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Chinese travel to U.S. expands to three additional provinces

Chinese travel to U.S. expands to three additional provinces

MEDIA RELEASE The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the expansion of travel from China to the United States under phase 3 of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed by China and the United States, which allows Chinese leisure travelers to visit the United States in group tours. Phase 3 expands the reach of the […]

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Travel abroad declined 3 percent in 2009

Travel abroad declined 3 percent in 2009

MEDIA RELEASE The overall U.S. outbound market totaled 61.5 million in 2009, down 3 percent compared to 2008. Travel to overseas regions declined two percent, while travel to Mexico and Canada declined 4 percent and 7 percent, respectively. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, the top five countries […]

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Despite a successful marketing campaign that filled Japan Air Lines flights to Kona this spring, JAL executives this week confirmed the airline will suspend its direct Narita-to-Kona flights on October 29.

County of Hawai‘i Mayor Billy Kenoi, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and other industry stakeholders responded by announcing a new promotional campaign called “E Komo Mai Kona” to entice visitors from Japan to continue to select Kona as their destination after the direct flights end.

Kona to start new ‘E Komo Mai Kona’ campaign to entice Japanese visitors

Despite a successful marketing campaign that filled Japan Air Lines flights to Kona this spring, JAL executives this week confirmed the airline will suspend its direct Narita-to-Kona flights on October 29. County of Hawai‘i Mayor Billy Kenoi, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and other industry stakeholders responded by announcing a new promotional campaign called “E Komo […]

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Governor Linda Lingle announced today she will lead an official Hawai‘i delegation to China from June 4 to 15 to build and expand tourism, investment, trade, energy and education opportunities for Hawai‘i.  A key portion of the trip will focus on “Hawai‘i Week” at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.   

The Governor’s mission, her fourth to China to promote Hawai‘i, will cover Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kunming and Beijing.  The Governor will also visit Japan (June 16 to 19) to meet with tourism partners in Tokyo.

Lingle’s Asia visit to promote Hawaii tourism, business and education

Governor Linda Lingle announced today she will lead an official Hawai‘i delegation to China from June 4 to 15 to build and expand tourism, investment, trade, energy and education opportunities for Hawai‘i. A key portion of the trip will focus on “Hawai‘i Week” at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. The Governor’s mission, her fourth to […]

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Lingle meets with China's tourism administrator

Lingle meets with China’s tourism administrator

MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Linda Lingle’s first two days in China focused on building on the state’s strategic efforts to strengthen Hawaii’s economic base by tapping China’s growing outbound tourism market as well as developing opportunities and partnerships in clean energy and international trade. TRAVEL TO HAWAII Building on the progress made since Hawaii and the […]

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Hawaii AgriTourism Association meetings set

Hawaii AgriTourism Association meetings set

MEDIA RELEASE Aloha HATA member and potential member, Please join us for our next Hawaii AgriTourism Association Meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 10am. The meeting lasts about 90 minutes. Please see the polycom locations below. To ensure the site you intend to go to will be set up, its very important that you […]

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Hula Kai whale watching kicks off Jan. 16

MEDIA RELEASE Hula Kai’s whale watch cruises resume Jan. 16 and run through March 30. Aboard the coastal whale watch cruise, marine guides share the story of humpback whales through lectures, visuals and firsthand commentary.  A hydrophone permits passengers to listen to the underwater songs of the humpback whale. Passengers gain a deeper understanding of […]

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NCL has committed to the Hawaii market through January 2012, with the Pride of America continuing regular weekly inter-island trips.

NCL commits to Hawaii through 2012

NCL has committed to the Hawaii market through January 2012, with the Pride of America continuing regular weekly inter-island trips.

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Kenoi calls for collaboration in face of tough times

Kenoi calls for collaboration in face of tough times

KARIN STANTON/Hawaii247.com Contributing Editor The county faces a tough couple of years, Mayor Billy Kenoi said Friday, but with a little cooperation and collaboration the future doesn’t have to be gloomy. Kenoi, the keynote speaker at the Big Island Visitors Bureau annual luncheon at The Fairmont Orchid, said the focus of his administration will be […]

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17 Chinese couples to marry simultaneously at Hilton

MEDIA RELEASE KOHALA COAST — Marry me on Monday. That’s what 17 Chinese couples will do Monday, Dec. 1 at Hilton Waikoloa Village, as cameras from China’s popular Tianjin TV showcase a Hawaiian ceremony to more than 1 million Chinese viewers. It’s the second time Tianjin TV has filmed a Chinese wedding show at the […]

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