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Waimea Plantation Cottages Resort on Kauai Presents its 2026 Hawaii Nei Special Offer
WAIMEA, Hawaii, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waimea Plantation Cottages, Kauai’s historic oceanfront hotel welcomes guests dreaming of a Hawaii vacation in 2026 to enjoy up to 26% off Best Available Rates with the “Hawaii Nei Special Offer.”...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Travels to Japan and San Francisco
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN TRAVELS TO JAPAN AND SAN FRANCISCO FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2025 HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green will travel to Japan on Saturday, October 4....

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Travels to Japan and San Francisco
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN TRAVELS TO JAPAN AND SAN FRANCISCO FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2025 HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green will travel to Japan on Saturday, October 4....

Travel and Cruise Expert Colleen McDaniel Teams Up with Norwegian Cruise Line to Discuss the Hottest Destinations for Off-Season Cruising
New York, United States, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic, Colleen McDaniel, Shares the Benefits of Off-Season Cruises to the Mexican Riviera, Bahamas and Caribbean With fall officially underway and temperatures...

Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation to Conduct Its First Board Meeting on Maui on Oct. 16
Posted on Sep 25, 2025 in News Agribusiness Development Corporation For Immediate Release: September 25, 2025 HONOLULU—The Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) announced today that its next board of directors meeting will be on Maui...

Hawaii Small Businesses Urged to Complete Federal Reserve Credit Survey by Nov. 14
Posted on Sep 24, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: September 24, 2025 HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) is encouraging Hawaii small businesses to take part in the Federal Reserve’s 2025 Small Business...

Westgate Resorts and Westgate Foundation to Honor 1,000 Military Families with Free Vacation During December 2025 Military Weekend
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westgate Resorts, the largest privately held timeshare and vacation experience company, is proud to announce the return of its highly-anticipated Military Weekend vacation giveaway, now entering...

Introducing Hale ‘O Ka La, a Reimagined Luxury Villa on Hawaii’s Kohala Coast following $8M Renovation
Destinations in Paradise unveils a private estate at Mauna Kea Resort, blending contemporary Hawaiian design, resort access, and bespoke villa experiences BIG ISLAND, HI, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Destinations in...

Office of the Governor — Travel Release — Gov. Green to Speak at Clinton Global Initiative in New York
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN TO SPEAK AT CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE IN NEW YORK FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2025 HONOLULU ̶ Governor Josh Green will travel to New York on...

Office of the Governor — Travel Release — Gov. Green to Speak at Clinton Global Initiative in New York
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN TO SPEAK AT CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE IN NEW YORK FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2025 HONOLULU ̶ Governor Josh Green will travel to New York on...

DOH CONFIRMS CASE OF MUMPS IN HAWAIʻI COUNTY
Posted on Oct 6, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a case of mumps in an individual on Hawaiʻi Island. The case is community-acquired and not travel-related, suggesting that mumps may currently be...

Where to Go in 2026: REYA Unveils Six Emerging Travel Destinations for the Year Ahead
As global travelers seek deeper connection, cultural richness, and meaningful discovery, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of elevated and intentional travel. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As global...

DBEDT Invites Hawaii Product Manufacturers to Exhibit at the Winter Fancyfaire in San Diego
Posted on Sep 16, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: September 16, 2025 The Fancy Food Show Features Educational Sessions and Opportunities to Connect with Leading Buyers and Exhibitors HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development...

'Beyond Korea through Incheon' Successfully Held in LA. New Opportunities in Transit Tourism Highlighted
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Los Angeles office, in collaboration with Incheon International Airport Corporation and major airlines, successfully hosted the “Beyond...

DOH REPORTS 13TH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025
Posted on Sep 9, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has identified a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 13 in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, 12 on Oʻahu)....

Future Collective, Producer of TikTok Japan’s 2023 Hawaiʻi Campaign, Leads Next Wave of Japan Tourism Beyond Expo 2025
Tokyo-based agency partners with governments and influencers to spotlight Japan’s hidden regions after producing TikTok Japan’s “Lōkahi Hawaiʻi.” SHIBUYA, TOKYO, JAPAN, September 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What happens to Japan’s inbound...

W.B. Ray High Fighting Texan All-American Cheerleaders to Perform in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu, HI
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- W.B. Ray High School is proud to announce that five members of the Fighting Texan cheer team, Avery Libbey (Captain), Sophia Barerra, Sienna Garza, Tobin Hilliard...

TripAdvisor’s Top-Ranked Nightlife Experience in Waikīkī Blends Fun, Mystery, and History for Guests
Honolulu, Hawaii, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Magical Mystery Show! The Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel, produced by Hotel Magic LLC, continues to captivate audiences as the #1 “Thing to Do” in Honolulu on TripAdvisor. This award-winning...

Elevating Minds Psychiatry Expands Comprehensive ADHD Treatment and Medication Management Services Across Hawaiʻi
Adults in Hawaiʻi can access same-week ADHD treatment & medication management through Elevating Minds Psychiatry. HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Adults in Hawaiʻi seeking accessible and effective ADHD...

Visitor Spending Increased in August 2025 Despite Fewer Visitor Arrivals
Posted on Sep 30, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: September 30, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 806,776 total visitors to the Hawaiian...