The Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii, which helps visitors in crisis, recently received the “Outstanding Organization Award” as part of the Top Cop Hawaii 39th annual Law Enforcement and Security Awards. Read more
Multiple agencies are searching for a missing swimmer, who was reported missing in waters off ‘Anini Beach today. Read more
A 34-year-old woman was taken to the hospital in serious condition by paramedics early this morning following a single-car accident, according to a Honolulu Emergency Medical Services report. Read more
EMS said the incident occurred at about 3:50 a.m. at the intersection of Kalanianaole Highway and Auloa Road. Read more
The average daily rate paid for a Hawaii hotel room in September fell 8.2% year over year to nearly $316. Read more
Visitor arrivals in Septem- ber recovered to 96% of September 2019’s pre-pandemic level — the best recovery rate since the devastating Maui wildfires in August 2023 interrupted tourism’s recovery. Read more
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Alaska reported adjusted third-quarter net income of $289 million, or $2.25 in earnings per share, compared with adjusted net income of $237 million, or $1.83 per share, for the third quarter of 2023. Read more
It’s game on for Hawaii tourism officials who are making a play for better positioning in the lucrative sports tourism market. Read more
The man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, a firearms offense, felon in possession of a firearm, and unauthorized control of propelled vehicle. Read more
Pau Hana Place, a popular neighborhood eatery on a parcel at the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor, has closed following a battle over the terms of its revocable permit, and come December the state says it plans to temporarily turn the parcel into a parking lot until it can pursue a request for proposals to complete the community’s vision for the site. Read more
Honolulu Police Department Chief Joe Logan, who held a press conference at the Honolulu Police Department headquarters on Beretania Street, said officers from an HPD crime reduction unit observed a Honda CRV commit a traffic infraction about 1:30 a.m. near Aloha Stadium. Read more
Hawaiian Airlines plans to eliminate 73 people from its 1,400 noncontract workforce in Hawaii and on the mainland in the wake of its recent merger with Alaska Air Group Inc. Read more
Total trans-Pacific airline seats for Hawaii’s top U.S. market are projected to drop in November and December, with losses widening at the start of next year and remaining evident into April. Read more
Marriott Vacations Worldwide just opened a timeshare resort in Waikiki, and Maui Bay Villas by Hilton Grand Vacation opened earlier this year, with more openings in the pipeline. Read more
Honolulu isn’t a top market for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning travelers (LGBTQ+) yet, but Honolulu Pride helped to fill hotel rooms and restaurants and create sell-out crowds at supporting events that helped boost tourism in October, which is generally a softer travel month. Read more
Waikiki guests and the community are getting weary as more than 1,800 hotel workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 5 enter their 21st day of an open-ended strike at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. Read more
Domestic violence survivor Hazel Rios remembers how love for her three dogs helped to trap her in a cycle of violence with an abuser, who harmed her for years — at times beating her with a weed whacker, a baseball bat, chairs, 2-by-4s and even rocks. Read more
Honolulu airport’s satisfaction score this year was 593 out of a possible 1,000. Read more
HTA emerged from last year’s legislative session with a recurring lump-sum budget of $63 million — no small feat for an agency that between 2018 and 2023 endured cutbacks, organizational changes, the threat of defunding and possible repeal. Read more
Times are tough. The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority board on Thursday approved a goal for Hawai‘i Tourism USA, the global marketing team responsible for driving travel demand to Hawaii from its core U.S. market, to grow visitor spending by just 1.4%. Read more
Visitor expenditures and arrivals increased in August, but the year-over-year gain was due to the comparison with August 2023, when the devastating Maui wildfires took tourism to new lows. Read more
