Aulani Disney Resort and Spa
By Jason Garcia, orlandosentinel.com
The Walt Disney Co.
US Travel Association and China National Tourism Association members meet
KAILUA-KONA, Hawai'i - Members of the US Travel Association (USTA) and China National Tourism Association (CNTA), including more than 60 regional tourism directors from the US and China, met at ...
2011 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' Meeting
HONOLULU, Hawaii - Hawaii's meetings industry is ready to show the world what makes the Hawaiian Islands such a premier destination for meetings and conventions with the hosting of the 2011 Asia ...
APEC Leaders Week
APEC event in Honolulu, Hawaii is drawing closer and there are many questions about what will be happening and how it will affect Waikīkī and the visitor experience during APEC Leaders' Week in ...
Anticipated increases in airlift from key markets
HONOLULU, Hawaii - Despite the decline in visitor arrivals for August, total arrivals and spending for all of 2011 to date remains up over 2010 with a 14.1 percent increase in overall spending and ...
After Al Gore’s 24-Hours of Reality broadcasts from Hawaii
By Andrew Walden
HONOLULU, Hawaii - Al Gore treated the globe to “24 Hours of Reality” Wednesday and Thursday, but before the finale, Mother Nature stepped in with a show of her own.
Legal papers delivered to Hawaii Attorney General
HONOLULU, Hawaii - Armed with over 230 exibits that document many years of cover-ups, delayed meetings, and hidden agendas by Hawaii's Dept. of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Haseko-Ewa ...
Honolulu Tourist Injured
HONOLULU — A tourist is in critical condition in Honolulu hospital, after falling off a trolley and being hit by a car near Ala Moana Shopping Center.
Expert Panel to Discuss
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 appoints Hawaii tourism Ambassador in Delhi
HONOLULU, Hawaii - After recently appointing international tourism Ambassadors in Colombia and Singapore, the Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA) today appointed Mr.
5th Annual China-US Tourism Leadership Summit
The 5th Annual China-U.S. Tourism Leadership Summit will be hosted by the U.S. Travel Association (USTA) in Hawaii from Sept. 23-26.
Hawaiian Airlines Adds Fukuoka to Asia Expansion
HONOLULU, Hawaii - Hawaiian Airlines today announced it will add daily nonstop flights between Honolulu and Fukuoka, its third destination in Japan, beginning in April 2012, pending Japan ...
Nationals promoting tourism
The Seychelles Tourism Board has applauded the Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA) in its move to appoint tourism ambassadors.
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“Safeway Select Kona Blend” coffee label to be modified
KAILUA KONA, Hawaii - By letter dated August 31, 2011, Safeway Stores notified the Kona Coffee Farmers Association and Russell Kokubun, Chairman of the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, that it ...
New appointment for the Hawaii Tourism ambassador program
HONOLULU, Hawaii - The Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA) today appointed Jorge Gonzales Carling and Juliana Osorio Valencia as their new and first tourism ambassadors from Colombia.
Worst Employer in Hotel Industry
By Nelson Alcantara, eTN editor-in-chief
Decrying that Hyatt is the “worst employer in the hotel industry,” Hyatt employees from four cities nationwide--Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Honolulu—have launched what they are ...
The Modern Hotel or The Edition Waikiki in transition
As reported by the Hawaii Reporter the new management company of the Modern Hotel recently known as the Waikiki Edition has had its spa and liquor licenses suspended - at least temporarily.
More Flights From Japan and Korea
HONOLULU, Hawaii - As an island state, Hawai'i is dependent on the airline industry to provide adequate airlift to and from the Hawaiian islands that supports the foundation of the visitor ...
Marriott, Aqua Hotels, MODERN Honolulu, Waikiki Edition: Waikiki Turf War Rages On
By eTN Staff writer Honolulu
eTN called THE EDITION hotel at 5.45pm and the phone were answered with "hello" . The phone operator claims to be working for the Modern and for Aqua hotels. However he said this may change.
New York Court order forces Hawaii Aqua Resort to hand hotel management to Marriott
Yesterday, he was a star of the media in Hawaii. Today, he is no longer returning phone calls from eTN. Aqua hotel CEO is quiet so far, knowing Marriott is taking back the EDITION hotel today.
Guests and Employees Stunned by Waikiki Edition conversion to The Modern Honolulu takeover
By eTN Staff Writer
HONOLULU, Hawaii (eTN) - “I’d like to hold onto my job for now, so no comment,” said a hotel employee of the new "The Modern Honolulu" when eTurboNews called the hotel, that just two days ...
Sales and Marketing Executives International
HONOLULU, Hawaii – Sales and Marketing Executives International (SMEI), Honolulu Chapter, is proud to announce that Mark Dunkerley, President and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, will be a guest ...
Mighty Mo
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — The Battleship Missouri Memorial will commemorate the 66th anniversary of the end of World War II with a free ceremony on the Mighty Mo’s forward main deck on Friday, ...
EDITION Hotel Waikiki Saga Continues
BETHESDA, Md.- The takeover of the EDITION Hotel Waikiki early Sunday morning by the hotel's owner and affiliated partners was illegal and a blatant violation of Marriott's contractual agreement ...
Crystal Cruises' 25 Experiences of Discovery
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Addressing the desires of niche-interest travelers, ultra-luxe Crystal Cruises announces 25 Experiences of Discovery® cruises for 2012.
Oneula Burials
By Bert D. Thomas, special to eTN
ETN received a copy of a letter that was sent by Bert D. (Kawika) Thomas to Gov. Abercrombie last month. The letter reads:
Dear Governor Abercrombie,
singapore and hawaii tourism linked by ambassadors
The Hawaii Tourism Ambassador program launched today with the appointment of Patrick Wong of World Express Pte Ltd. as the Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA) Singapore ambassador.
Oceans of Opportunity
KAILUA-KONA, Hawai'i - The international OCEANS ’11 MTS/IEEE Kona conference sponsored by the Marine Technology Society (MTS) and the Oceanic Engineering Society of the Institute of Electrical ...
Hawaii golfers keen for new experiences
BANGKOK, Thailand - It may seem like taking coals to Newcastle or selling ice cream to the Eskimos, but people from Hawaii are coming to Thailand to play golf.
Tourists Staying Longer and Spending More
HONOLULU, Hawai'i - Hawai'i's tourism economy continues to fare well despite global economic uncertainty, with an increase in arrivals and visitors who are staying longer and spending more than ...
