As threatened recently, Unite Here! Local 5 members staged a 3-day strike at Hawai'i hotels. This limited strike action is an interesting change in strategy for the union and was coordinated with other units throughout the country. It also likely serves as a warning to hotel operators of things to come. … [Read more...] about 3-Day Strike at Hawai’i Hotels
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Hawai’i Hotel Workers Say Strike is Imminent
Recently, I reported that workers at seven of the largest hotels in the islands voted to strike. Well, apparently, Hawai'i hotel workers say strike is imminent. The affected properties are among the largest and most popular in the state, which will have huge implications for visitors. … [Read more...] about Hawai’i Hotel Workers Say Strike is Imminent
Average Hawaii Hotel Rates Increased in 2023
The Hawaii Tourism Authority's December 2023 hotel performance report included full-year statistics. Despite struggles to maintain occupancy rates last year, average Hawaii hotel rates increased in 2023 when compared to 2022 and remain well above 2019 figures. … [Read more...] about Average Hawaii Hotel Rates Increased in 2023
Hawaii Hotel Performance in August 2023
Oops. Looks like I missed a month. The last time I discussed hotel stats was back in June! Nevertheless, I've been waiting to see what Hawaii hotel performance in August 2023 was like, given all of the confusion and negative press in the wake of the August 8th tragedy in Lahaina. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Performance in August 2023
Hawaii Hotel Performance in March 2023
Despite increasingly uncertain economic conditions, Hawaii hotel performance in March 2023 held steady month-over-month. That means that domestic demand appears to be holding, as Japanese visitors have yet to make their return. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Performance in March 2023
Hawaii Hotel Performance February 2023
Towards the end of last year/early this year, lodging demand in Hawaii softened. But as we'll see in the Hawaii Hotel Performance February 2023 report, it hasn't gotten much better in February. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Performance February 2023
Hawaii Hotel Report 01-2023
Hawaii hotel occupancy was slightly up, while rates were down. Let's dig into the numbers in my Hawaii hotel report 01-2023. But, while rates are down a bit, they're still far higher than they were before. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Report 01-2023
October 2022 Hawaii Hotel Figures
The October 2022 Hawaii hotel figures are out, and they're showing lower overall occupancy rates compared to both the month prior and at the same time in 2019. Rates, however, continue to remain much higher than they were three years ago. … [Read more...] about October 2022 Hawaii Hotel Figures
Hawaii Hotel Rates Soared in June 2022
Ever since reopening, the islands have been setting new hotel rate records. After a brief reprieve in May, Hawaii hotel rates soared in June 2022, resulting in higher revenue per available room (RevPAR) than in pre-pandemic times despite lower occupancy rates. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotel Rates Soared in June 2022
Travel and Leisure World’s Best 2022
It's that time of the year again - time for T&L's World's Best results. I'm not going over the whole list, as it's HUGE. But I do want to discuss some of the Hawaii listings. So here are some of my thoughts on Travel and Leisure World's Best 2022 list. … [Read more...] about Travel and Leisure World’s Best 2022