THE HAWAII
TOURISM AUTHORITY has produced the Hawaii's Sports
Facility Guide, a guide that includes sports facilities and venues
across the state. It also includes detailed information on regional
parks, beach/shoreline parks and multi-sport complexes. For a copy
of the Hawaii Sports Facility Guide, call (808) 973-2274 or
download it at www.hawaiitourismauthority.org.
PURE
KAUAI has launched Pure Maui Vacations. All accommodations
are what the company calls "private hotels," including oceanfront
estates with infinity edge pools, mountainside villas and intimate
beach bungalows. Pure Maui also provides services like airport
transfers, spa treatments and customized itineraries. The Learn to
Surf/Yoga package, for example, includes on-island transportation,
all meals with a private chef, four private surf lessons, three
private yoga sessions and an in-house massage. Rates start at
$4,800 per person, including taxes and fees. Call (866) 787-6284 or
visit www.puremaui.com.
RATES &
DATES
" The Wyland
Waikiki Hotel is offering an introductory starting daily rate of
$169, including breakfast for two, through November. The Wy-Not
Room and Breakfast package represents a discount of more than 40%.
The centrally located property, which recently opened, uses
renowned marine artist Wyland's works throughout, providing the
hotel with a contemporary look and a marine theme. Reservations for
the property are being handled by Outrigger. Call (866) 346-4679 or
visit www.wylandwaikiki.net.
" The Waikoloa
Beach Marriott Resort & Spa on the island of Hawaii has
completed a $50-million upgrade, and is offering a Discover
Waikoloa daily rate of $199. Reservations must be booked by July 15
for travel through Dec. 14. Call (800) 220-2925 or visit Marriott.com.
" United Vacations
is offering a range of packages that offer savings of up to 30%.
Packages include air, a five-night hotel stay and an Alamo rental
car, and must be booked by July 15. Visit www.vaxvacationaccess.com or the VAX VacationAccess
technology via Amadeus AgentNet, Sabre Vacations or Vacation.com
AgentNet.
NOBU, a Japanese restaurant chain, has
opened at the remodeled Waikiki Parc Hotel. Nobu Waikiki adds
another high-profile culinary name to the Waikiki dining scene,
following the opening of Roy's and Ruth's Chris Steak House at the
Waikiki Beach Walk.
ELIZABETH
CHURCHILL has been named vice president of sales and
marketing for Aqua Hotels & Resorts. Churchill has been with
Aqua since 2005 and was most recently vice president of marketing
and guest services. Churchill fills a newly created position for
Aqua.
Hawaii
Editor: Allan Seiden
Phone: (808) 734-4677
[email protected]
For promotional
opportunities in the Hawaii E-letter, contact Debbie Joseph at [email protected].