Big Fat Aloha Friday Wrap

Big Fat Aloha Friday Wrap

It’s our latest Aloha Friday wrap! But on this tropical day, we’re having a hard time telling Sydney and Hawaii apart. Except we wouldn’t have to work in Hawaii.

Hawaii Mega Famil

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This week, Hawai‘i Tourism Oceania and Hawaiian Airlines sent 52 Australian and New Zealand travel agents on the Experience Aloha Hawai‘i Mega Famil to the islands of Kaua‘i, Maui, O‘ahu and the Island of Hawai‘i.

The agents travelling on the four-day island adventure experienced some of the best of what Hawai‘i has to offer with each island itinerary carefully crafted to highlight its distinct environment.

Jetting off on 27 October 2018, the agents flew internationally and to neighbour islands with Hawaiian Airlines, enjoying four nights’ accommodation at a range of Hawaiian resorts and hotels. Taking part in an array of interesting and exciting Hawaiian experiences, the agents were treated to an unforgettable itinerary.

Read more on this story here.

72 Hour Hawaii Sale – last day! 

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Today is the last day to take advantage of Hawaiian Airlines’ 72-hour sale! Fares from Sydney and Brisbane to Honolulu start at $749 return and include special island add-on fares from $100 per person return, when booked with the international segment.

Valid for travel ex SYD from 19JAN19-04APR19 and ex BNE from 21JAN19 – 30MAR19. Other dates available, surcharges apply. Valid for sale until Friday 2 November, 2018. Refer to your GDS for details and pricing.

Kei Nishikori and Garbine Muguruza coming to Honolulu

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Tickets went on sale Friday, Aug. 24, for the Hawaii Open, presented by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

The tournament will include top-ranked tennis talent from the ATP and WTA tours, with six male and six female players including Kei Nishikori and two-time Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza.

Three rounds of single-elimination matches will be played over three days in a best two-out-of-three set format. Third sets will be played as a tie-break with the first to 10 points declared the winner.

Read more on this story here. 

Hawaiian Airlines introduces more Special Meals

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Effective 1 October 2018, Hawaiian Airlines has expanded their International special meals to now include Vegan (VGML) and Gluten Free (GFML) offerings in Main Cabin on all International Flights (excluding American Samoa and Tahiti).

This is in addition to the Vegetarian/Lacto Ovo (VLML) and Child (CHML) meal options that are already offered. Special meal orders must be placed at least 48 hours prior to departure, and the request can be entered directly into the booking as an SSR entry or by calling Hawaiian Airlines reservations on 1300 661 339.

What’s new in the Hawaiian Islands

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Thinking of heading to Hawaii soon? Check out what’s new!

Hawaiian Legacy Forest at Gunstock Ranch offers guests an opportunity to plant a legacy monarch milo tree on acreage overlooking O‘ahu’s North Shore and personalize their tree planting adventure any way they wish, all while taking in sweeping views of the coastline.

Visitors on each of Hawaiian Legacy’s four tours are invited to plant their own monarch milo sapling provided by the nonprofit. The trees are native to Hawai‘i and known for their showy yellow flowers. www.gunstockranch.com

Knots Coffee Roasters and Wine Bar on O‘ahu, located in the Living Room of the recently renovated Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel Waikīkī Beach, is one of the Waikiki’s newest purveyors of coffee and tea creations.

Read more on this story here.

We’re nominated! 

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Hawaiian Airlines is honoured to be shortlisted as a finalist for Economy Class Airline of the Year in the 2018 Australian Travel Awards. Winners will be announced on Friday November 30, 2018.

Mahalo for your continued support of Hawaiian Airlines and we look forward to welcoming your clients on board soon.

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