Hawaii Governor Neil Abecrombie and the State Legislature have proposed an increase in the Timeshare Owners Tax (TOT) as a way of fixing the almost $800 million budget deficit. The owners of Hawaiian timeshares already pay some of the highest taxes in the US. The new...
Marriott International (Marriott timeshare) has been recognized for the 14th consecutive year, as one of the “100 Greatest Firms to Work For” by FORTUNE Magazine. Since 1998 when FORTUNE magazine began awarding this honor, Marriott is one of only 13 firms to have...
Syed and I attended a Blessing for Hawaii Escrow and Title, Inc. last Friday, January 28, 2011. Denise Kaehu is the owner of Hawaii Escrow which has moved from 2580 Keka’a Drive, #H-1, Lahaina Maui, Hawaii to 10 Hoohuli St, Suite 211, Lahaina, Maui HI 96761. The...
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Last Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, Syed and I went kayaking on the Lahaina side or west side of the island. We have been kayaking many times in Wailea, Kihei and Makena but had never been to the west side. I found there was only one company, Maui Kayaks that rents kayaks...
Mayor Alan Arakawa and Councilwoman Elle Cochran attended the recent blessing of Hawaii Escrow and Title at their new location and gave Syed Sarmad the opportunity to discuss the important role of timeshare and tourism in the Hawaiian economy. The current property tax...
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Faced with an $800 million state budget deficit, Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie, in a recent speech, suggested that diverting tourism marketing funds and raising timeshare taxes may be a way to close the gap. This comment caused some concerns from the Hawaii...
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In 1984, Marriott became the first branded hospitality company to enter the timeshare industry, adding its signature quality, service and hospitality expertise to the timeshare industry. Since then Marriott Vacation Club has become a worldwide leader in vacation...