Sean Mayse Anticipates Reopening of Historic, Volcano-Side Hotel in Hawaii

Online, September 6, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Each year, tourists from all over the world head to the islands of Hawaii to enjoy a plethora of Polynesian-inspired activities. While many hope to enjoy beachside cocktails, surfing, hiking and luaus, other travelers make it a point to visit some of the state's most breathtaking features - volcanoes. According to a recent article from USA Today, the historic Volcano House hotel is reopening its rooms to tourists who want to get a closer look at one of Hawaii's volcanoes. As Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Company staggers renovations of the 32-room hotel, Sean Mayse, leader in the hotel industry, notes that the company should address some key points to attract new guests.

According to Sean Mayse, a successful hotel is one that offers something unique apart from any other. Just as The Venetian in Las Vegas offers romantic gondola rides and the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas provides luxurious island fun, the Volcano House presents a rare chance for visitors to lodge close to a volcano. Citing the article, Mayse points out that while visitors may be attracted to the hotel because it "[overlooks] the Big Island of Hawaii's dramatic Kilauea caldera," they may also want to experience a rare piece of history. According to the article, the Volcano House "started out as a grass shack in 1824 and has housed such notable guests as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mark Twain" and is now listed as National Register of Historic Places.

The site also offers versatility for travelers, providing camping grounds for those who prefer to get closer to nature. However, Sean Mayse notes that being a nature-inspired hotel, there are many important questions that the site should answer to ensure guest safety. Mayse asks, "Is the volcano live? If so, how does that affect guests? Would the property close? Would an active volcano hinder the potential revenue the hotel could bring in?" While such events may be rare, Mayse adds that Hawaii hotels are used to dealing with natural events, such as the occasionally severe tropical storm.

According to the article, when Twain stayed at the historic hotel in 1866, he wrote, "The surprise of finding a good hotel at such an outlandish spot startled me, considerably more than the volcano did." Sean Mayse responds that while Twain's words may have been written over a century ago, visitors will most likely share a similar sentiment. He encourages travelers to check out the Volcano House if they are looking for a unique experience in the popular destination of Hawaii.

ABOUT:

Sean Mayse is the Group Sales Manager at Vision One Hospitality Consultants, where he utilizes his expertise to contribute to a variety of initiatives ranging from accounting to hotel operations. Sean Mayse is also a liaison to clients, providing them with the highest online presence through Search Engine Optimization strategies. With his colleagues, Sean Mayse consults with and markets for diverse hospitality venues, the majority of which are located in Florida. Through Vision One, he works with several notable organizations, including Castle Pine Golf Villas in Port St. Lucie, Florida, the Gershwin Hotel in New York, New York, the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, and The Colony and Kent in Miami, Florida.