Kaleo Kenui takes over as general manager of the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, succeeding Tetsuji Yamazaki amidst a leadership shuffle and underscoring the strategic importance of veteran local operations expertise.
Waikīkī’s Biggest Resort Gets a Leadership Refresh
Hilton Hawaiian Village announced multiple executive appointments following its $83 million Rainbow Tower renovation, positioning the state’s largest resort to optimize operations and commercial strategy amid evolving market demands.
Owners Waving A White Flag?
Escalating franchise fees and brand proliferation are squeezing hotel profit margins, highlighting the stark valuation divide between asset-light chains and property owners while raising questions about upcoming contract renewals.
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The People’s Choice Was Built on Maui
Maui’s Abra Hospitality won the HITEC E20X People’s Choice Award for its frontline CRM platform, signaling a rising focus on decentralized tech solutions that address fragmented guest data.
Honu Executives, Hawaiʻi’s $55 Million Mistake, Hotel Owners Push Back
Roofs, room revenue… and real estate rumbles. Coco Palms captures cash, while operators raise a white flag over escalating brand fees.
Pulling the Threads on Tapestry
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.
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.
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.
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.
