TripWorks today issued commentary on the rapid shifts underway in Hawaiʻi’s tours and activities sector, following several major operators’ recent decisions to reevaluate the systems they’ve relied on for more than a decade. “Over the past few weeks, Hawaii’s tours and activities sector has seen several major operators rethink the systems they’ve relied on for more than a decade.  Those decisions aren’t isolated – they signal a broader shift in how the market evaluates technology, partnerships, and operational control.

For a summer Hawaiian getaway filled with activities, live music, special culinary events, cultural workshops, island activities and more, look no further than Lanai. Guests can choose the oceanfront Four Seasons Resort Lanai or stay upcountry at the adults-only Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort, surrounded by hills and lush gardens, as home base to an island of adventure. Guests can choose from a selection of complimentary island activities to experience each day to enhance every stay. And with round-trip charter service from Honolulu on Lanai Air included in all bookings, families and friends can enjoy a seamless Hawaiian adventure.*

Featuring 110 guestrooms with 12 suites, AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea is expected to welcome its first arrivals in April. It will mark the first property from the brand in Hawaii.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by global real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson to manage Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort.

Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, in partnership with Mauna Kea Resorts, today announced the debut of The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort following an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation.

Hawaii Island Air has said it will file for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in an effort to continue normal operations while navigating through legal challenges recently presented by the lessors of its aircraft.