National negotiations taking place between Marriott and Unite Here unions

(Pacific Business News) – By Katie Murar. Union spokesperson Paola Rodelas told Pacific Business News that while progress has been made, several major obstacles remain, though she was unable to offer specific details.

Digital Shortcast 10/29/2018

(Hawaii News Now) – It’s day 22 of the hotel workers strike, and the union says that they have made a “breakthrough” in the negotiations with the hotels. ALSO: Hawaii has been ranked first in the nation for the most expensive utilities.

5 things to know: 29 October 2018

(Hotel News Now) – From the desks of the Hotel News Now editorial staff:

  • Hawaii hotel workers reach 21 days on strike
  • Minor hotel group to take 94% total of NH Hotels
  • Hoteliers say no request is too special for large groups
  • Miami sees record number of tourists, despite Irma
  • Five hotels with a haunted past

 

Hawaii Hotel Strike Ongoing: Marriott Kyo-ya picket lines 24/7 and strong

(eTurboNews) – By Juergen Steinmetz. Traveling to Waikiki or Maui and staying at one of the targeted Marriott Hotels may not be what most visitors to the Aloha State would be a fun experience.

Hotel strike day 21: Negotiations to continue in the coming week

(Hawaii News Now) – By HHN staff. WAIKIKI (HawaiiNewsNow) – Sunday marks day 21 of the hotel workers strike in Waikiki and Maui with no major changes in the immediate future.

Strike may impact dentists’ return for isle convention

(Honolulu Star-Advertiser) – By Allison Schaefers. With 16,500 registered attendees and guests wrapping up the state’s largest convention of the year in the middle of a hotel workers strike, the American Dental Association left town without committing to another visit — a booking the Hawai‘i Convention Center typically counts on for Waikiki.