 3,000 Short-Term Rentals for Wildfire Survivors

Tourism

Hawaii’s Maui Locals Speak Out Against Tourism Amid Housing Shortage

Hawaii and Maui won't see a full tourism recovery if the public perceive them as responsible for leaving the wildfire victims homeless.

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 months ago

Hawaii’s Maui Locals Speak Out Against Tourism Amid Housing Shortage

Short-Term Rentals

Maui Mulls Short-Term Rental Tax Changes to Aid Displaced Wildfire Victims

The proposed legislation uses the carrot and stick approach to secure long-term housing from short-term rentals.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 5 months ago

Maui Mulls Short-Term Rental Tax Changes to Aid Displaced Wildfire Victims

Tourism

Maui’s Long Road to Recovery

Today's podcast discusses Maui's reopening, JetBlue's terrible quarter, and Colorado's short-term rental debate.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago

Maui’s Long Road to Recovery

Tourism

West Maui Fully Reopens to Tourism, But Travel Recovery Lags

Public officials sped up the full reopening of West Maui to help save the pivotal holiday season for all of Maui. Hopefully, it's not too late.

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago

West Maui Fully Reopens to Tourism, But Travel Recovery Lags

News Blog

Hawaii’s West Maui to Fully Reopen to Tourism on November 1

Maui's western region will be fully reopened to the public on November 1, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen announced on Monday. The reopened will area span Kahana to Ka'anapali. Only burned-out sections of the historic Lahaina will remained closed. The reopening date will be nearly three months after the devastating wildfires in West Maui that started…

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago