Aloha! Welcome to our very first Aloha Hawaiian Wrap, best enjoyed with a Mai Tai every fortnight! Or every day but that’s just us.

The Living Room cast experience Aloha in Hawaii

Hawai‘i Tourism Oceania has teamed up with Hawaiian Airlines and Hilton Hotels and Resorts to whisk Australia’s most loved lifestyle program The Living Room away for a special Hawai‘i episode, which will air tonight. The entire cast of the program travelled to the Hawaiian Islandof O‘ahu, while Doctor Chris Brown also explored the island of Kaua‘iby air, land and sea.

The Hawai‘i special episode of The Living Room airs on Friday 1st June 2018 at 7.30pm AEST on Network TEN in Australia. For more on this story, click here.

Swap Scarves For Surfboards – Hawaii On Sale!

Warm up those toes on the white sands of Waikiki Beach. As the temperature drops here in Australia, it is the perfect time to jump onboard Hawaiian Airlines and head to the swaying palm trees of Waikiki and beyond.

Hawaiian Airlines has launched a flash sale with fares from Sydney or Brisbane to Honolulu from $849 return per person. On sale until Tuesday 5 June, 2018 for travel from now until 21 June 2018 & 28 January – 31 March 2019. Refer to your GDS for details and to book.

Extra Comfort EMD-A

Hawaiian Airlines Extra Comfort seating is now available to be purchased via your GDS as an EMD-A, at a cost of AU$165 per person between Australia and Honolulu.

In conjunction with Hawaiian Airlines’ fantastic service, two x 32kg checked luggage, island-inspired complimentary meals and beverages and inflight entertainment, your clients will also receive a further five inches of extra legroom, priority boarding at the departure gate, personal power outlet and a premium amenity kit on their international flights.

Extra Comfort is also available to purchase on services between Honolulu and Mainland USA.

Hawaii Tourism shares Aloha with Australia during Martin Place Giveaway

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Sydneysiders were transported to tropical Hawai‘i on Friday, 25th May, as Hawai‘i Tourism Oceania (HTO) along with their ‘Aloha Apprentice’ Jamie Scroop present Hawaiian lei to commuters in Sydney’s Martin Place.

Starting at 7:00am, the event included cultural demonstrations such as hula performances and ‘ukulele played by American Idol contestant DeAndre Brackensick.

In Hawai‘i, the lei is given as a greeting to show friendship and welcoming, and symbolises the spirit of Aloha in the Hawaiian culture.

Lee Anne Wong appointed as Hawaiian Airlines chef

Hawaiian Airlines has announced it has selected Lee Anne Wong, chef and owner of Honolulu’s Koko Head Café, to lead its in-flight dining program as the carrier’s new executive chef starting June 1.

Wong, whose regional and global fusion dishes have been showcased in-flight as part of Hawaiian’s popular “Featured Chef Series,” currently oversees meals on the carrier’s inbound flights from Japan.

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HNL Airport signage changes effective June 1

From Friday, June 1 2018, Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) will feature new signs and names for terminals, gates and baggage claim carousels. The changes will improve the guest experience by simplifying directions for travellers throughout the airport.

Hawaiian Airlines will have additional team members on hand to assist guests during the transition. From June 1 to June 3, watch out for our Hawaiian Airlines volunteers wearing purple Team Kōkua T-shirts in airport gate areas and lobbies.

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Easy going Oahu Hikes

Hiking trails in Hawaii are a visual delight for the senses, witness the natural beauty of lush rainforest interiors, jaw-dropping mountain vistas and vast ocean views – all without the threat of snakes and deadly insects!

Venturing into The Great Outdoors is one of the most rewarding experiences a visitor can have in Hawaii, and thankfully the islands offers treks that cater to all fitness levels. Let’s start off easy with the best beginner hikes on Oahu.

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Surf & Snow Fare

Combine a ski adventure in the USA with a relaxing beach vacation in Hawaii on the way home with Hawaiian Airlines’ new Now and Surf airfare!

Valid for travel from 18 January to 25 March 2019, this fare offers great rates to US West Coast cities such as Sacramento and permits a free stopover in Hawaii on the way home.

Refer to your GDS for details and to book.

Like a local in Hawaii

Not all of Hawaii’s treasures are as visible as the sparkling beaches.

Some of the best gems are tucked away in local neighbourhoods where residents eat, shop and play. For travellers seeking to experience Hawaii “like a local” pay close attention.

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