The summer should have been the peak season for Hawaii hotels. Now what? Iconic Halekulani may signal an uncertain future in Hawaii travel.
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The summer should have been the peak season for Hawaii hotels. Now what? Iconic Halekulani may signal an uncertain future in Hawaii travel.
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Stayed at the Halekulani many years ago,still the most elegant hotel with the most impeccable service I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing, to lose the old girl would be a tragedy.
I really enjoy your communications. We come to Kauai every winter for 2-3 months. Our grandson is enrolling at UH in August. We were interested and optimistic to see the following plan for incoming students. Feel free to use as you wish.
Aloha. https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2020/07/13/travel-exemption-out-of-state-uh-students/
Hi Gary.
Thank you.
Aloha.
This article from Hawaii News Now says that it is closing because of a need for renovations… rather than waiting for a later date, the current conditions made them move ahead with the improvements.
“ Management at Waikiki’s famed Halekulani Hotel informed employees on Monday that the property was closing until July 2021 for a series of renovations it says it can no longer wait to complete.
In a video message, the hotel’s chief executive officer thanked employees for their courage and perseverance during the ongoing pandemic — but said the uncertainty brought on by coronavirus necessitated the decision to begin the improvements.
I’m very glad to see that they aren’t closing for good. In my opinion, they make the best mai tai on the island!
I agree! At least it was the best Mai Tai on Waikiki. I know because I sampled them all. Plus there was the awesome sunset view and live music with the former Miss Hawaii dancing. Unforgettable!
And the (only?) positive part about this whole virus thing is that the “former Miss Hawai’i” is now teaching Zoom hula classes (in her time not being at the Halekulani) and I get to be her student these days without having to move to Oahu! 😀
We have been coming to Kauai for the last 35 years every Oct. through Nov. We are sad to say we won’t be coming this year.😠we want to stay healthy and we want to make sure we keep our many friends and Ohana family safe too. Aloha till we meet in 2021
Hi Tricia.
Thanks.
Aloha.
Article quote: “Tens of thousands of Hawaii jobs are at stake with the University of Hawaii reporting more than 43,000 worked in the accommodations sector last year, and another 112,000 worked in restaurants and bars.”
Was this report reflecting statewide figures or Oahu only? I’ve always wondered what percentage of the state’s industry/income is tourism-related…
Thank you for providing the most current and relevant information about the reopening of Hawaii. I appreciate your undying efforts. Maholo.
Hi Ann Marie.
Thanks.
Aloha.
I wish I could have had a swim in the Orchid pool … I think Waikiki will be very different when we finally get back.
I’d say let the natural course of foreclosure and bankruptcy take it’s course. Another entity will buy the assets from the bank or bond holders and start fresh n 2021. Former employees collect welfare until then or search out other jobs or other States.
The upside is that the “outstanding” local politicians / Party will own the debacle and get voted out.
Really hope the new hotel can reopen on Hanalei bay.the st regis was very nice and location stunning
When the politicians stop getting paid THEN the issues will get resolved so citizens of Hawaii, what the heck are you waiting for!? Oh yeah, the number of laboratories in Florida that were supposedly reporting HUGE spikes in cases that have been now shown to be a lie is up to 33 and counting! That is the kind of BS data that decisions are being made on across the country!