Aloha Friday IncorporatingFri 21 Aug Tabs 15 On Travel p14 Aqua-Aston Rebrand Moonlighting On Aqua Hospitality and Aston Hotels and Resorts have announced they will now operate under the Aqua-As- Hawaii Island ton Hospitality brand—the latest step in a two-year integration of the two hotel management companies. A natural part of the integration pro- cess has been developing a refreshed identity, says Aqua-Aston Hospitality president and chief operating officer Matt Bailey. “Operating under the Aqua-Aston Relive The Aloha Spirit Hospitality banner, we now have a Turtle Bay Resort is offering a Fri new look and have further differenti- pick-me-up to recreate the aloha ated our five brands,” he says. spirit (literally) for agents and their The five brands are Aston Hotels & clients. Available at the North Shore Resorts, a provider of hotels, con- resort’s The Point sunset pool and dominium resorts and villas in Ha- bar the popular shaker even includes waii and US mainland locations; coconut water so it’s got to be good Aqua Hotels and Resorts, described for you, right? as stylish, upper-mid scale hotels The recipe: In a cocktail shaker com- throughout Hawaii; Lite Hotels; In- bine a cup of ice, 35mls of vodka, For clients looking for something for a five-night minimum stay. stinct Hotel Collection (formerly 30ml of coconut water, 40 mls of a little different to do on Ha- The deal includes beachfront suite known as Monogram); and Maui lime sour, a handful of mint and waii Island, moonlight manta ray accommodation; daily breakfast Condo & Home, which offers guests some crushed pineapple.. then shake, dives are now available at Mauna buffet for two; a one-time resort the chance to ‘live like a local’ during shake, shake, says Turtle Bay Resort. Kea Beach Hotel. credit of USD750; private guided extended stays and is expanding its “We recommend you putting some The Exactly Like Nothing Else twilight manta swim for two. Clients portfolio of professionally managed hula hip action in while you shake for Moonlight Manta Swim package will also receive a Koa wood framed condo accommodations across the some extra aloha,” it adds. is priced from USD6261 plus tax keepsake photo; hotel-monogramed islands. beach towels and tote. Like The promotion is valid for stays through to 18 Dec, subject to avail- Hawaii ability. For details and pricing, con- Tourism NZ tact your preferred wholesaler. Handcrafted Focus. Maui Beach Upgrades For clients staying the the south During Oct work will be undertaken Maui region looking for a little spa at the Royal Kahana Maui to fortify indulgence, the spa in Andaz Maui the shoreline to prevent further at Wailea Resort specialises in hand- erosion of the property’s beach. The crafted products featuring elements work is expected to be completed by from the islands. In the Apothecary 31 Oct,weather permitting. Lounge, consultants prepare a cus- Beach access will be available, and tomised awili (blend) of ingredients the swimming pool will still be open HA’s Launches Its Own Quirky Safety Video and store the recipes for guests’ for use. Hawaiian Airlines has launched a new in-flight safety video which aims to personalised body treatments and The property is apologising for the highlight top destinations throughout the islands. The four-minute video facials. The Omakase Apothecary inconvenience and is offering the features more than 30 HA crew members and their staff who journey to Experience is two or more treat- chance for agents to reschedule their favourite Hawaiian locations, including Yokohama Beach and Kualoa ments in a custom-designed pack- or cancel their stay and will allow Ranch on Oahu; Haleakala National Park and Po’olenalena Beach on Maui; age, such as body wrap and facial, or clients to rebook at the same rate Waimea Canyon and Waikoko Farm on Kauai; and Saddle Road Lava Fields massage and manicure. For detail, through to 31 Oct 2016, subject to and Umauma Falls on Hawaii Island. Check out the video HERE see maui.andaz.hyatt.com availability. AKL HNL From * $1175 pp * Sales to 04 September. For full details see your GDS..