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Images of FEMA workers at luxury Maui hotels stir anger, but agency says it’s there to do a job

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Pain and suffering have turned to anger for some residents after national news reports showed FEMA workers staying a luxury hotel on Maui. “FEMA booked themselves in the five-star luxury resorts,” said Fox News Host Jesse Waters in a segment on Tuesday after the Daily Mail posted the photos the same day. The photos appear to show FEMA workers relaxing in luxury resorts at the cocktail bar. Another photo shows FEMA workers on their laptops at the Fairmont Kea Lani. The images are rubbing devastated Lahaina residents the wrong way. Special Section: Maui Wildfires One resident, Dustin… Read More

Hilton to More Than Double Its Luxury Hotel Footprint in Asia Pacific

From today’s Daily Lodging Report newsletter: Nikkei Asia published an article on Hilton planning to expand its luxury offerings in Asia. Hilton will be bringing its Waldorf Astoria brand to Malaysia, Vietnam, Indiaand other countries for the first time as part of its plans to open 25 new luxury hotels in the Asia Pacific region over the next few years. That’s up from the 33 luxury hotels it currently runs in the Asia Pacific. In 2027, Hilton will open India’s first Waldorf in Jaipur, the capital of the state of Rajasthan. Hilton has a management agreement with the Dangayach Groupwhich… Read More