Hawaii Tourism Association Ambassador program growing
HONOLULU, Hawaii - The Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA) announced that Adolf Gaischeg of Mags Tours in Slovenija – the Republic of Slovenia – has been named their newest Ambasador.
2011 Honolulu Marathon
HONOLULU, Hawaii - American Airlines announced today it has become a new sponsoring partner of the Honolulu Marathon.
Hawaii Tourism Association appoints Pankaj Pradhananga
HONOLULU, Hawaii - The Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of its newest Ambassador, Mr.
APEC Conference and the outcome for the Hawaii tourism industry
By Dr. Peter E. Tarlow, special to eTN
Honolulu hotels and resorts were sold out during the recent APEC conference. Room rates were up, but of course expected.
Hawaiian announces next step in long-range fleet renewal and expansion plan
HONOLULU, Hawaii - Hawaiian Airlines announced the next step in its long-range fleet renewal and expansion plan with the signing of a new firm order with Airbus to purchase five new A330-200 ...
Hawaii Convention Center kept a huge mold problem during APEC as a secret
While all the APEC dignitaries and international visitors were at the Hawaii Convention Center, there was actually a dirty secret hidden behind the walls in the form of mold.
Hawaiian Singer’s Subversive Serenade at APEC
Do you think they didn’t notice? Or they were too bowled over to remove him? Either way, it was quite an impressive stunt.
Part of PCC’s new “Go Native!” Activities
LAIE, Hawaii – Adventurous individuals can get their feet wet trying out the official team sport of Hawaii, outrigger canoe paddling, right at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC).
North Shore Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party & Auction
HALE`IWA, O`AHU, Hawaii - The North Shore Chamber of Commerce (NSCOC) is proud to announce "Aunty Betty" Kawohiokalani Ellis Jenkins as 2011 North Shore Kama`aina of the Year.
Alaska Air launches its second Hawaii market from San Diego
SEATTLE, Wash. - Alaska Airlines today launched its second Hawaii market from San Diego with a new daily nonstop flight to Honolulu, on the island of Oahu.
Peace of mind in the ocean
HONOLULU, Hawaii – For years, measures to prevent shark attacks for surfers, divers, and swimmers have helped to save lives.
Caught too many illegals and drug smugglers
HONOLULU, Hawaii - Other TSA screeners refer to the man and woman as the Mexicutioners, because employees say they are responsible for the great majority of the arrests of illegal aliens at ...
Tourists Killed In Molokai Helicopter Crash
HONOLULU, Hawaii - Five people - the pilot and the four tourists - were killed when a tour helicopter slammed into a mountain ridge on the island of Molokai, Hawaii.
Agent assigned to protect foreign dignitaries killed 23-year-old local man
HONOLULU, Hawaii - Early Saturday morning in Waikiki, in what is being called the “First Defining Moment for APEC 2011,″ a US State Department Federal Police Officer, whose duty appears to ...
International Council of Tourism Partners adds Hawaii region as a founding member
HALEIWA, Hawaii - The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) is pleased to announce that the North Shore Chamber of Commerce from Haleiwa, Hawaii, will be joining the organization as a ...
Aloha state prepares for high-profile conference of global leaders
HONOLULU – Hawaii’s standing as an elite destination for business meetings and conventions continues to grow in stature and will be fully realized with the hosting of the 2011 Asia Pacific ...
Representatives to meet at Oneula in Ewa on Oahu
HONOLULU, Hawaii - In efforts to continue to maintain an "openness" with all the people of Hawaii, the press, state and city govenment offices, and various other private industry sources, Michael ...
V Australia to codeshare on Hawaiian Airlines
HONOLULU, Hawaii - Hawaiian Airlines and Virgin Australia group of airlines have launched a new agreement that allows Virgin Australia's international airline, V Australia, to codeshare on ...
Alaska Airlines More Hawaii Flights
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An illustrated talk
The North Shore Chamber of Commerce's Historic Preservation Committee is pleased to present the second illustrated lecture in its Historical Lecture Series by author and historian John Clark on ...
China-US Governors Forum
By Lu Chang & Meng Jing
US governors called for increased economic cooperation between China and the United States at the China-US Governors Forum on Wednesday.
Flights Shanghai-Honolulu suspended till November
By Linda Hohnholz, eTN
HONOLULU, Hawaii (eTN) - eTurboNews (eTN) learned that China Eastern Airlines cancelled flights between Hawaii and China.
Mayor Carlisle Will be Guest Speaker at SMEI’s Dinner Meeting
Honolulu, Hawaii – Sales and Marketing Executives International (SMEI), Honolulu Chapter is proud to announce that Mayor Peter Carlisle, City and County of Honolulu, will be a guest speaker at a ...
Former Hawaii Governor To Run For US Senate
HONOLULU - Former Governor Linda Lingle, Hawai‘i's sixth elected governor, today announced her candidacy for the United States Senate in the 2012 election.
Death With Dignity
HONOLULU, Hawaii - Compassion & Choices, the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization working to improve care and expand choice at the end of life, and the Hawai’i Death With ...
HiTA heads to travel trade shows around the globe
HONOLULU, Hawaii - After appointing Hawaii Tourism Ambassadors in India, Qatar, Colombia, and Moscow, the Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA) President, Juergen Thomas Steinmetz, is bringing the ...
Better Police Training an Urgent Concern to Protect Free Speech
HONOLULU, Hawaii – Better police training about lawful protests is one of the recommendations that civil liberties lawyers will make after the Honolulu Prosecutor dropped its prosecution of ...
2011 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' Week In Hawaii
Hawaii's hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Week is just 34 days away.
Daniel Chun Named
Alaska Airlines has named Daniel Chun its new Regional Manager of Sales and Community Marketing for Hawai'i.
Walter Dias of Unique Choice from Doha named Hawaii Tourism Ambassador
HONOLULU, Hawaii - After appointing Hawaii Tourism Ambassadors in India, Singapore, and Colombia, the Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA) is now expanding to the highest spending region on the globe ...