Post #574088 by Okolehao on Mon, Jan 31, 2011 10:10 PM

Because unless it's a resort destination with restaurants, golf, beach, marina etc., the bread and butter hotel business is with the work week business travelers. If a place has the resources, meetings and catered events are the next big money makers. Hanalei had a noisy location next to a freeway, terrible parking, no views and an aged concept and facilities. The Crown Plaza now has a noisy location next to a freeway, terrible parking, no views, but bland businessman type amenities, which is what brings in the bland businessmen with money.
There are reasons why Tiki faded away. $$. The Hanalei/Crown Plaza stood and still stands for one reason only and that's to make the most $$. Sadly, Tiki ain't it anymore. Just ask the Fairmont hotel in S.F. (sigh)