Hawaiʻi Island delays its new short-term rental law to March 2026, giving owners more time to comply, but leaving STR enforcement stalled yet again.
A Politician with A Rationale Idea?
Sen. Wakai summed it up bluntly: HTA can’t both grow tourism and police bad visitor behavior—marketing should stay with HTA, but stewardship belongs elsewhere.
When the Airlines Call You Back
Alaska/Hawaiian’s Daniel Chun offers added context on the merger, emphasizing Hawai‘i-based A330s, expanding routes, new local jobs, refreshed tech, and a Hawai‘i-focused leadership team, promising commitment while acknowledging the road ahead.
Green Fee Gets Its Brain Trust
Hawaiʻi’s new Green Fee moves ahead with a 10-member advisory council—now tasked with figuring out how to spend the $100M a year the tax will generate, even as questions linger over where the money will really go.
Maui Delays, Honolulu Stalls – It’s a Staycation for Vacation Rental Regulation
Maui’s Bill 9 inches forward while Honolulu’s 90-day rental rule remains stalled, leaving Hawaiʻi’s vacation rental regulations stuck in limbo.
The Ground Beneath Waikīkī Just Shifted (Literally)
Waikīkī just saw its biggest land sale in years as the Steiner family sold the ground beneath the Hyatt Regency for $215M, highlighting Hawaiʻi’s unique world of leasehold hotel real estate.
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Kings Village and Elvis Statue Just a Memory
Hilton Grand Vacations’ new 32-story Ka Haku tower has topped off on the former King’s Village site, bringing 205 timeshare units to Waikīkī next summer, minus the Elvis statue, but likely not the clipboard-wielding ambassadors.
The Single Life is Over for Romer
Romer Waikīkī has ended its adults-only policy, opening doors to all ages to boost demand, while keeping its stylish, “good neighbor” vibe and popular Lei Stand bar intact.
Alaska Promised Aloha. Seattle Says Mahalo
Alaska’s Hawaiian Airlines takeover is already shifting jobs and planes to Seattle, echoing the Virgin America merger and raising concerns that Hawaiian’s aloha identity may fade.
