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More Weekend Flights for Korean Honeymooners
Hawaiian Airlines today announced a change operating days for its nonstop flights between Seoul, South Korea, and Honolulu which will accommodate the growing travel demand from Korean honeymooners.
Hawaiian Launches Nonstop Daily New York To Honolulu
Hawaiian Airlines announced the launch a daily nonstop service between New York City and Honolulu starting June 4, 2012, and is offering special introductory fares.
Hawaii Tourism Authority Visits Maui
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) and HTA global marketing partners are sending representatives to Maui on November 16 for a special “meet and greet” with Maui tourism stakeholders.
County Workshop Details Tourism Grant Opportunity
The County of Maui is currently soliciting proposals for tourism programs on Maui, Molokai and Lanai for calendar year 2012 under the County Product Enrichment Program (CPEP).
County To Strengthen Tourism By Supporting Community Events
The Maui County Office of Economic Development (OED), in partnership with the Hawaii Tourism Authority, is soliciting proposals for community-based events that will help to strengthen Hawaii tourism.
Hawaii Tourism Authority Selects Japan Marketing Contractor
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state’s tourism agency, today announced the selection of a.link LLC as its marketing contractor for Japan.
Maui Visitors Bureau Recognized for Service Quality
Meetings and Conventions (M&C) magazine has awarded the Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau with their Gold Service Award for excellence in serving meeting professionals.
Tourism Related Jobs Could Top 159,000
Expected growth in visitor industry jobs could reach 159,542 in 2011, according to a statement released today by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA).
Asian Arrivals Improving in Fourth Quarter
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) today reported that Hawaii will see additional flights from Asia beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011.
UHERO COUNTY FORECAST: Improving, But Uneven Through 2011
The University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO) released their county economies forecast today predicting an improving visitor sector, especially on Maui and Kauai.
APEC Working Groups Open Doors for Hawaii Business
Working groups on tourism, energy, life sciences, and dozens of other issues will meet at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in November and the Hawaii Host Committee is encouraging the Hawaii business community to get engaged.
Hawaiian Airlines Continues Realignment; Appoints Andrew Watterson VP Planning, Revenue Management
Hawaiian Airlines continued its corporate realignment today with the announcement of Andrew Watterson as its new vice president of planning and revenue management.
Maui Gets More Canadian Visitors than Oahu in 2009
The Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) recently released a statistical summary of Canadian visitor characteristics which show that more Canadians visited Maui than Oahu in 2009.