The exciting airlift additions in 2019 set Hawaiʻi up for success in 2020 and beyond! Hawaiian Airlines started a direct flight from Honolulu to Boston. Read more HERE. Southwest Airlines began service from four major cities in California to Hawaiʻi: Oakland San Diego...
While the holidays can turn into a stressful few months of traveling and shopping, we wanted to take a moment and remind ourselves of the magic the holidays bring. Below are some inspiring tips from vendor partners and our own ISI team to remind us of the true meaning...
Photo Credit: http://archive.hokulea.com/ike/kalai_waa/kane_evolution_hawaiian_canoe.html Outrigger canoes first arrived in Hawaiʻi around 200 AD, some large enough to hold up to 80 people, and were filled with essential items like edible plants, water, and animals to...
Are you getting enough sleep at night? If not, you’re going to want to keep reading! If we live to be 90 years old, we will spend 32 years (or 36%) of our lives sleeping. It’s time to stop treating sleep as the enemy, or feeling guilty about sleeping. For this month’s...
When traveling to new places, it is important to be respectful of the culture in the place you are visiting. Cultural sensitivity starts with an awareness of, and appreciation for, the differences and similarities that exist between cultures. Attention must be given...
Airport Greeters What is a Destination Management Company (DMC) and what do they do? That is a great question and one we are often asked! A DMC is a local partner that becomes an extension of the planning team. Companies planning meetings and incentives are on a...
One of the values we hold dear to us here in Hawaiʻi is Mālama ʻĀina or taking care of the land. The tourism and hospitality industry must simultaneously welcome our visitors and teach about sustainability and preserving our sacred land. One of the leaders in the...
We're back with a follow up from our June "Tips From Tats" - Eye Protectionand it couldn't be on a more appropriate day. Today is National Sunglasses Day- a day to celebrate sunnies & share the message of UV protection! We can't think of a better resource to...
The global usage of social media is growing every single year. People all over the world are liking, following, tweeting, sharing, snapping, and engaging in a way that they never have before. Consider these statistics: There are more than 3 BILLION daily active users...