Hawaii Travel News

Last month we reported, based on multiple sources, that six Boeing 757’s had been acquired on behalf of Allegiant Air, likely in preparation for service to Hawaii.  It is believed that at least one of […]

Associated Press has placed the TripAdvisor review fraud issue front and center after their recent interview with me.  With that bold step, the subject has gone from the cloaked domain of travel writers into open

TripAdvisor removed their fraud warning badge on Honolulu’s Hotel Renew last week.  With the badge gone, the hotel is now listed as the number one property in all of Honolulu.  So how did Hotel Renew

Updated: Sources indicate that the aircraft were bought on behalf of Allegiant rather than directly by Allegiant.  Allegiant is denying that they purchased the aircraft, which is likely technically true. Allegiant Air may really be

As you may have heard, US Airways has announced daily non-stop service from Charlotte to Honolulu starting in December.  While I’m always happy to see any new lift coming to our state, this announcement wasn’t

I noted with interest that ownership of bankrupt Hawaiian clothing retailer Hilo Hattie has transferred today to Royal Hawaiian Creations.  While I’ve never heard of Royal Hawaiian, their half-working website indicates that they manufacture and

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read the WSJ article yesterday, indicating that American, Continental and Delta’s 737’s are being reconfigured with 160 seats.  That’s an additional 10-12 seats in economy depending on airline. 

Updated June 23:  This article has been picked up and written about by Travel Weekly, WalletPop, Hotel Chatter, Chris Elliott, Arthur Frommer and others. The conversation continues. Thank you. Updated June 4:  I was asked

Hyatt Hotels Twitter can really help. In what may be an important indication of the future of Twitter in travel, the hotel chain has introduced their online virtual concierge.  You can now contact your Hyatt