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Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press
Many visitor economies stand to lose a lot from the effects of the coronavirus. Hawaii, which gets nearly 20 percent of the state's jobs from the visitor economy, is preparing for the worst.
2 weeks ago
Jay Shabat, Skift
No other country or region has an airline industry as strong as that of the U.S. What's the secret? Have U.S. airlines cracked the perennially difficult code to airline profitability, and will it last? Skift Airline Weekly dove deep and zeroed in on trends that explain the U.S. airlines' success.
1 month ago
Raini Hamdi, Skift
Air India and Oyo couldn’t be more different, not just in their respective businesses, but both could be gone in a New York minute if they aren’t able get past the biggest test they face currently.
2 months ago
Maria Lenhart, Skift
Hawaii, with its isolated location, fragile ecosystem, and deep-rooted local culture, faces even more problems with overtourism than most popular destinations do. Tourism marketers are looking at ways to manage the situation, but it's a huge challenge.
3 months ago
Associated Press
Sometimes all it takes is a little buffing up of a single building to make the difference.
3 months ago
William Edwards, Bloomberg
Hawaii and Montana are among the states most reliant on activities like boating and fishing as a part of their economy. Across the country, recreation is becoming an increasingly important generator of jobs as well.
6 months ago
Associated Press
The 50th state is one place where vacation rentals are very welcomed.
8 months ago
The Associated Press
Short-term rentals are a hot button topic in Hawaii, and the Honolulu mayor just turned up the heat.
9 months ago
Maria Lenhart, Skift
A proliferation of Hawaii short-term rentals, which are exacerbating an already expensive and tight housing market, is sparking heavy debate in a state where tourism is the main economic driver. While such accommodations are needed to handle rising visitor numbers, some say it's time to get them under control and look at the consequences of unchecked tourism growth.
11 months ago
Maria Lenhart, Skift
As Southwest Airlines ramps up its highly anticipated Hawaii service, fares from the mainland and between the islands are expected to become more competitive and encourage more tourism. The question is whether Hawaii’s infrastructure, which is already impacted by high room rates and occupancies, can handle it.
1 year ago
Maria Lenhart, Skift
Southwest Airlines’ entry into the Hawaii market is likely to bring more competitive airfares from the U.S. mainland and also on inter-island routes. The good news may be tempered, however, by rising hotel rates and limited availability in Hawaii’s most popular destinations.
1 year ago
Mary Schlangenstein, Bloomberg
The discount carrier will hit the ground running this month, adding new routes through the end of May. Is Hawaiian Airlines ready for the new competition?
1 year ago
