Hawaiian Tourism Oceania has launched a new self-famil program for Kiwi agents, which can be combined with Hawaiian Airlines’ current industry fares.
Speaking at this week’s Aloha Down Under events HTO’s Darragh Walshe highlighted the state’s continued appeal for Kiwis. While 5.3% year-on-year decline in air capacity between New Zealand and Hawai‘i has seen Kiwi arrivals to Hawai‘i slip 4% Jan-Jul, compared to the same time last year, Walshe says the Kiwi traveller daily spend and length of stay is ‘very high’. “…and if you multiply the two in terms of the actual spend per visit, we are up with the top markets globally’,” he told those at the event. One in four New Zealanders also visits a neighbour island beyond Oahu. “And that’s actually one of the highest ratios globally. And it’s actually improved from one in five last year, so it’s definitely due to the knowledge we have in the industry and the ability to be able to match an island’s characteristics and key attractions with the visitor who’s heading there,” added Walshe. “And as we all know, every destination is unique, and for Hawai‘i, the key is to understand that Hawai‘i has so much depth beyond that sun and sand.”
. . . The Details
Agents can now access a range of 50 Hawai‘i hotel and attraction self famil rates HERE. “We now have much more of a thorough compilation to help travel agents create their own self -famils,” adds Walshe. New year rates will be added when they come to hand.
. . . HA Agent Rates
HA is offering travel industry rates from $811pp return, on sale to 31 Dec for travel 18 Nov to 12 Dec or 09 Jan–31 Mar. Travel agents can travel with their partner and dependants. Airline employees are also eligible for these
