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Nov 15, 2008, 8:22 pm
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Great HA deals
I really cant spare the time, but I also couldn't bypass the deal. I booked a LAX-HNL for mid Dec for $214+, and then they threw a $100 e-cert at me to use the next time, or for an interisland this time.
Nov 15, 2008, 10:11 pm
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Just another indication at how bad airlines are anticipating the Hawaii economy to be in the near future.
Just another indication at how bad airlines are anticipating the Hawaii economy to be in the near future.
Nov 15, 2008, 10:57 pm
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Nov 16, 2008, 3:26 pm
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Hawaii... economy... Hawaii... economy... Hawaii economy? What is this thing of which you speak? I know the words, but when you put them together like that, I no longer understand.
Hawaii's economy equals tourism. Simple as that. At the Marriott Waikoloa today and occupancy rates are terribly low. Good for tourists looking for deals. But bad for the tourism industry that this State is so dependent on.
Originally Posted by DanTravels
Nov 17, 2008, 10:01 am
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Last Friday's WSJ did not paint a pretty picture of the Hawaii tourism market. Not only are Americans travelling and spending less but the Japanese are quickly following suit. Could be a double whammy. Even the current hotel promos are not stimulating much demand. People have to worry about having a job, so who wants to go on vacation come back and find the pink slip on your desk.
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Nov 17, 2008, 1:18 pm
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I can say that Kauai was not very crowded last week. Restaurants that usually have lines had none.
The Hyatt appeared to have pretty low occupancy, but at that property, it's hard to tell. There were plenty of chairs at the pool (there always are) and some of those were in shade in the afternoon, which I have never seen.
The Hyatt appeared to have pretty low occupancy, but at that property, it's hard to tell. There were plenty of chairs at the pool (there always are) and some of those were in shade in the afternoon, which I have never seen.
Nov 20, 2008, 2:37 pm
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We just returned from two weeks in Hawaii (three days on Oahu, 11 on the Island of Hawaii) and, while we've traveled there this exact time period every year for eight years, we've never seen such a dearth of fellow tourists.
What *was* interesting was that we didn't find the condo rental agencies discounting prices, only the airfare/hotels/resorts. I spoke with a number of friends who live there and they all said their condos just aren't being rented (except for the Ironman and holiday periods); I can't figure out, then, why the condos aren't lowering the prices... But I'll still appreciate the lowered airfares!
What *was* interesting was that we didn't find the condo rental agencies discounting prices, only the airfare/hotels/resorts. I spoke with a number of friends who live there and they all said their condos just aren't being rented (except for the Ironman and holiday periods); I can't figure out, then, why the condos aren't lowering the prices... But I'll still appreciate the lowered airfares!
Nov 24, 2008, 11:52 am
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Nov 24, 2008, 6:18 pm
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But it worked for two of us (only OGG-SEA...didn't work on other routes). SEA was where I wanted to go anyway. It wasn't a mistake fare...I selected the nornal fare from the list...it was in the fare calculation stage. Only charged the tax...no airfare.
Flights were nice and nearly full. HA does great biz between SEA and the islands.