A wave of high-profile executive and general manager appointments across Hawaiʻi hospitality properties signals ongoing leadership reshuffling, underscoring strategic realignments and talent mobility in a highly competitive resort market.
More Flights… Just Don’t Forget to Pack Lunch
Major airlines are expanding mainland routes to Hawaiʻi while pausing international flights, driving strong domestic lift from secondary U.S. markets and underscoring a persistent shift in visitor demographics for island hotels.
Franchise Model for Vacation Rentals
Casago’s shift to convert Vacasa’s operations into local franchises tests whether the asset-light hotel model can deliver sustainable profit margins in the fragmented vacation rental industry.
The OTA Tip Jar
The FTC’s $35 million settlement with Hopper over preselected checkout fees signals heightened regulatory scrutiny on deceptive booking practices, highlighting how hidden charges jeopardize long-term consumer trust.
Small kine scrap, Musical GM Chairs, and the dream of Boise flights realized
HLTA hunting, Executive Shuffle Continues, and airlines cutting free cabin meals. Casago flips Vacasa while Mews prints AI layoffs inside…
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The Friendly Isle… Not So Friendly?
The National Park Service’s proposal for limited guided tours to Kalaupapa has sparked debate over local community consultation, highlighting broader tensions around cultural site management and visitor access governance.
Remember That $2.5 Billion Valuation?
PMS provider Mews announced workforce layoffs citing AI-driven efficiency gains, underscoring how hospitality technology vendors face mounting pressure to balance high valuations with leaner, more profitable operational models.
How to Lose Convention Business Without Even Trying
Lawmakers approved roof repairs for the Hawaiʻi Convention Center while deferring major modernization funding, leaving the facility technologically outdated and raising concerns about Oʻahu’s long-term competitiveness in group tourism.
Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before…
Developers secured $431 million in financing to rebuild Kauaʻi’s historic Coco Palms resort after decades of false starts, marking a major milestone while underscoring lingering skepticism about its eventual completion.
Honu Make Great Executives
Recent high-profile executive appointments at HVCB and Roberts Hawaii highlight a trend of recruiting local returnees, underscoring the value of leaders who combine outside expertise with deep cultural understanding.
