Hawaii News

Hawaiian Airlines to Begin Service Between Hawai’i and the Cook Islands
Hawaiian Airlines will connect the Hawaiian Islands with the Cook Islands starting in May 2023 with a weekly flight between Honolulu (HNL) and Rarotonga (RAR). The service, which launches May 20, in time for the U.S. summer travel season, will provide travelers from Hawaiian’s 15 U.S. Mainland gateway cities convenient one-stop connections to the Cook Islands.

Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort announces the phase-one completion of its property
Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, has announced the phase-one completion of its property-wide refresh, marking the most extensive renovation since its launch more than 30 years ago

Tourism industry expects a busier than normal fall season
2022 is shaping to be a good year for Hawaiʻi tourism. So far, nearly 5.5 million people have visited the islands this year, spending $11.2 billion. While there were 13% fewer visitors compared to the first seven months of 2019, spending rose nearly 6%.

Hawaiian Airlines Sued By Sabre For Alleged Contract Breach
Global Distribution System (GDS) provider Sabre filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York against the American carrier Hawaiian Airlines for an alleged breach of contract

Four Seasons Resort Maui launches the perfect getaway
With the summer season coming to a close, Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea welcomes fall travelers to relax and reset with the launch of a new Getaway experience, designed for guests of all kinds seeking meaningful ways to connect to the tropical destination and its extraordinary culture.

Aulani, a New Disney Resort & Spa, opens in Hawaii
A Disney-inspired Hawaiian celebration launched the grand opening of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, with music, sparkling colored lights and the ceremonial mixing of sand with pixie dust.

International Hawaii Tourism Ambassador program off to a successful start
The Hawaii Tourism Ambassador program launched with the appointment of Patrick Wong of World Express Pte Ltd. as the Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA) Singapore ambassador.

Hawaii looks to international markets
With Hawaii hosting the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Leader’s Meeting in November 2011, local companies looking to connect with international opportunities will have a new tool at their disposal.

Hawaii Pacific Export Council expands to help more companies export
The US Department of Commerce’s local US Commercial Service office announced today that the Hawaii Pacific Export Council has expanded and diversified its membership.

Hawaii Tourism Association Actively Identifying Emerging Markets for Hawaii
The Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA) has announced it has been successful in its goal to actively identify non-traditional markets that could be potentially lucrative for in-bound tourism for Hawaii.