Hawaii Tourism Oceania wrapped up a three-city Australian east coast showcase in Sydney last night, hosting an event to celebrate ‘malama’ with travel industry partners and media at the Amora Hotel Jamison.

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has lauded the state’s decision to lift COVID-19 restrictions that have prevented large group gatherings, effective 1 December 2021.

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai has revealed new designs for its top three villas as part of the resort’s multi-million dollar upgrade.

Hawaii’s Turtle Bay Resort is preparing for a new beginning, with the luxury North Shore property set to unveil its transformation from 1 July 2021. Currently closed for a major renovation during the pandemic, nearly every aspect of the hotel experience will be transformed to immerse guests in the dramatic landscape of the resort’s setting, from the redesigned lobby and pool deck to the locally inspired dining concepts and spacious new Ocean Bungalows just steps from the water.

Hawaiian Airlines has done away with the mileage expiration date on its loyalty program, HawaiianMiles.

Hawaiian Airlines will introduce new non-stop flights from Austin, Texas, and Orlando, Florida, to Honolulu beginning in the first half of 2021.

Outrigger Hospitality Group has signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire ownership of Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, a 509-room oceanfront property on the Island of Hawaii. The transaction is expected to close in mid-April 2020, at which time the property will be rebranded as an Outrigger Resort.

Hawai‘i Tourism Oceania co-hosted a famil with Norwegian Cruise Lines late last year.

Auberge Resorts Collection has opened the doors to its first resort in the Hawaiian islands. Located on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, the oceanfront Mauna Lani has been enhanced as a luxury resort.

Ten top performing Travel Counsellors agents travelled to the islands of Kaua‘i and O‘ahu last week on a coveted famil with Hawai‘i Tourism Oceania. After experiencing an ATV Waterfall Tour, Zipline and helicopter tour, the group relaxed at Kaua‘i’s Kōloa Landing Resort at Po‘ipū, Autograph Collection for four nights.

A group of professional meeting planners headed to the islands of Oahu and Hawai‘i with Hawaii Tourism Oceania on a dedicated MICE trip in October. The trip was filled with unique experiences and Aloha hospitality, beginning with a champagne toast in the Qantas Lounge.