Breaking News. When Southwest confirmed plans to serve Hawaii, just one day after I suggested they would, it led me to speculate that they may have poked the proverbial pin into Allegiant's Hawaii balloon. Now, new facts have come to light that may suggest a complete...
Arthur Frommer called yesterday to ask about the ongoing impact of Japan's disaster on Hawaii tourism. He also wondered about whether the decline in visitors from Japan would likely create any opportunities for better prices for Mainland visitors. You'll find my answers within...
An unnamed Honolulu hotel has implemented RFID technology to aid in catching would-be beach towel thiefs. Do you know which hotel it is? The Hawaii property claims to have reduced towel theft from 4,000 to only 750 a month, which is saving over $16,000 monthly. The Honolulu...
Fears of radiation in Hawaii resulting from Japan's devastation continue to swirl in both traditional and social media. Reports have varied widely but have included concerns of nuclear rain clouds and more. Reality Check: Air based pollutants are likely to reach Hawaii last....
The Hawaii state house appears poised to approve the first legal form of gambling in Hawaii. The bill was approved 7-1 by the House Economic Revitalization and Business Committee and 9-3 by the House Judiciary Committee. Poker tournaments and other "games of skill" would be...
If you've been wanting to take a spin in an electric car, look no further than your next Hawaii vacation. GreenCar Hawaii has just been awarded a $200,000 grant to bring electric vehicles to Hawaii's hospitality industry. As a result, the company will be adding four to six...
Word today that soon to be Hawaii entrant Allegiant Air is likely to implement carry-on bag fees in the near future. If so the industry leader in ancillary up-charges will be only the second U.S. airline to do so. The other airlines are watching closely and are likely to follow...
A bill now in Hawaii's legislature, HB 1239, would establish the Hawaii state ferry system. If enacted it would go into effective July 1, 2011 and create a special fund for the operation of a system to ferry people and cargo between the islands. The bill further seeks support...
Since Hawaii travel deals are our stock in trade, some related industry regulations in the United Kingdom (UK) caught our interest. New advertising rules that go into effect next week make it illegal to proffer misleading marketing communications on company websites and in...
With the severe punch in the stomach at the hands of Southwest's announcement of their own Hawaii plans, I've been pondering whether Allegiant still intended to go forward with its Hawaii vacation offerings. I mentioned that concern just one week ago. Today there's an...
