Aloha Kakou:
Seems a hotel in Norway has technology sufficient to allow guest stays without human intervention. While I'm not proposing we take it this far at the Outrigger Maui Eldorado, could this be the wave of the future, at least at business hotels?
http://www.tnooz.com/2011/01/26/news/behold-the-human-free-fully-automated-hotel-stay/
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
Tourism Up, Still Behind Banner Years
Aloha Kakou:
While 2010's visitor arrivals and spending topped that of 2009, those metrics were so low in 2009 that it seemed we had nowhere to go but up. And 2010's increases over 2009 were not significant.
Please see the comments below from some of Hawaii's leaders as quoted in today's Star Advertiser:
"2010 finished ahead of the prior year and ahead of our expectations, but you have to take into account that it's being measured against 2009, when we fell into a very deep hole," said Barry Wallace, vice president of hospitality services for Outrigger Enterprises.
Profitability for the hotel sector is at least another three to five years out, said Jerry Gibson, Hilton Hawaii's area vice president. "We are coming off of 2010 with higher occupancies, but rates are still about a decade behind where they need to be," Gibson said.
Rising oil prices, which are at $90 a barrel, also could play havoc with visitor industry profitability, said Jack Richards, president and chief executive officer for Pleasant Holidays LLC, Hawaii's largest wholesaler.
"It's the wild card," Richards said. "If consumers have to pay more for long-haul travel, hotels, wholesalers and other travel sellers will have to work harder to drive demand."
http://www.staradvertiser.com/business/20110127_hawaii_experiences_a_refreshing_turnaround_for_tourism.html
While 2010's visitor arrivals and spending topped that of 2009, those metrics were so low in 2009 that it seemed we had nowhere to go but up. And 2010's increases over 2009 were not significant.
Please see the comments below from some of Hawaii's leaders as quoted in today's Star Advertiser:
"2010 finished ahead of the prior year and ahead of our expectations, but you have to take into account that it's being measured against 2009, when we fell into a very deep hole," said Barry Wallace, vice president of hospitality services for Outrigger Enterprises.
Profitability for the hotel sector is at least another three to five years out, said Jerry Gibson, Hilton Hawaii's area vice president. "We are coming off of 2010 with higher occupancies, but rates are still about a decade behind where they need to be," Gibson said.
Rising oil prices, which are at $90 a barrel, also could play havoc with visitor industry profitability, said Jack Richards, president and chief executive officer for Pleasant Holidays LLC, Hawaii's largest wholesaler.
"It's the wild card," Richards said. "If consumers have to pay more for long-haul travel, hotels, wholesalers and other travel sellers will have to work harder to drive demand."
http://www.staradvertiser.com/business/20110127_hawaii_experiences_a_refreshing_turnaround_for_tourism.html
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Wholesale Ad
Aloha Kakou:
This ad, which mentions our wholesale specials, was emailed to all of our wholesale partners in December.
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This ad, which mentions our wholesale specials, was emailed to all of our wholesale partners in December.
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Kamaaina Ad
Aloha Kakou:
Here's a copy of an email blast mentioning Outrigger Maui Eldorado to the Kamaaina market that we did in December.
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Here's a copy of an email blast mentioning Outrigger Maui Eldorado to the Kamaaina market that we did in December.
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Dirtiest Hotels
Aloha Kakou:
Once again, TripAdvisor's presents it's annual list of dirtiest hotels in America. Considering the comments regarding this year's winners, it must take a huge effort to make this list!
http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/tripadvisor/42942/
Once again, TripAdvisor's presents it's annual list of dirtiest hotels in America. Considering the comments regarding this year's winners, it must take a huge effort to make this list!
http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/tripadvisor/42942/
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
ASU Listing
Aloha Kakou:
Outrigger Maui Eldorado is listed in the ASU, which is a travel guide for airline employees.
http://search.asu.com/lodging/engine/geosearch-results.php?ll=20.928770,-156.691475&city=Kaanapali%2C+HI&hotelname=&hotels=1&condos=1&resortCondos=1&BandB=1&date=01/23/2011&nights=1&adults=2&rooms=1&p=c&s=1&r=10.00
Outrigger Maui Eldorado is listed in the ASU, which is a travel guide for airline employees.
http://search.asu.com/lodging/engine/geosearch-results.php?ll=20.928770,-156.691475&city=Kaanapali%2C+HI&hotelname=&hotels=1&condos=1&resortCondos=1&BandB=1&date=01/23/2011&nights=1&adults=2&rooms=1&p=c&s=1&r=10.00
Friday, January 21, 2011
Bedbugs Grow Resistant To Pesticides
Aloha Kakou:
Bedbugs are becoming resistant to pesticides, according to this Wall Street Journal article. Fortunately, we have our mattress encasements to help us spot any bugs before they become a problem. I probably shouldn't say this but we have not had an incident of this kind in recent memory.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703951704576092302399464190.html
Bedbugs are becoming resistant to pesticides, according to this Wall Street Journal article. Fortunately, we have our mattress encasements to help us spot any bugs before they become a problem. I probably shouldn't say this but we have not had an incident of this kind in recent memory.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703951704576092302399464190.html
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