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Articles tagged “hawaii”

Short-Term Rentals

Vrbo Reverses Long-Standing Guest Refund Policy in Maui

Vrbo risks a host backlash but is doing the right thing for guests. As opposed to the articulated policies, how this all works out in practice is another matter.

Dennis Schaal | 8 months ago

Vrbo Reverses Long-Standing Guest Refund Policy in Maui

News Blog

Devastating Maui Fires Likely to Dampen Airline Demand for Extended Period

The deadly wildfires on the island of Maui are likely to affect visitor — and airline — demand to the island for the "foreseeable future," analysts at T.D. Cowen said Friday. "Resort destinations in Maui are likely to disappear from plans for the foreseeable future, but we believe Hawaii overall will remain an aspirational vacation…

Edward Russell | 8 months ago

News Blog

Hawaii Tourism Authority CEO De Fries Will Step Down in September

John De Fries will step down as president and CEO of Hawaii Tourism Authority effective September 15. ​De Fries did not accept an invitation from the board to extend his three-year employment contract. He became president and CEO in September 2020 amid the pandemic. He was the first native Hawaiian to lead the Hawaii Tourism…

Dawit Habtemariam | 10 months ago

Hotels

Hotel Cultural Managers Add Diversity and Community Engagement

Some hotels are hiring "culture managers" to broaden their community programming. It's a promising move, given the rising numbers of guests seeking local discovery and cultural tourism.

Carley Thornell | 11 months ago

Hotel Cultural Managers Add Diversity and Community Engagement

News Blog

Hawaii Awards U.S. Tourism Marketing Contract to Convention Bureau

The Hawaii Tourism Authority has awarded the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau the contract to market the island to the mainland U.S., the island's largest source market, the agency announced Monday. The contract is worth over $38 million, has a two and a half year term with an option of a two-year extension and is…

Dawit Habtemariam | 11 months ago

Airlines

JetBlue Gives Its Loyalty Program a Boost

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at JetBlue's revamped loyalty program, Hawaii's tourism push, and the AI chatbot solving every travel news need.

Rashaad Jorden | 11 months ago

JetBlue Gives Its Loyalty Program a Boost

News Blog

Hawaii to Award U.S. Tourism Marketing Contract Despite Funding Cuts

The Hawaii Tourism Authority plans to move forward with its plans to award an expensive contract to market Hawaii to the U.S. mainland, despite not being allocated funding from the legislature for the next two years. The decision was made at a board meeting Tuesday, according to Honolulu Star Advertiser (paywall). The contract is worth…

Dawit Habtemariam | 11 months ago

Hotels

IHG CEO Keith Barr Will Depart

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks at tourism influencers, IHG's departing CEO, and Hawaii's tourism frustrations.

Rashaad Jorden | 12 months ago

IHG CEO Keith Barr Will Depart

News Blog

Hawaii Tourism’s Future Will Have Much Less Marketing

On Thursday, the Hawaii Tourism Authority was officially excluded from the state budget and now has to request funds from the state’s budgeting and finance department. The governor and legislature will vet the funding requests, putting the agency under their scrutiny.  “We understand that our spending will be more scrutinized, and we recognize that we…

Dawit Habtemariam | 12 months ago

Hotels

Boutique Hotel Brand Wayfinder to Ride Experiential Hospitality Wave in Waikiki

The up-and-coming boutique hotel brand Wayfinder is expanding its portfolio with a new Waikiki location. They’ll face steeper competition in Hawaii compared to its first property in Newport, Rhode Island, not to mention it will be the brand’s biggest hotel yet.

Leslie Barrie | 12 months ago

Boutique Hotel Brand Wayfinder to Ride Experiential Hospitality Wave in Waikiki