Native Hawaiians Don’t Own Many Local Hotels. Here’s Why That May Change.
While the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and ali‘i trusts collect land rents from 18 hotels, some Hawaiian groups are aiming for ownership.
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Prince Resorts Is Moving Beyond Luxury Hotels and Golf Courses
The Japan-based parent company is shifting to “asset-light” hotel-management services. Here’s what that means for the Hawai‘i division.
Commentary: Does It Matter Who Owns Hawai‘i’s Hotels?
We uncover the pros and cons of private equity ownership. You can make up your own mind about the results.
Tracking Hawai‘i’s Private Equity-Owned Hotels and Their Impact
I spent five months digging into private equity’s ownership of Hawai‘i’s hotel industry and how that presence has affected their employees and the surrounding communities.
Private Equity Owns a Big Chunk of Hawai‘i’s Hotels. Here’s Why That Matters.
Private equity companies own almost 30% of Hawai‘i’s hotel rooms, a huge increase in the past two decades. We investigate the pros and cons.
Mass Tourism Is Fine, Say 69% of Business Leaders and 73% of O‘ahu Residents
The BOSS and 808 surveys also show that many businesses are tightening their budgets in anticipation of slow growth ahead.
“Welcome to Hawai‘i” Should Have Limits
Hawaii Business Magazine’s editor makes a case for luring more affluent travelers to the Islands – and discouraging the budget conscious from visiting.
The Goal: Tourism That Regenerates Hawai‘i, Not Degrades It
A program that limits access at Kaua‘i’s Hā‘ena State Park and raises local dollars is considered a model for places inundated by visitors.
How to Choose the Best Third-Party Management Company for Your Hotel
Not all outside management companies are equal. Two industry experts explain how to find the right one.
