07-15-2011, 08:32 AM
I think its just good business for these mega resort hotels to offer local rates. I called the Hilton Waikaloa and told them my brother and his kids from the mainland wanted to stay at the hotel for a few days and since I live here I wanted to get them a local rate. At first they said no. Then when I told them I was staying there with them and that I was paying for the room...they said that was OK. So being up front is good. I am paying for the room. But if I happen to go back home after getting the room....is that really hurting anyone?