Maui’s approval to tie hotel rezoning eligibility to sea-level rise risks allows thousands of short-term units to pursue permanent hotel status, undermining key residential housing conversion goals under Bill 9.
The Beach Is Public. The Park Isn’t.
The expiration of Hawaiʻi County’s lease at Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach has forced facility closures, underscoring the ongoing operational vulnerabilities of maintaining public visitor infrastructure on privately owned coastal lands.
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Hotels That May Never Happen and Remembering the General
Delays on the Ala Moana tower extension and Nan Inc.’s complex Honolulu land acquisition highlight the lingering execution risks facing new high-density Hawaiʻi hotel developments.
The Storm Passes. The Message Doesn’t… And no, Honolulu is not on the Big Island.
Recent severe weather and viral media incidents highlight Hawaiʻi’s persistent visitor messaging challenges, underscoring the need for proactive destination management to combat geographic confusion and safeguard tourism demand.
Value Over Volume: But What’s the Right Volume?
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s new strategic plan doubles down on a value-over-volume model, raising critical questions about how reduced visitor arrivals will economically impact broader non-luxury hospitality businesses.
After 62 Years, Time for a Refresh?
The acquisition of Sea Life Park by the Hawaiian Council places the historic attraction under Native Hawaiian stewardship, setting the stage for reinvestment that integrates cultural storytelling with marine science and community education.
Renovate, Raise Rates, Repeat? Not So Fast.
Strong earnings from Hilton Hawaiian Village illustrate the direct returns of major property updates, highlighting the strategic debate over whether hotel renovations genuinely drive new rate growth or simply protect current market positioning.
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.
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for the Hawaiʻi Convention Center while deferring major modernization funding, leaving the facility technologically outdated and raising concerns about Oʻahu’s long-term competitiveness in group tourism.
The Price of Paradise (Cove) and Progress
The closure and planned $135 million redevelopment of Ko Olina’s Paradise Cove reflects a transition toward upscale mixed-use experiences, signaling a shift that intensifies Hawaiʻi’s tourism value pressures.
