ABOUT HAWAIʻI HOTEL HUI
Hawaiʻi Hotel Hui is a no-fluff, twice-monthly insider read for hospitality and tourism pros who care about Hawaiʻi and the future of the place we call home. We call things as we see them, share smart updates, and keep the conversation local.
Our Mission
Build a hui, not a list. We connect Hawaiʻi’s hospitality ʻohana with blunt, useful takes, real news, and the kind of context you only get from people who actually work here. The goal: stronger community, smarter decisions, and a visitor industry that respects place and community.
About Us
Hawaiʻi Hotel Hui was started by hotel industry veteran Dan Wacksman, the CEO of Sassato, a Hawaiʻi-based consultancy that combines deep local expertise with a global perspective to help hotels and travel businesses overcome challenges and thrive. With a team of seasoned industry professionals who call Hawaiʻi home, Sassato offers an intimate understanding of the market, culture, and key players, paired with decades of experience in technology, marketing, revenue management, operations, finance, and overall strategy.
Our Team
Dan Wacksman
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
With over 25 years of experience in travel and hospitality, Dan has expertise in technology, marketing, travel distribution, and business management. He is currently CEO of Sassato, Senior Advisor McKinsey & Co, and previously SVP at Outrigger Resorts & Hotels among other senior industry roles.
Dan Wacksman
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
With over 25 years of experience in travel and hospitality, Dan has expertise in technology, marketing, travel distribution, and business management. He is currently CEO of Sassato, Senior Advisor McKinsey & Co, and previously SVP at Outrigger Resorts & Hotels among other senior industry roles.
Dylan Wacksman
Project Manager
A project manager at Hawai’i Hotel Hui, Dylan brings experience in hospitality, with roles in social media, marketing, and front-of-house sales. He is a graduate of the University of Miami and a proud Kaiser High School alumnus. Currently, Dylan is based out of Tokyo, Japan.
Sponsorship Opportunities
This Isn't Reach, It's Relationship
If you want to show up where Hawaiʻi’s hospitality and tourism decision-makers actually pay attention, this is it.
4,000+ Industry Pros trust HHH for all things Hawaiʻi’s hospitality and tourism.
Partners align with a respected insider voice, reach the people who run this market, and keep their brands in the conversation.
High-Impact Awareness
Exclusive exposure to an engaged, niche audience of Hawaii hotel and tourism pros.
Trust and Credibility
Align your brand with a respected, insider voice in the local hospitality community.
Targeted Promotion
Reach key decision-makers: GMs, DOSMs, owners, and asset managers in HawaiI.
Stay Top-of-Mind
Get ongoing exposure that outlasts events and outperforms any booth or banner.
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'Ohana ROl
When you back HHH, you’re backing local hospitality, and a proud family business.
Ready for details, dates, rates, and available sections? Email Dan directly: dan@hawaiihotelhui.com. We are happy to share our current availability and a concise one-pager with the details.
Get in Touch
Want to sponsor, share a tip, or argue with our take? We love all three.
Email dan@hawaiihotelhui.com and we will point you in the right direction.
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