Daredevil completes heart-stopping tightrope walk above Hawaiian hotel

Daredevil completes heart-stopping tightrope walk above Hawaiian hotel

World-renown high-wire walker Blake Wallenda, from The Flying Wallendas family, has made history by completing a tightrope walk between two hotel towers 15 storeys up.

The skywalk at Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra earlier this week was Wallenda’s most daring act to date, and a first for Hawaii.

There was no tether or net for Wallenda as he travelled between two of the hotel’s buildings on a 60-metre-long, 1.5-centimetre-wide wire while battling wind gusts of up to 50 kilometres per hour.

The event was staged to launch The Super American Circus tour in Hawaii, which features Wallenda as one of the headline performers.

The audacious act also marked the beginning of Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra’s 50th-anniversary celebrations.

“This year, our hotel celebrates its 50th anniversary and we are very proud to continue our commitment towards supporting family events that showcase world-class performances in our local community,” general manager Glen Erickson said.

“We are very excited to bring to life a revitalised sense of adventure and limitless possibilities to the next 50 years of this landmark hotel – a sentiment which is in line with Accor’s new lifestyle loyalty program, ALL – Accor Live Limitless.”

Situated in Honolulu, just a short stroll from the inviting waters of the Pacific and beside the world’s largest open-air shopping mall, Ala Moana Hotel boasts more than 1,000 guest rooms, each with free WiFi and either mountain, city or ocean views.

A host of dining options exist within the hotel, including a restaurant on the 36th floor, as well as its own nightclub and bar.

Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra also offers more than 14,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, up to nine meeting rooms, WiFi and satellite conference facilities, and is just a short stroll to the Hawaiian Convention Center.

Latest News

  • Cruise

Aurora Expeditions announces savings for solo travellers

Aurora Expeditions has today announced savings for solo travellers thinking of going north for the summer. Adventurous solo travellers can take advantage of no solo supplements, enjoying a guaranteed private cabin on select departures during Aurora’s Arctic 2024 season with plenty of options available on unforgettable voyages visiting Greenland, Svalbard, Northwest Passage, Iceland and more. […]

  • Aviation
  • Destinations

Etihad and Tourism officials launch free Abu Dhabi Stopover

Etihad Airways and the UAE’s Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi have announced the launch of Abu Dhabi Stopover which invites guests flying through to turn their stopover into a free hotel stay and holiday. The Abu Dhabi Stopover, exclusive to Etihad Airways, will enable passengers to enjoy a convenient free stay in […]

  • Destinations

Tropical North Queensland action-packed events calendar for adventure enthusiasts

Sporting enthusiasts and adventure seekers are gearing up for an action-packed year in Tropical North Queensland, with a lineup of sports events and adrenaline-pumping experiences set to take centre stage in 2024. Leading the charge is the highly-anticipated return of the Crankworx World Tour ‘Paradise Edition’ to Cairns from 22-26 May 2024. The mountain biking […]

  • Travel Agents

Disney Days returns with Inside Out 2 showing in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Auckland

Time is running out for agents to register their Expression of Interest to an exclusive screening of the much-anticipated Disney and Pixar film, Inside Out 2, hosted by Disney Destinations Australia/New Zealand team and partner United Airlines. Places are limited and applications must be in by 17 May. In addition to the screening of the […]

  • Cruise

Aranui Cruises slashes prices with No Single Supplement and Half Price offers

French Polynesian cargo cruise line Aranui Cruises is slashing thousands off its 2025 Austral and Marquesas Islands cruises with an autumn sale offering 50 per cent off the second guest in a twin share room and no single supplement for solo travellers. On sale until June 21, 2024, Aranui’s 12-day roundtrip voyage from Papeete to […]

  • Destinations

Raes on Wategos celebrates 30th birthday and guests get the presents

World famous luxury boutique hotel Raes on Wategos, in Byron Bay, has launched its 30th birthday celebrations with a Raes Indulgent Escape package. Available for all stays of two nights or more, from June to August, the curated package offers an invitation to indulge in a shared celebration of Raes 30th birthday, whilst revelling in […]