https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/hawaii tourism/ Hawaii Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:38:42+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauna-lani-auberge-collection-welcomes-ross-kilkenny-as-new-culinary-direct/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mauna-lani-auberge-collection-welcomes-ross-kilkenny-as-new-culinary-direct/ Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection has appointed Ross Kilkenny as Culinary Director of its renowned food and beverage program on the Kohala Coast. With over 22 years of experience across the West Coast, Kilkenny brings refined expertise to his new role leading the resort’s established culinary scene. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:08:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tripworks-on-hawaiis-market-shake-up-the-reign-of-the-king-is-ending/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tripworks-on-hawaiis-market-shake-up-the-reign-of-the-king-is-ending/ TripWorks today issued commentary on the rapid shifts underway in Hawaiʻi’s tours and activities sector, following several major operators’ recent decisions to reevaluate the systems they’ve relied on for more than a decade. “Over the past few weeks, Hawaii’s tours and activities sector has seen several major operators rethink the systems they’ve relied on for more than a decade.  Those decisions aren’t isolated – they signal a broader shift in how the market evaluates technology, partnerships, and operational control. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:41:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-resorts-hotels-makes-a-bold-heartfelt-bet-on-family-travel-with-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-resorts-hotels-makes-a-bold-heartfelt-bet-on-family-travel-with-a/ In honor of National Grandparents Day on September 7, OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels today unveiled The Grandparent Guarantee – the next bold evolution of The OUTRIGGER Promise. Rooted in Hawaiian values and designed for one of today’s fastest-growing family travel movements: skip-gen vacations – where grandparents and grandchildren set out on adventures together – the pledge celebrates kūpuna (elders) and the timeless tradition of strengthening familial bonds. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:29:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/summer-on-the-isle-with-four-seasons-resorts-lanai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/summer-on-the-isle-with-four-seasons-resorts-lanai/ For a summer Hawaiian getaway filled with activities, live music, special culinary events, cultural workshops, island activities and more, look no further than Lanai. Guests can choose the oceanfront Four Seasons Resort Lanai or stay upcountry at the adults-only Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort, surrounded by hills and lush gardens, as home base to an island of adventure. Guests can choose from a selection of complimentary island activities to experience each day to enhance every stay. And with round-trip charter service from Honolulu on Lanai Air included in all bookings, families and friends can enjoy a seamless Hawaiian adventure.* Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:16:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-moves-to-acquire-latest-hawaii-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-moves-to-acquire-latest-hawaii-property/ Outrigger has revived its plan to acquire ownership of Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, a 509-room property in a prime oceanfront location on the island of Hawai‘i. Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:20:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ac-hotel-by-marriott-maui-wailea-to-open-in-hawaii/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ac-hotel-by-marriott-maui-wailea-to-open-in-hawaii/ Featuring 110 guestrooms with 12 suites, AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea is expected to welcome its first arrivals in April. It will mark the first property from the brand in Hawaii. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 08:18:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-seasons-plans-first-all-inclusive-wellness-hotel-in-hawaii/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-seasons-plans-first-all-inclusive-wellness-hotel-in-hawaii/ Unique to the Hawaiian market and a Four Seasons first, the all-inclusive hotel will focus exclusively on wellness retreats, offering a comprehensive and fully customisable program tailored to individual needs. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 08:33:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rosewood-set-to-re-open-kona-village-in-hawaii-in-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rosewood-set-to-re-open-kona-village-in-hawaii-in-2020/ Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by global real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson to manage Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort. Mon, 04 Feb 2019 10:57:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sixt-continues-successful-us-expansion-with-new-hawaii-location/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sixt-continues-successful-us-expansion-with-new-hawaii-location/ International mobility service provider Sixt has opened its first Hawaiian station on Maui Island and thus expanded its presence to one of the world’s most beautiful and popular holiday destinations. Sun, 16 Dec 2018 12:40:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/westin-hapuna-beach-resort-opens-in-hawaii/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/westin-hapuna-beach-resort-opens-in-hawaii/ Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, in partnership with Mauna Kea Resorts, today announced the debut of The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort following an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation. Tue, 26 Jun 2018 08:12:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maverick-helicopters-expands-hawaii-operations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maverick-helicopters-expands-hawaii-operations/ Maverick Helicopters, an award-winning division of Maverick Aviation Group, will expand operations to Hawaii’s northernmost and oldest island, Kauai, later this year. Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:30:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaii-island-air-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaii-island-air-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/ Hawaii Island Air has said it will file for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in an effort to continue normal operations while navigating through legal challenges recently presented by the lessors of its aircraft. Tue, 17 Oct 2017 01:14:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-new-zealand-to-boost-services-to-honolulu-for-summer-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-new-zealand-to-boost-services-to-honolulu-for-summer-2018/ Air New Zealand will fly almost 60,000 additional seats between Auckland and Honolulu from April to October next year, an increase of 75 per cent compared with this year. The airline will operate an additional 94 return services during the period, moving to daily flights and up to nine services per week during the busy July school holiday period. Tue, 08 Aug 2017 09:25:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hoen-to-lead-outrigger-properties-in-hawaii/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hoen-to-lead-outrigger-properties-in-hawaii/ Outrigger Enterprises has announced Kelly Hoen has been appointed the area general manager for the brand’s two iconic properties in Waikiki – Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort and Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort. Fri, 19 May 2017 07:51:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mandarin-oriental-unveils-plans-for-hawaii-hotel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mandarin-oriental-unveils-plans-for-hawaii-hotel/ Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced its intention to open a new luxury hotel and branded residences in Honolulu on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The project, which has a target opening date in early 2020, will enable Mandarin Oriental to introduce its hospitality to this important tourism and business destination. Tue, 07 Feb 2017 11:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oceanwide-signs-with-kerzner-for-hawaii-atlantis-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oceanwide-signs-with-kerzner-for-hawaii-atlantis-property/ Chinese hospitality giant Oceanwide has entered into a management agreement with subsidiaries of Kerzner International for a new Atlantis resort in Ko Olina, a 642 acre development on the white sand beaches of the island of O’ahu in Hawaii. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 11:23:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/residence-inn-by-marriott-maui-wailea-opens-in-hawaii/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/residence-inn-by-marriott-maui-wailea-opens-in-hawaii/ Marriott International in partnership with R.D. Olson Development has opened Hawaii’s first Residence Inn by Marriott Maui Wailea. The newly constructed hotel will welcome local officials; community dignitaries; business leaders; lifestyle and trend influencers to a grand opening celebration. Thu, 15 Sep 2016 21:30:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaii-tourism-authority-launches-first-mobile-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaii-tourism-authority-launches-first-mobile-app/ The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority has announced the launch of its first dedicated free travel app, offering fun and vital travel information about the Hawaiian Islands, as well as fun “locomojis”. Created by HTA, the tourism agency for the State of Hawai‘i, the GoHawai‘i app is a one-stop mobile reference guide for travellers wanting fast, accurate and trustworthy information while exploring all that Hawai‘i offers. Mon, 08 Aug 2016 09:38:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaiis-tourism-sets-new-record-in-spending-and-arrivals-for-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaiis-tourism-sets-new-record-in-spending-and-arrivals-for-2013/ Tourism in Hawai‘i continued to be a major driver for the state’s economic recovery in 2013, surpassing records set the previous year. Visitor spending reached $14.5 billion, an increase of two per cent from $14.3 billion from the previous year, with visitors contributing $1.5 billion in state tax revenue. Mon, 03 Feb 2014 23:00:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/under-the-sea-hawaii-joins-the-hawaii-tourism-association/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/under-the-sea-hawaii-joins-the-hawaii-tourism-association/ Hawaii - The Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA) is pleased to welcome Under The Sea Hawaii as its latest member www.undertheseahawaii.com. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaii-tourism-association-appoints-ambassador-from-russia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaii-tourism-association-appoints-ambassador-from-russia/ When Russians travel, they like to spend a lot of money, they like to stay in luxury accommodation, and they stay for awhile – generally 2 to 3 weeks at a stretch. Basically, they want to be pampered and enjoy themselves and are not afraid to pay in order to meet those ends. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:30:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holiday-happenings-on-hawaii-islands-this-december/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holiday-happenings-on-hawaii-islands-this-december/ Experience what’s happening these holidays on Hawaii Islands. Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:00:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holiday-happenings-in-oahu-this-december/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holiday-happenings-in-oahu-this-december/ Experience what’s happening these holidays in Oahu. Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaii-tourism-association-featuring-hawaii-at-trade-shows-around-the-world/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaii-tourism-association-featuring-hawaii-at-trade-shows-around-the-world/ After appointing Hawaii Tourism Ambassadors in India, Qatar, Colombia, and Moscow, the Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA) President, Juergen Thomas Steinmetz, is bringing the aloha message to trade shows in Europe, Las Vegas, and Singapore. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/walter-dias-of-unique-choice-in-doha-new-hita-tourism-ambassador/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/walter-dias-of-unique-choice-in-doha-new-hita-tourism-ambassador/ 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 with the appointment of Walter R. Dias partner of Unique Choice in Doha, Qatar. Mr. Dias is an Indian by origin and was born in Tanga, Tanzania. Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaii-tourism-association-appoints-tourism-ambassador-in-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaii-tourism-association-appoints-tourism-ambassador-in-india/ After recently appointing international tourism Ambassadors in Colombia and Singapore, the Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA) today appointed Mr. Jayesh Ashar of Pearls Tevels as it’s tourism Ambassador based in Delhi, India. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaii-appoints-tourism-ambassadors-in-colombia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaii-appoints-tourism-ambassadors-in-colombia/ Hawaii - The Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA) today appointed Jorge Gonzales Carling and Juliana Osorio Valencia as their new and first tourism ambassadors from Colombia. Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/festivals-of-hawaii-app-now-available-for-download/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/festivals-of-hawaii-app-now-available-for-download/ On every island, on any day, Hawai’i celebrates. Now visitors to Hawai’i can discover more than 100 events in the islands through the Festivals of Hawai’i's new smartphone application. Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:00:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaii-tourism-bracing-for-japanese-ebb-tide/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaii-tourism-bracing-for-japanese-ebb-tide/ Hawaii’s Governor Neil Abercrombie stated recently that the loss from the expected downfall in tourism from Japan will be tens of millions of dollars. Japanese tourists are the third largest group of arrivals to the Aloha state, just after the US West Coast and US East Coast, respectively. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:33:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tsunami-warnings-in-hawaii-hawaii-tourism-association-established-a-global-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tsunami-warnings-in-hawaii-hawaii-tourism-association-established-a-global-/ The Hawaii Tourism Association established a global information center to inform tourists and the travel industry in regards to the current tsunami warning. Phone lines are available in Hawaii and overseas. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:08:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/william-shatner-beams-into-maui-for-concert-series-at-the-hard-rock/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/william-shatner-beams-into-maui-for-concert-series-at-the-hard-rock/ Whoever he is to you, William Shatner reaffirmed that he is one classy guy when he joined crooner Brian Evans at The Hard Rock Café on Maui, Hawaii for the first “Maui Celebrity Series,” being produced by Evans, Arman Zajic, and Andrew Biltz. Evans opens for various stars ranging from Jay Leno to Joan Rivers, and convinced many of his friends to appear at the monthly series. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:51:15 +0000