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American Airlines has been increasing its Chicago O'Hare service over the past year.

American challenges United with new routes from Chicago and Los AngelesAmerican will launch Chicago service to Maui next winter and Allentown, Pa., and Columbia, S.C., this...

Carnival Cruise Line’s Ken Tate, Janet Wygert, Christine Duffy and Kirk Neal.

2025 Readers Choice Awards winners: A night of celebrationThe industry gathered at the American Museum of Natural History to celebrate the best of the best in...

A group of students on the Imu Mea Ai tour complete building an imu, a traditional Hawaiian underground oven.

Some digging to do before digging in at this luau alternativeImu Mea Ai is a cultural food experience where guests participate in building the underground oven...

Hawaii debuts its new branding at Los Angeles Rams gameThe Hawaii Tourism Authority said the NFL game was the ideal spot to launch the "Hawaii Stays With...

Anaina Hou Community Park will be hosting this year's US Open Mini Golf Championships.

Hawaii to host U.S. Open Mini Golf ChampionshipThe event, which includes a Pro-Am tournament, the U.S. Open main event and an awards ceremony, will...

Renovations to airport gates and lobbies throughout Hawaii is expected to extend through 2029.

Hawaiian Airlines unveils $600 million plan to improve airports, widebody jetsAirport renovations will concentrate on lobbies and gates, and will include the construction of...

A junior suite at the Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra in Honolulu. Units in the hotel's Waikiki and Kona Towers feature new custom furnishings and modern lighting.

Honolulu's Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra gets a fresh new lookThe revamp touched 1,176 units across the hotel's Waikiki and Kona towers.

In early 2026, Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection is debuting oceanfront two-bedroom suites, one of several new options for visitors to the Aloha State.

In early 2026, Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection is debuting oceanfront two-bedroom suites, one of several new options for visitors to the Aloha State. Photo Credit: Courtesy Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection What's new for Hawaii visitors in 2026

The new year brings several changes for travelers to Hawaii, including hotel openings, new attractions and restaurant debuts.

A Boeing 717 that Hawaiian Airlines uses for Hawaii interisland flights.

Dropping its GDS surcharge has paid off for Hawaiian AirlinesHawaiian Airlines parent Alaska Air Group said there's been a "meaningful share shift" in Sabre bookings since the surcharge was scrapped and interisland Hawaii fares restored in the GDS.

A bartender prepares a round of mai tais for guests taking the Kauai Rum Safari Tour at Kilohana Plantation.

How to enhance a plantation tour? Just add rumThe Kauai Rum Safari Tour is a one-of-a-kind experience that combines a tour of Kilohana Plantation, some island history and a chance for guests to sample a number of the locally produced libations.

Inside the Sphere Theater, guests are immersed in 360-degree visuals during the "Mele" performance.

Immersed in the music of Hawaii on Maui"Mele: The Hawaiian Music Experience" at the Maui Ocean Center's Sphere Theater combines music, dance and visuals to showcase Hawaii's beauty and heritage.

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Kaua'i, Hawai'i's fourth largest island, is nicknamed the "Garden Isle" due to tropical rainforests, waterfalls and green valleys covering much of the island. Mount Waialeale, pictured here, is one of the wettest places on earth.

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