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Shane Nelson

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Honolulu, HI, United States

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Commemoration set for 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack:

Garth Brooks will perform for the first time in Hawaii as part of the commemoration, teaming up with Trisha Yearwood for shows on Dec. 8, 9 and 10. → Read More

Hawaii's first Hampton Inn offers affordable option in west Oahu:

The 175-room property charges no resort fee and offers free breakfast, parking and WiFi, all for around $200 a night. → Read More

Visitors flocking to new Big Island lava flow:

A new Kilauea lava flow is drawing all sorts of attention to the southeastern corner of the Big Island of Hawaii. → Read More

Flora, fundamentals on Kauai kayak tour:

First-timers can't ask for a better place to pick up the basics than the Hanalei River on the island's North Shore. The gorgeous setting also offers visitors a wonderful contrast to its coastal environments, showcasing riverbanks crowded with lush plants and colorful flowers. → Read More

Hilton Garden Inn a boon to Waikiki's midprice market:

I was impressed by the property's transformation, following more than two years and $115 million worth of work. → Read More

Hawaii sees more May visitors but expenditures slip:

The Hawaiian Islands welcomed more visitors this May but travelers spent less money across the destination than last year. → Read More

Morning glow at the Volcano House:

For prime viewing, folks can simply book a crater-view room at the property and enjoy a more distant look at the volcanic glow. But thanks to its location, making the short drive up to the Jaggar Museum for a more intimate experience couldn't be easier. → Read More

Success, celebrations in Hawaii national park's 100th year:

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park welcomed more than 1.8 million visitors last year, an increase of more than 8%. → Read More

Surf film festival runs throughout July at the Honolulu Museum of Art:

Surf film festival runs throughout July at the Honolulu Museum of Art 277015 0 263565 Oahu visitors looking to explore the destination's surf culture should be sure to check out the ninth annual Honolulu Surf Film Festival, a showcase of nearly 40 films running July 2 to 31 at the → Read More

Hilton Garden Inn opens on Oahu:

The 623-room property is now the world's largest Hilton Garden Inn, following a $115 million renovation. → Read More

Honolulu exhibit aims to dispel shark myths:

"Planet Shark" at the Bishop Museum will run through Sept. 5. → Read More

Airlift foresight from the Hawaii Roundtable:

The recent Hawaii Roundtable had plenty of interesting conversation that had to be left out of the print article, including talk about the future of air travel to the Islands. → Read More

Hawaii tourism continues record-setting pace through April:

A surge of arrivals from cruise ships and Japan helped offset a dip in travelers from North America during the month. → Read More

Hawaiian cultural treasures return to the Islands after 237-year absence:

Chief Kalaniopuu's cloak and helmet were returned to the Hawaiian Islands 237 years after leaving the Big Island. → Read More

Waikiki’s Sheraton Princess Kaiulani refreshing 280 guestrooms:

Work has begun on a $5 million refresh for 280 guestrooms in the Ainahau Tower of the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani hotel in Waikiki. → Read More

Hawaii Tourism Authority shakes up Canadian marketing approach:

The HTA selects VoX International to try and reverse the decline of Canadian tourists visiting Hawaii. → Read More

Blue Sky Tours' summertime strategies for Hawaii:

Levi Sanchez, the travel agency engagement manager for the wholesaler, discusses popular summertime activities in the Islands, hotels and resorts where travelers can beat the crowds and how Blue Sky's summer business is shaping up. → Read More

Hip, new Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club open in Waikiki:

The property aims at combining a beach-culture and ’60s spirit with modern aloha, according to hotel officials. → Read More

Hawaii Leadership Forum positive about tourism's impact:

The 19th annual get-together stressed how tourism benefited Hawaii, while also showing technology's possible impact on the business. → Read More

Study measures Airbnb's impact on Hawaii tourism:

Airbnb guests spent a total of $353 million across the state in 2015, according to a new report by Honolulu-based Hospitality Advisors. → Read More