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Hotel occupancy rates crater in Hawaii (KPUA AM 670 Hilo)
HONOLULU (AP) _ Hotel occupancy rates in Hawaii plunged to 63 percent in September. That is the lowest level since the 9/11 attacks in 2001. A report by Hospitality Advisors also says average daily room rates fell 2 percent. Hotel room revenue dropped by $37 million.
Best Western CEO sees growth potential in Hawaii (BizJournals)
Former Hawaii resident David Kong is president and CEO of Best Western International, which held its North American convention at the Hawaii Convention Center in October. The Phoenix-based chain, the world's largest hotel brand, has more than 315,000 guest rooms in 80 countries and territories, including two hotels on Oahu, two on Maui and one on Kauai.
Occupancy off 20 percent (The Maui News)
Maui suffered the biggest drop in hotel occupancy in the state in September, to only 56.8 percent. That was 20 percent below the 71.6 percent enjoyed in September 2007, but the occupancy decline was not quite as steep as the drop in head count (27 percent) or in airline seats (26 percent).
For Cash-Strapped Vacationers, SmarterTravel(R) Offers Tips for Free Travel (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
SmarterTravel.com's new "Free Travel Special Report," uncovers free travel deals and offers a comprehensive list of attractions at top destinations around the world that won't cost the consumer a single penny.
Alaska Airlines Inaugurates Service From Seattle to Kona, on Hawaii's Big Island (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Alaska Airlines today will inaugurate daily, year-round service between Seattle and Kona on Hawaii's Big Island. The new flights will provide convenient connections to travelers in other cities served by Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air throughout the Pacific Northwest and state of Alaska.
Ten (almost) free travel deals (USA Today)
You can still get portions your trip for free if you book certain promotions or take advantage of some alternative modes of travel.
Business Briefs (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii Newspaper - Hawaii coverage and reports on news, sports, business, entertainment, and events
Hotel occupancy rates crater in Hawaii (AP via Yahoo! News)
Hotel occupancy rates in Hawaii cratered to 63 percent in September. That is the lowest level since the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
Lots of empty rooms as Hawaii hotel occupancy plunges (Seattle Times)
Tourists stay home, and Hawaii hotel occupancy tumbles to only 63 percent full
Starwood package auctions to benefit Hawaii Food Bank (Honolulu Advertiser)
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii is offering 1,000 discounted room packages in an online auction to benefit food banks on all islands.
