U.S. hotel forecasts take another hit as CBRE and STR cut 2025 RevPAR, demand, and ADR expectations, with Hawaiʻi facing added pressure from weak international travel and shrinking booking windows.
Convention Center Construction Delays? Shocking!
Convention Center roof repairs face yet another likely delay as DAGS takes over, raising fresh concerns for future group business and the long-term trust of meeting planners.
More on Maui: Passion, Policy, and a Whole Lot of Talking
Maui’s Bill 9 hearings stretch into extra days as testimony crawls forward, spotlighting fierce debate over converting short-term rentals amid a housing market where only 4% of homes are affordable.
Marketing Help for Maui
HTA and HVCB launch a $6M “Maui Emergency Marketing Campaign” to revive arrivals, with wholesaler pushes, media blitzes, and offer programs aimed at driving meaningful booking lift.
A $300 ADR at a Hampton Inn?
The new Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore opens in Kahului with 136 rooms—and summer rates topping $300 a night, a striking jump for a brand usually half that price.
Big Island, Big Refi
Mirae Asset lands a $136M refi for the Fairmont Orchid as the resort advances a $110M renovation aimed at boosting rates and performance along the Kohala Coast.
Brand Changes, Management Swaps, and the Loss of Local Control
Highgate loses Renaissance Honolulu to Crescent as Hawaiʻi’s management landscape shifts again, with soft brands rising and local operators increasingly replaced by mainland players.
Who’s Steering the Canoe?
HTA’s board is downgraded to advisory status under Act 132, shifting real power to the governor and Legislature as the agency searches for a permanent CEO and braces for more oversight.
Aloha Tokyo, Aloha Hope
Aloha Tokyo drew huge crowds and strong Outrigger support, offering a hopeful sign for Japan’s slow tourism rebound and reminding Hawaiʻi that demand is still there, just waiting to return.
Jerry’s Not Done Yet
Marriott Waikiki GM Jerry Gibson steps into a new chapter, teaming with Elliot Mills to launch Hawaiʻi Hospitality Group, an owner-focused advisory firm already backed by marquee clients.
