Hawaii Tourism Approval Rating Up

With economy in the gutter, appreciation of tourists grows amongst Hawaii residents

Nothing like an economic slowdown to make local residents' appreciation of tourists grow.

Hawaii Big-Surf Season

Giant waves bring visitors (and their money) to Oahu's North Shore

An unusual season of giant waves on the North Shore has resulted in a healthy — if not epic — boost for businesses from Sunset Beach to Haleiwa.

Pacific Whale Foundation Continues Volunteer Programs

Take a vacation in Hawaii and give back while you are there

MAALAEA, HI – Maui-based, non-profit Pacific Whale Foundation is proud to announce the continuation of its Volunteering on Vacation and Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Programs for 2010.

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Experts see increase in Hawaii's interisland airfares ahead

Mesa Air Group's bankruptcy will increase pressures on Hawaii's interisland carriers to raise fares, airline experts said.

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Obamas' vacation puts Hawaii's struggling tourism industry in spotlight

Between dealing with terrorism threats and crises abroad, President Barack Obama has been unwinding in Hawaii with his family. They've snorkeled in pristine bays and dined in fashionable ...

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Lanai, Molokai suffered largest drop in tourism

Tourism on Molokai and Lanai is taking a bigger hit this year than on other major Hawaiian islands.

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Hawaii to charge tourists to enter and park at state parks

HONOLULU - A pricey change at many popular tourist spots around Hawaii.

Many visitors will now have to pay to enter and park at some state parks.

New Suites, Pools And Opening Of Duke’s Beach House Restaurant

Honua Kai Resort & Spa ready to celebrate the holiday season

KAANAPALI NORTH BEACH, Maui, HI – Honua Kai Resort & Spa today announced the completion of the Konea building, the second of two towers that will offer an additional 310 guest suites and a ...

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Oahu readies for giant waves

Surf was higher than usual on O'ahu's North Shore yesterday, but nobody was saying much about it.

Solid Demand For Travel To Hawaii

Continental Airlines to offer new flights between Orange County and Maui

Continental Airlines today announced new service between Orange County and Maui to begin March 7, 2010.

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Hawaii's tourism may get boost from extra airline seats

In what could provide a much-needed boost to tourism this winter, the state is projecting a modest increase in the amount of airline seats on flights to Hawai'i from December through February.

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Hawaii vying fiercely for Chinese tourists

HONOLULU — Hawaii, California and Las Vegas are among American tourist destinations vying fiercely for a vast and largely untapped new market segment.

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Hawaii tourism numbers down despite upticks

HONOLULU — Despite an uptick in the number of visitors from the West Coast and Japan, nearly 2 percent fewer tourists arrived in Hawaii in October compared to the same month last year, according ...

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Additional $1.2 million approved for Hawaii marketing

The Hawaii Tourism Authority has approved spending an additional $1.2 million to help stimulate travel to Hawaii.

The decision was made Nov. 12 by the HTA’s marketing committee.

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Hawaii to replenish sand at Waikiki Beach

HONOLULU — Hawaii officials are appealing to the state's tourism authority for funds to restore part of world-famous Waikiki Beach.

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HTA's marketing committee approves additional US$1.238 million to stimulate travel to Hawaii

HONOLULU, HI — The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)’s marketing committee announced today that it has approved an additional US$1.238 million from the marketing opportunity fund for programs ...

Flight Between Mainland China And Hawaii Launched

Hainan Airlines signs memo of cooperation with State of Hawaii

Hainan Airline Group (HNA Group) announced today the signing of a memorandum of cooperation with a commercial delegation from the State of Hawaii on November 9.

Airline's Hawaii Service Grows

Alaska Airlines offers new Hawaii flights from Sacramento and San Jose

Alaska Airlines announced today it will inaugurate three-times-weekly service between San Jose, California, and Kahului, Maui, beginning March 11, 2010, and four-times-weekly service between San ...

ShareYourTable.com

Hawaii homegrown website is regional food resource for visitors

HONOLULU, Hawaii - Visitors planning a Hawaii vacation can learn about regional foods at www.ShareYourTable.com.

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Alaska Airlines launches new Hawaii flights from Oakland

Alaska Airlines, part of Alaska Air Group, is launching new services to Hawaii from Oakland International Airport in the San Francisco Bay Area, the airline announced on Monday.

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Hawaii to charge tourists fees at 8 state parks

The state has proposed raising small boat harbor mooring rates and charging nonresidents to get into eight parks as part of a plan to pay for repair and maintenance at recreational facilities.

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Lingle goes to China to sell Hawaii as a tourism destination

HONOLULU — Gov.

Hawaii Is The Whales Primary Calving Grounds

Season's first humpback whales sighted off Maui

MA'LAEA, Maui, HI - The whales are back!

All Inductions Are Postmortem

Hawaii inducts 6 into tourism hall of fame

The Hawaii visitor industry will honor three hoteliers, a legendary entertainer, and two airline pioneers who each helped shape Hawaii tourism as they are inducted into the Hawaii Hospitality Hall ...

Hawaii's Inter-Island Airline Market

Mesa Air Group announces joint venture between go! and Mokulele

Mesa Air Group entered into agreements today with Mokulele Flight Service, Inc.

Chinese Airline To Begin Service To Hawaii

Hainan Airlines receives approval to fly from Beijing to Hawaii

HONOLULU — China's Hainan Airlines has received approval to begin service from Beijing to Hawaii.

Demand For Travel Between Hawaii And US Mainland

Continental Airlines adds flights to Hawaii

HONOLULU, HI - Continental Airlines today announced new service from Honolulu to Orange County and from Maui to Los Angeles.

Hotels' Occupancy, Revenue Down In Hawaii

Weakest summer ever for Hawaii hotels

Hotels in Hawai'i had their weakest summer on record — an average of 68.1 percent occupancy — according to a report released today.

Silver Week Brings High Numbers

Highest number of Japanese tourists visit Hawaii since 2005

Silver week brought the highest number of Japanese tourists to Hawaii since 2005 according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority vice president, David Uchiyama.

Biggest Sales Effort Of The Year

Hawaii sales team seeking group bookings in Chicago at world's largest incentive exhibition

HONOLULU, HI – The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) is making its biggest sales effort of the year next week in Chicago to promote Hawaii’s motivational value for business at the ...