Tourism

The Conversation talked to Jason Gamel, the president and CEO of the American Resort Development Association, about the latest buying trends.

HPR reporters break down the findings of the Lahaina fire cause and origin report and get the community's reaction; Young buyers are embracing the timeshare model

The Conversation learned more about tourism in Hawaiʻi and Guam. The Pacific territory is receiving fewer visitors compared to pre-pandemic, but military projects are making up the difference for hotel occupancy.

A tourism exec and a top official from Guam discuss the forecast of the Pacific visitor industry; A new website launches to offer resources to disaster survivors across the state

State tourism officials are gathering for the annual Hawaiʻi Tourism Conference as hotel labor strikes continue in Waikīkī. The Conversation talked with HTA chair Mufi Hannemann about the conference and the strikes.

The state's main tourism conference kicks off amid the ongoing hotel workers' strike; Former FBI agent and Damien Memorial School president remembers the nun who inspired him to go into law enforcement

Hilton Hawaiian Village workers continue striking after walking off the job Tuesday morning. The Conversation talked to hotel guests to hear their thoughts on the strike and how they've been affected.

Oʻahu visitors discuss how the hotel worker strike is affecting their stay; New research shows that feral pigs may be carrying a nasty disease

UNITE HERE! Local 5 said strikes are possible at any time at the other seven Hawai‘i hotels that have authorized strikes. Workers want higher wages and increased staffing. The Conversation talked to an employee who has multiple part-time jobs about her view from the picket line.

Hospitality workers go on strike at Hawaiʻi's largest hotel property; A deadline approaches for Kauaʻi homeowners to apply for funding for cesspool conversions