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News from the Hawaiian Islands brought to you by
Offering first-class destination services on all islands of Hawaii
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January - February, 2010 Volume 21, Issue 1 | |
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FROM OUR OHANA AT TMG HAWAII TO YOU,
WE WISH EVERYONE A PEACEFUL, PROSPEROUS, AND JOYFUL NEW YEAR. |
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More Airlift News
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Delta Air Lines announced the launch of nonstop service to Honolulu from Detroit and San Diego beginning in June.
- American Airlines is restoring its daily Chicago-Honolulu nonstop. The service will begin in the spring of 2010.
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Hawaiian
Airlines is expanding its service to California with the addition of
three seasonal daily flights next summer. Hawaiian will operate nonstop
flights between Maui and Oakland, Maui and San Diego, and Honolulu and
Los Angeles.
Group Golf Events in Hawaii
Many golf
resorts in Hawaii are working with meeting planners to partner
with sponsors to raise money for charity through golf
events. Hawai'i
The Fairmont Orchid is celebrating their 20 year anniversary in 2010.
To
help celebrate two decades of unrivaled service they are offering
exciting new incentives for group bookings. The Fairmont Orchid resort
offers more than 30,000 square feet of indoor meeting space and 76,000
square feet of outdoor function space. Meeting planners are
invited to contact any member of the Fairmont Orchid's professional
sales team for more information at 1-800-845-9905.
Kaua'i
Conde Nast Traveler, recently named Mau'i and Kaua'i the two best islands of the Pacific for 2009.
'Soul Fire' All
Female Dance Troupe is based on Kauai. Their unique style of
incorporating dance with fire creates a stunning show of grace,
strength and power. They continually create new dance styles
using all types of music that include Tahitian, Jazz, Afro, Cuban,
HipHop and Salsa.
For venues
where fire cannot be used, their 'Soul Glow' show adds different
lighting, the use of black lights and UV body paint to create a very
hypnotic effect to their dance routines. Soul Fire has taken
their show to the other islands and also the mainland.
Oah'u
Chef
Abigail Langlas is the chef/owner of Cakeworks and she designs custom
cakes for all occasions. This Hilo born, London-trained pastry chef
worked with Alan Wong in his Honolulu restaurant before setting up
Cakeworks.
 Chef
Abi makes traditional butter, carrot and red velvet cakes to flavors
that appeal strongly to her many local and outer-island customers.
Taking one of her delicacies to a party or gathering is sure to get you
invited back!
Contact
Wendy Ottinger if you are interested in any of the above ideas to add
to your planning for programs in Hawaii. She can be reached at wottinger@tmghawaiiltd.com
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Kilauea - Big Island's active volcano can now be viewed at twilight
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The
Hawaiian name "Kīlauea" means "spewing" or "much spreading". Kīlauea is
the home of Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess. Hawaiian chants and
oral traditions tell in veiled form of many eruptions fomented by an
angry Pele.
Hawaii
Forest & Trail (one of the top eco-tour companies in Hawai'i)
offers a "not to miss" adventure "Twilight Volcano Adventure". In
addition to visiting the highlights of Hawai'i Island's number one land
attraction, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, the tour
includes visiting the Kalapana Viewing Area to see the
volcano's current flow's activities. Being able to see the fiery
lava when the sun is setting just adds to the mystic of this incredible
attraction.
The
Twilight Volcano Adventure includes lunch and dinner as well as
access fees, use of flashlights, rainwear, daypacks, and walking
staffs. It's the perfect itinerary for those adventure seekers wanting
a taste of it all!
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| Flyin' High on Mau'i |
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Maui's newest and longest zipline course, Flyin Hawaiian Zipline
has raised the bar to new heights in every imaginable way. This brand
new course offers eight zipline experiences, including the longest and
most amazing ride in Hawaii a staggering 3600 feet in length!
That's over two-thirds of a mile ride on one single zipline!
They have other really long lines too; their 2800 foot
line is tied for the second longest line in Hawaii, and there are also
lines of 2100 feet and 1900 feet.
Flyin Hawaiian Zipline
is so long that the course actually starts and ends in two different
towns! The tour begins at the Maui Tropical Plantation in the village
of Waikapu, and the course ends in Ma'alaea a little over a mile from
the Maui Ocean Center Aquarium and Ma'alaea Harbor. Their location in
Central Maui makes it a convenient drive for guests staying in both
South Maui and West Maui. |
| Celebrate the Year of the Tiger |
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only Chinatown in Hawai'i is on Oah'u and this year's festivities begin
on February 5. The Year of the Tiger officially begins February 14,
2010 but celebrations get underway early.
The streets are filled
with the lion dance parades, firecrackers are set off continually and
the restaurants are brimming with delectable Chinese food. If you are
in Honolulu on February 5th don't miss this great tradition! |
| Farm to Table Dinners are a big hit |
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More
and more planners want to add culinary experiences that include cooking
classes and tastings with Hawaiian chefs to their
program offerings. Fortunately Hawaii has plenty of renowned chefs to
choose from.
Alan Wong, a celebrated
chef and restaurateur, offers "The Farmer's Series
Dinners" in his King Street restaurant on Oah'u.
The diners get to meet and mingle with local farmers who
"talk story" about their farms and what the diners are about to
eat. The menus are written to explain where the products came from and
how it was grown and the best thing is they get to taste everything!
Depending on which
island your program is on, there are plenty of opportunities to provide
an exclusive culinary venue in Hawai'i. |
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LET OUR EXPERIENCE MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE MORE THAN WHAT YOU EXPECT!
TMG Hawaii Corporate Office is located in Waikoloa, Hawai'i with offices on Mau'i and Kaua'i.
808.883.1600 |
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