The Maui Seaside Hotel’s unencumbered listing arrives alongside several Waikīkī properties entering the sales block, raising questions about shifting owner exit strategies and broader market valuation pressures.
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Castle Keeps Building Its Kingdom
Castle’s acquisition of the Lahaina Shores Beach Resort management contract follows its recent expansion into Waikīkī, underscoring the strategic importance of inventory control in maximizing condo-resort yield.
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Wait… Who’s Managing The Laylow?
Makeready’s quiet assumption of management at The Laylow under parent company Rockbridge marks its first Hawaii expansion, signaling a shift toward internal brand consolidation over third-party operators.
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Bill 9’s Escape Hatch?
Maui’s advancing Bill 88 zoning carve-out seeks to shield thousands of short-term rentals from elimination, countering previous regulatory mandates and raising questions about the county’s exposure to ongoing legal challenges.
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Airbnb Finally Finds Loyalty?
Airbnb’s new hotel loyalty reward program offers cash-back credits across select markets, but highly inconsistent search functionality underscores the platform’s broader challenges in establishing itself as a viable hotel distribution channel.
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Notes From New York: AI, Hospitality, and a Little Perspective
Executive reflections from recent New York hospitality conferences highlight a stark lack of immediate AI return on investment, underscoring the enduring value of human-centric service over algorithmic automation.
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A Maui Hotel Mystery, Castle Grows, and Airbnb’s Hotel Problem
Airbnb buys loyalty, The Laylow’s secret affair, and Maui’s back-door zoning escape hatch.
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The Coconut Wireless Is Never Wrong
Thomas Foti was officially appointed as Managing Director of Hilton Hawaiian Village after leaving Marriott.
Wanted: Tourism Expert, Cultural Diplomat, Political Punching Bag. Big Job, Modest Pay.
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority launched its official search for a new CEO under a legislated salary cap and increased political oversight, raising questions about candidate recruitment for the scrutinized position.
Banyan Drive’s Latest Redevelopment Plan: Demolition First, Vision Later.
State lawmakers are funding the demolition of Hilo’s vacant Country Club Condominium Hotel amid sea-level rise concerns on Banyan Drive, underscoring the urgent need for a cohesive regional master plan.
