The Walshe Group brought together two dozen Virtuoso luxury travel advisors last Wednesday [18 September, 2019] to showcase three destinations the company represents in the Australian market. Representatives from Hawaii Tourism Oceania, Abu Dhabi Tourism and NYC&Co (the official marketing and tourism organisation of New York City) gathered at Studio Sydney Tower, where during a three-course dinner, they were briefed on some of the latest developments in the luxury space.

Six product managers from Australia and New Zealand last week headed to Maui on a combined famil between Hawai‘i Tourism Oceania, Brand USA and Hawaiian Airlines.

Last week, travel agents across Australia and New Zealand attended Oceania’s signature Hawai‘i roadshow, Aloha Down Under, which visited Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Parramatta, Christchurch and Auckland, with representatives from accommodation, airline and activity suppliers across the Hawaiian Islands.

Visitor numbers to Hawaii from the Oceania region were at an all-time high in 2018, with more than 409,000 Aussies and Kiwis travelling to the Aloha State during the calendar year, up 3.5% on the year prior. 

Professional conference organisers give their feedback on what makes Hawai’i a unique location for incentives and conferences

Hawaii Tourism Oceania (HTO) wrapped up the Australian portion of its Aloha Down Under industry roadshow in Friday, after events in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney CBD and the western Sydney suburb of Parramatta.

Hawai’i Tourism Oceania and Hawaiian Airlines have joined forces to offer travel agents the chance to win a place on the “ultimate famil”, running from 27-31 October 2018.

On the back of a successful inaugural event last year, the 2018 Experience Aloha Business Exchange (EABE) has aimed to put the Hawaiian islands firmly back in the front-of-mind for professional conference organisers with renewed vigour.

Whether it’s teeing off at a world-class golf course, hitting the waves of Waikiki or taking a hike through unexplored rainforests, Hawai‘i is a destination built for the active traveller. Perfect for corporate events, conference activities or incentive programs, a sporting adventure is one of the best ways to build relationships and establish teamwork.