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Hawaii Superferry moves through bankruptcy and asks to abandon catamarans

Maintenance Of Vessels At Significant Cost

Hawaii Superferry moves through bankruptcy and asks to abandon catamarans

By Derrick DePledge, honoluluadvertiser.com

Hawaii Superferry has asked to abandon its two high-speed catamarans to creditors because of the significant cost of maintaining the vessels as the company moves through bankruptcy.

Sharing The Spirit Of Aloha

President Obama to host a Hawaiian luau on the south lawn of the White House

By eTN Staff Writer

The tastes and talents of Hawaii will take center stage in the national spotlight on Thursday as President Barack Obama, the first president from the Aloha State, hosts the first-ever White House ...

PATA executive urges Hawaii to focus on Asia

Pacific Asia Travel Association International President & CEO

PATA executive urges Hawaii to focus on Asia

By Robbie Dingeman, honoluluadvertiser.com

Despite the doom and gloom associated with the tourism downturn, a top official of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) reminded Hawaii officials yesterday that the industry is a resilient ...

Whale migratory routes more complex than earlier believed

Pacific Whale Foundation

Whale migratory routes more complex than earlier believed

By eTN Staff Writer

MAALAEA (MAUI), HI - Maps showing the migratory routes of humpback whales around Australia often use wide brush strokes to show the whales moving in a simple north-south line between their feeding ...

US orders full defense capabilities to protect Hawaii against North Korean missile test

North Korea Threatens To Launch Missile In June Or July

US orders full defense capabilities to protect Hawaii against North Korean missile test

By eTN Staff Writer

Riki Ellison, chairman and founder of the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance (MDAA),

Help design the official Maui Whale Festival T-shirt for 2010

Contest

Help design the official Maui Whale Festival T-shirt for 2010

By eTN Staff Writer

Do you enjoy drawing and designing?

Pacific Whale Foundation has openings for summer Ocean Discovery Camp for kids

For Children Aged 6-12

Pacific Whale Foundation has openings for summer Ocean Discovery Camp for kids

By eTN Staff Writer

MAALAEA (MAUI), HI - Are your kids ready for some new summer fun and adventure? Good news - Pacific Whale Foundation has openings for its ocean-themed summer camps for kids.

The Mega-Sexual Legacy of Jack Law

Gay Community Hawaii

The Mega-Sexual Legacy of Jack Law

By Ryan Senaga

He is arguably the highest-profile gay man in Hawaii.

Wings Over Kauai tops America's list of favorite tours

TripAdvisor Popularity Index

Wings Over Kauai tops America's list of favorite tours

By eTN Staff Writer

According to TripAdvisor's Popularity Index, tours are picking up mileage this year, as searches for walking tours on the site between January and May of 2009 are up seven percent compared to the ...

Environmental marine life artist Wyland to open seafood restaurants

Wyland Grille

Environmental marine life artist Wyland to open seafood restaurants

By Andrew Gomes, honoluluadvertiser.com

A start-up venture affiliated with Wyland plans to open two seafood restaurants on Oahu early next year — the first in Waikiki in January followed by a second in April at the West Oahu visitor ...

"Razorback" whale sighted 9 months ago in Eden

New South Wales

"Razorback" whale sighted 9 months ago in Eden

By eTN Staff Writer

MAALAEA (MAUI), HI - When news stories about a humpback whale with terrible scars stretching from its tail fluke to its back appeared in the Australian press last week, Pacific Whale Foundation ...

Hotel opening in Hawaii means Courtyard by Marriott is now in all 50 states

830 Hotels Worldwide

Hotel opening in Hawaii means Courtyard by Marriott is now in all 50 states

By eTN Staff Writer

With the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach, formerly known as the Wyland Waikiki, on June 1, travelers can now enjoy the value and comfort of the brand in all 50 US states.

Pacific Whale Foundation publication documents year-round presence of humpback whales in Galapagos Islands

Ecuador Project

Pacific Whale Foundation publication documents year-round presence of humpback whales in Galapagos Islands

By eTN Staff Writer

Quick, when you think of wildlife in the Galapagos Islands, what comes to mind? Thanks to Charles Darwin’s detailed studies, you may think of tortoises, blue-footed boobies, or finches.

Kahului Airport receives Hawaii's first stimulus-funded construction project

US$23.8 Million Project

Kahului Airport receives Hawaii's first stimulus-funded construction project

By Sean Hao, honoluluadvertiser.com

Hawaii's first construction project using federal stimulus money is now under way at Kahului Airport.

Fewer visitors weaken economy in Hawaii

Economic Forecast

Fewer visitors weaken economy in Hawaii

By Greg Wiles, honolulu advertiser.com

Hawaii's economy will weaken a little more this year than previously expected given fewer visitors because of the H1N1 flu worries and a proposed furlough for state workers.

State of Hawaii awards US$10 million contract for new passenger boarding bridges at Honolulu International Airport

JBT Corporation Wins Order

State of Hawaii awards US$10 million contract for new passenger boarding bridges at Honolulu International Airport

By eTN Staff Writer

JBT Corporation today announced that the State of Hawaii awarded a US$10 million contract to its JBT AeroTech business.

Six tips for finding Hawaii summer vacation deals

Affordable Airline And Hotel Values Make Hawaii A Bargain For Travelers

Six tips for finding Hawaii summer vacation deals

By eTN Staff Writer

HONOLULU, HI – Travelers planning a summer vacation will find that Hawaii www.gohawaii.com is one of the nation’s most affordable ...

Hawaiian Airlines Traffic Down

Hawaii

Hawaiian Airlines Traffic Down

Hawaiian Airlines passenger traffic decreased more than 6 percent in May, according to statistics releases on Friday

Hawaiia Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines and Rolls-Royce announce 'green' partnership

HONOLULU - A new partnership with two respected brands announced Friday afternoon means a huge win for the environment and air travelers.

Hawaii boutique hotel files bankruptcy in an attempt to forestall foreclosure

The Lotus At Diamond Head Hotel

Hawaii boutique hotel files bankruptcy in an attempt to forestall foreclosure

Two weeks before The Lotus at Diamond Head hotel was scheduled for a foreclosure auctnio, the local developer Brian Anderson placed the boutique hotel in bankruptcy.

Good news:Hawaii's tourist decline eases in April. Bad news: They spent less.

Hawaii

Good news:Hawaii's tourist decline eases in April. Bad news: They spent less.

Visitor arrivals last month dipped a modest 1.3 percent from April 2008, a major improvement over the double-digit declines that have dominated the past 12 months.

Millions for tourism marketing — is it enough?

Hawaii Tourism Authority

Millions for tourism marketing — is it enough?

Wheezing from the vog, budget committee members at the Hawaii Tourism Authority offices inside the Hawaii Convention Center voted for a $71 million budget, with $3 million extra in case of ...

Hawaii Tourism Authority facing budget cut

State Tourism Liaison Concerned

Hawaii Tourism Authority facing budget cut

By eTN Staff Writer

The Hawaii Tourism Authority is looking at a potential 5 percent cut in their marketing budget, as it deals with Hawaii’s wilting tourism.

Hawaii hotels offers great (and bizarre) deals

Hawaii

Hawaii hotels offers great (and bizarre) deals

By James Song

HONOLULU—With tourism in the dumps, Hawaii hotels are offering unprecedented discounts, freebies and other incentives in hopes of drawing tourists to the islands and survive the economic slump. ...

Hawaii tourism officials seek increased surveillance

Hawaii

Hawaii tourism officials seek increased surveillance

Hawaii tourism officials plan to help in expanding surveillance cameras statewide to assist police and discourage criminal activity.

Hawaii tourism execs try to calm flu jitters

Hawaii

Hawaii tourism execs try to calm flu jitters

Hawaii tourism officials are employing a quiet, coordinated response to the dramatic falloff in Japanese travel due to the spread of the H1N1 virus.

Japan arrivals drop sharply, costing Hawaii millions

Hawaii Swine Flu Scaring Off Tourists

Japan arrivals drop sharply, costing Hawaii millions

The number of Japanese visitors arriving in Hawai'i plunged over the last two weeks amid swine-flu fears — even though Hawai'i cases have remained few and mild — and cancellations over the ...

Hawaii Tourism Authority appoints new board member

Ron Williams Named

Hawaii Tourism Authority appoints new board member

By eTN Staff Writer

HONOLULU, HI — The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has announced the appointment of Ron Williams as its newest board member.

Rep. Cynthia Thielen: "The message going out there is that Hawaii is a tax hell."

Desperate Hawaii Turns To Taxing Tourists, Wealthy

Rep. Cynthia Thielen: "The message going out there is that Hawaii is a tax hell."

By AP

HONOLULU — Hawaii raised its nightly tax on tourists by more than one-fourth Friday and increased its top state income tax rate to the highest in the nation.

Marc Resorts Hawaii folds in weak economy

Hawaii

Marc Resorts Hawaii folds in weak economy

By honoluluadvertiser.com

Marc Resorts Hawaii abruptly ceased hotel management operations on two islands this week, according to company executive vice president Paul Tomonari.

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