Hawaiian Airlines prides itself on being the airline of Hawaii. The airline prides itself on providing local hospitality wherever it flies. Part of this philosophy, according to CEO Mark Dunkerley, is catering. Food is an important part of local culture, which is why the airline always continued to offer complimentary meals in all classes of service. But in recent years, … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Partners with Korean Celebrity Chef
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Outrigger to be Sold to Colorado Company
Outrigger Hotels & Resorts is Hawaii's largest locally owned hospitality company; Aqua Hotels & Resorts is the second largest. Founded in 1947, by Roy and Estelle Kelly, the company has grown its collection of properties over the years. Today, Outrigger has 37 properties across the Hawaiian Islands and the Asia Pacific region. Now, however, the hospitality company is … [Read more...] about Outrigger to be Sold to Colorado Company
Restaurant Week Hawaii 2016
Anyone that visits (or lives in) Hawaii knows it's an expensive place to be. Hawaii is, after all, the most isolated islands in the world. But every year there's an event that offers up great deals for a great cause: Restaurant Week Hawaii 2016. Restaurant Week Hawaii, like elsewhere in the nation has restaurants serving up special menus at reduced prices. Hawaii's … [Read more...] about Restaurant Week Hawaii 2016
Hawaiian is Resuming Service to Kapalua
Last week Hawaiian Airlines made an announcement. The announcement was for a new route, sort of. Hawaiian is resuming service to Kapalua Airport on Maui. Hawaiian's Kapalua service will be operated by its commuter airline subsidiary, Ohana by Hawaiian. Flights are scheduled to begin on January 18, 2017, and will be operated by the airline's 48-seat ATR 42-500s. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian is Resuming Service to Kapalua
Hawaii Outdoor Ice Skating
When you think Hawaii, you don't think winter sports. Things you'd take for granted in colder climates, like ice skating, aren't readily available in the Aloha State. But Howard Hughes Corp., developer of the Ward Villages project, brought a bit of winter magic to Honolulu last year. And this year they're repeating that feat again, bringing the only Hawaii Outdoor Ice … [Read more...] about Hawaii Outdoor Ice Skating
Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is in Jeopardy
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is in Jeopardy thanks to a sponsorship disagreement between title sponsor Quicksilver and the Aikau family. For those that don't know, the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, also known as "The Eddie," is a big-wave surf contest. The Eddie requires open ocean swells of 20ft, which translates to 30-40 ft swells near shore, and can only be … [Read more...] about Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is in Jeopardy