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Kīlauea Volcano on Hawai erupts, no danger for tourists 

Juergen Steinmetz
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has reported that Kīlauea Volcano on Hawaiʻi Island is currently experiencing a new eruption within Halemaʻumaʻu crater that began this morning, December 23, 2024. The eruption is currently confined to the crater area and does not pose an immediate threat to public safety. Therefore, travelers should not SOURCE: Kīlauea Volcano on Hawai erupts, no danger for tourists BY: eTurboNews | eTN   Read More

New Passenger Waiting Area at Maui Kahului Airport 

Juergen Steinmetz
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) held a ceremonial blessing and dedication for the newly expanded passenger waiting area at Kahului Airport (OGG). This newly developed area, which accommodates Gates 1 to 15 in the southern concourse of the airport, was created by merging two existing waiting spaces, each approximately 6,000 square feet, and enclosing SOURCE: New Passenger Waiting Area at Maui Kahului Airport BY: eTurboNews | eTN   Read More
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Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Furthers Its Commitment To Destination Management

Juergen Steinmetz
 Building on the collaborative implementation of its community-based Destination Management Action Plans (DMAPs) since 2020, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) is further emphasizing its commitment to balancing tourism’s economic benefits with its impacts. HTA today announced it has begun the process of developing the next iteration of six Destination Management Action Plans to set the strategic direction and management for tourism desired by residents of Hawai‘i Island, Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, O‘ahu, and Kaua‘i... Read More
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Waimea Plantation Cottages Resort on Kauai Celebrates 40 Years of Timeless Hawaiian Hospitality in 2024

Juergen Steinmetz
 Waimea Plantation Cottages, nestled on the shores of West Kauai, is excited to announce 2024 as our 40th Anniversary as a historic resort. With roots dating back to 1884, the property has welcomed guests with the charms of authentic Hawaii plantation homes since 1984. “As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Waimea Plantation Cottages Resort, we are pleased to share our Anniversary Celebration Sale with new and returning guests,” said Gregg Enright, general... Read More
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Hilo International Airport Advisory Issued

Juergen Steinmetz
The Hawaii Department of Transportation issued the following advisory on January 1, 10.00 pm Hawaii time. There have been issues with checkpoint screening machines at Hilo International Airport (ITO) throughout New Year's Day. A technician is onsite, but HDOT recommends getting to ITO a minimum of two hours before your flight departure. Tuesday, Jan. 2 is also expected to be especially busy. We will update you when the technician has completed... Read More
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HIS and Meet Hawaii want more Corporate Meetings in Hawaii

Juergen Steinmetz
 The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) and Meet Hawai‘i will engage in a yearlong strategic partnership with Japanese Tour Operator HIS Japan, . The target are corporate clients of HIS so they can consider Hawaiʻi as a destination for corporate meetings, conventions, and incentive travel Dubbed “HIS New Way of Incentive Travel,” Meet Hawai‘i’s partnership with HIS Japan marks an industry milestone. Meet Hawai‘i is the only Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)... Read More
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HVCB CEO John Monahan steps down: Hawaii Tourism Future Uncertain

Juergen Steinmetz
A legend, a pillow for tourism, and a top leader for Hawaii Tourism is resigning. December 31 will be the last day for John Monahan to serve as CEO of the agency in charge of marketing Hawaii, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) ohn has been leading HVCB through good and bad times and almost lost HVCB’s marketing contract to the  Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA), an organization that was... Read More