With soft summer numbers, slipping demand, and mounting mixed messages about tourism, Hawaiʻi faces a real slowdown, one fueled as much by policy whiplash as by market forces.
Development Deals: Big Bucks and Big Pork Chops
Blackstone seeks a $1B refi for the Grand Wailea as two Waikīkī hotels hit the market unencumbered—and Hilo’s iconic Manago Hotel returns for sale, pork chops and all.
Condotels To Get Renos
Two major Oʻahu condotels, Ritz-Carlton Waikīkī and Ala Moana Hotel, are proving large-scale renovations can work, with multimillion-dollar upgrades rolling out across units, lobbies, and towers.
And Then There Were None
All 12 HTA board members stepped down at the Governor’s request, stalling the CEO search and leaving the tourism agency operating without leadership amid mounting political uncertainty.
Another “Soft Brand” Lands, This Time in Hilo
Hilo Hawaiian joins Wyndham’s Trademark Collection, giving the Castle-managed property a soft-brand boost as Wyndham slowly expands its small Hawaiʻi hotel footprint.
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.
