Luxury vs reality, a closer look at where the tech money is going, and who’s really holding the risk.
Kapalua Bet, AI Making Us Dumber, and Hilton’s Next Move
Kapalua flips again, Waikīkī shuffles the deck, demand wobbles, and the storm clouds keep stacking.
Deep Dish Taxes, Castle Small Kine Expands, Brands Multiply
Castle stacks quiet wins, Maui’s housing fight drags on, hotel taxes climb higher, and AI agents hit the booking wall.
60-Day Sprint, Miami Moves, and a $2.5B Tech Bet
Trinity relocates, the Capitol races the clock, Mexico headlines ripple, and AI panic racks up 85 million views.
$180K Bartenders, Buying Michelin Stars, and a Battle at Turtle Bay
Flat arrivals, fat payrolls. A Michelin push, a $227M project in limbo, and why metasearch may be on life support.
Exploding Grills, Wyndham Tiptoes onto Kauaʻi, and a Resort Fee Ban That Wasn’t
Grills, bills… and bitter pills. The condo liability mess, Wyndham’s quiet Kauaʻi surprise, and why the ‘Green Fee’ plan is still MIA.
Waikīkī Dystopia, NYC vs. Hawaiʻi Dirt, and Airbnb Roars
Sun, sand, surf… and surveillance. Airbnb eyes hotels as Hawaiʻi rolls out a friendlier marketing push.
Green Fee Accountability, Hilo Goes Vegas, and a Family Photo
Policy, planes, hotel math, and a moment that stopped me scrolling.
Waikīkī Sinking, TikTok at the Border, and Big Slippahs to Fill
Hawaiʻi Hotel Hui Insider chronicles a year of growth, community building, and newsletter evolution, revealing the unexpected journey behind their 16 groundbreaking issues.
Gatekeeping Tourists, Kona Comeback Story, and Cruise Ships Eating Our Lunch?
Visitor gatekeeping meets industry reckoning, cruise lines eat our lunch, a stalled Kona site revives, and Hopper’s shine fades as AI hype runs ahead of truth.
