Aloha Friday wrap: Hawaiian Islands say ‘G’day’, Hawaiian Airlines fare sale, foodie news + MORE

Aloha Friday wrap: Hawaiian Islands say ‘G’day’, Hawaiian Airlines fare sale, foodie news + MORE

Travel Weekly warns that reading this Aloha Friday wrap could cause you to salivate due to its large portion of foodie news.

The Hawaiian Islands say ‘G’day’ at Aloha Down Under

This week, travel agents across Australia have attended Oceania’s signature Hawaii roadshow, Aloha Down Under.

Kicking off on Monday and wrapping up on Tuesday 13 August, Aloha Down Under visited/is visiting Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Parramatta, Christchurch and Auckland, with representatives from accommodation, airline and activity suppliers across the Hawaiian Islands.

Aloha Down Under 2019 [1]

Guests enjoyed live Hawaiian entertainment, received the latest destination updates from Hawai‘i Tourism Oceania and had the opportunity to win exciting holiday prizes to the Hawaiian Islands.

In Australia, the roadshow’s five-day program also included a dedicated B2B function, where attendees had the opportunity to network and learn more about the Aloha state.

Read more about Aloha Down Under and check out some of the photos from the roadshow here.

Hawaiian Airlines’ fare sale ends Monday!

Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A330

Hawaiian Airlines is currently running a fare sale for return flights from Australia to Hawaii.

However, you better be quick to take advantage of it, as all flights must be booked by Monday 12 August.

Click here for more info.

All that’s new and a ‘must do’ on the Island of Hawaii

For those of your clients who consider themselves ‘foodies’, the Island of Hawaii offers many different ways for them to explore their taste buds, with fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and seafood raised or procured by locals fuelling the island’s unique, diverse and ever-expanding culinary scene.

Find out more about the island’s culinary offerings here, along with all the latest news, events, activities and tips so you can sell the destination with confidence.

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival

Hawaiian Airlines boosts capacity for spring school holidays

Hawaiian Airlines is responding to increased demand for Hawaii during the upcoming spring school holiday period by increasing the number of flights each week between Brisbane and Honolulu from three to four.

The additional outbound services will depart Tuesday evenings at 9.45pm from 16 September until 13 October 2019. Hawaiian also offers year-round services between Brisbane and Honolulu on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Click here for more info.

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