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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), the state’s tourism agency, and the Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii (VASH), an HTA-sponsored traveler’s aid organization, recently launched its Safety eBrochure. This tool provides visitors, residents and industry partners with safety tips from state and county agencies to ensure safe and enjoyable travel experiences throughout the Hawaiian […]

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MEDIA RELEASE On Friday March 2, enjoy the unique opportunity to come aboard Holland America Line’s ms Oosterdam in Hilo Harbor and enjoy a fabulous cruise-style luncheon. Adding to the fun, guests will also have the opportunity to bid on a variety of great auction items and will have time to explore the ship prior […]

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MEDIA RELEASE VASH supporters are revolutionizing charitable giving – turning their every day actions into ways to help visitors who encounter unfortunate situations while visiting Hawaii Island. How? By using www.GoodSearch.com and www.GoodShop.com Good Shop works with more than 3,000 top online retailers including Toys “R” Us, Target, BestBuy, Apple, Macy’s, 1-800-Flowers, PetSmart, and Expedia. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE On Monday, March 21, island residents will have the opportunity to go onboard the Golden Princess cruise ship in Hilo Harbor to enjoy a luncheon, silent auction and ship’s tour. The event will also honor Prosecuting Attorney Jay Kimura who will be retiring in April. Princess Cruises is hosting the event as a […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Opportunity Knocks has announced VASH Hawaii Island is a winner of the fourth annual Peoples Choice Best Nonprofit to Work For Awards. Winners were selected by Opportunity Knocks from nominations gathered late last year and based on employee submissions of a brief essay on why they consider their organization a great place to […]

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