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Two Hawaiian Groups Receive 2012 Tourism Legacy Awards
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority presented the Daughters of Hawai‘i and the Friends of ‘Iolani Palace with its 2012 Tourism Legacy Awards.
New Boise, Spokane Nonstop Flights Appeal to Canadians Too
Allegiant Air announced today that the company will begin new, nonstop air service from the mainland to Honolulu, Hawaii, particularly Boise, Idaho and Spokane, Washington.
Tourism Headed for Record-Breaking Year
Total expenditures by visitos who came to Maui in June 2012 rose 22.5% compared to the previous year (or $295 million) to $305 million.
Hawaiian Q2 Revenue Up
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Hawaiian Airlines Inc., today reported an operating revenue increase of 22.7% to $484.6 million over last year for the second quarter.
Hawaiian’s Fare Restructure Lowers Neighbor Island Prices
Hawaiian Airlines today implemented a new fare structure for neighbor island travel that lowers ticket prices across all of its fare classes from 4% to 25%.
Nonstop Air Seats Expected to Reach Record Levels
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is forecasting continued growth of total scheduled non-stop air seats to Hawai‘i in the third quarter of 2012.
Alaska Airlines Adds Maui-Bellingham Route
Starting November 8, Alaska Airlines will launch a new seasonal service between Bellingham, Washington and Maui.
Marriott Airport Hotel Opens
Yesterday, the highly anticipated Courtyard by Marriott Maui Airport hotel opened with the traditional Hawaiian blessing and many dignitaries were in attendance.
Australian Visitor Numbers Increasing
Hawaiian Airlines is adding a new Brisbane service to accommodate an increasing number of Australian visitors.
Andaz Maui Names General Manager
Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort & Spa, a Hyatt brand resort set to open in spring 2013, has named Michael Stephens as general manager.
Hawaiian Airlines First-Ever JFK Daily Nonstop Lands
Passengers on Hawaiian Airlines’ first-ever daily nonstop service from John F. Kennedy International Airport arrived in Honolulu this morning.
Allegiant Adds Monterey-Honolulu Route
Allegiant Airlines today announced it will begin new, nonstop air service from Monterey, California to Honolulu International Airport beginning November 16.
Hawaiian Airlines’ Newest A330, Nahiku, Enters Service
Hawaiian Airlines today welcomed its eighth new Airbus A330-200 to its fleet, the third of four that will be delivered this year en route to an eventual fleet size of 22.
Mokulele Airlines Returns to Kapalua Airport
Mokulele Airlines is expanding its services by returning to the Kapalua Airport beginning July 1.
State Economic Indicators Show Growth
In its second quarter 2012 economic report, the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism is projecting higher growth rates for most economic indicators in Hawai‘i.
Hawaiian Extends LA-Maui Summer Flights To October
Hawaiian airlines is extending its Los Angeles-Maui summer service for an additional two months through October.
Hawaiian Airlines First Quarter Revenue Up 19.1%
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. today reported total operating revenue of $435.5 million, or a 19.1% increase from the same period one year ago.
Hawaiian Starts 2-Day Mainland Sale
Hawaiian Airlines today began a two-day “Spring Savings Sale” offering special low round-trip fares between Honolulu and six western US cities.
Hawaiian Offering Special Interisland Fares
Following the addition of three aircraft to its neighbor island fleet and the introduction of its Maui hub, Hawaiian Airlines today announced a short-term interisland fare promotion.
Air Seat Growth Projected for Second Quarter
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) is forecasting 5.8% growth in total scheduled seat capacity between April and June 2012.
