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What's New on KauaiPrinceville Resort Rebranding to St. Regis January 2008 Princeville Resort will soon begin renovations of its 252-room luxury cliff top property on the north shore of Kaua‘i. The renovations will increase the status of the Starwood property, which is currently a four-star resort. It will be re-branded as a St. Regis, the hotel company’s most exclusive brand once renovations are complete. Completion is scheduled for March 2009. Media Contact: Stephanie Kaluahine Reid, Director of Public Relations Princeville Resort Phone: 808-826-2286 Fax: 808-826-2219 www.PrincevilleHotelHawaii.com Koloa Landing on Kaua‘i Will be Outrigger Condominium Collection’s Newest Addition January 2008 Outrigger Enterprises Group will manage Koloa Landing at Po‘ipu Beach, a new 24-acre, luxury resort condominium project currently under construction on the southern tip of Kaua‘i. The first phase of the $285 million project is slated for completion in 2009. Koloa Landing will be comprised of 323 upscale resort condominiums with luxury resort amenities and services. Media Contact: Nancy Daniels, Public Relations Manager Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Phone: 808-921-6839 Fax: 808-921-6901 nancy.daniels@outrigger.com www.Outrigger.com ANARA Spa Renovations Complete January 2008 The ANARA Spa at the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa has completed its garden spa expansion. At more than 45,000 square feet, this is now the largest spa on Kaua‘i, and the second largest in the state. The garden spa is set amidst a lush garden, waterfalls and serene pools. The multi-million dollar expansion added five open-air bungalows featuring lava rock showers and a steam grotto. Media Contact: Diann Hartman, Public Relations Manager Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa Phone: 808-240-6436 Fax: 808-742-3802 www.GrandHyattKauai.com Aloha Airlines Begins New Flights from California January 2008 In January, Aloha began nonstop service from San Diego to Lihu‘e four times weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday it will also fly nonstop to Lihu‘e from Orange County, with direct one-stop service offered the other four days of the week. Media Contact: Stu Glauberman, Director Corporate Communications Aloha Airlines Phone: 808-539-5947 sglauberman@alohaairlines.com www.AlohaAir.com New Activities at Kilohana Plantation December 2007 Kilohana Plantation in Lihu‘e has created a new luau, which is open to the general public on Tuesdays. Kilohana Plantation will also be creating a rum distillery slated to for completion in summer 2008. It will be made from molasses from Gay & Robinson sugar plantation on Kaua‘i’s west side. The Kilohana Railway Tour also has a new 3-hour; 40 minute combination railway tour and hike. This allows participants to get off the train, feed the goats and pigs, hike through the fruit orchards and gardens, then board the train to finish the tour. Media Contact: Fred Atkins, General Partner and Managing Director Kilohana Plantation Phone: 808-245-5608 Fax: 808-245-7818 Kilohana@hawaiilink.net www.KilohanaKauai.com Coconut Marketplace Plans $5 Million Renovation December 2007 M & J Wilkow Ltd. recently purchased the Coconut Marketplace in Waipouli. The company is planning a $5 million renovation of the property including new paint and roofing. The multi-colored plantation-era pipes in the common spaces will be removed and replaced with Asian-inspired, landscaped open space. Media Contact: Frank Zablan, Property Manager Coconut Marketplace Phone: 808-822-3641 fzablan@wilkow.com Kaua‘i Programs Rank in Islands Magazine’s “Blue List” December 2007 Islands magazine recently compiled a “blue list” of the top 100 leaders in responsible tourism. Kaua‘i County’s Kaua‘i Made program was recognized for using products created with on-island materials including unique products such as passion fruit wasabi mustard, koa wood paddles and shell jewelry. Limahuli Garden and Preserve was also honored for preserving culture through restoration including repopulating the rare alula plant and rediscovering and propagating a native hibiscus once believed extinct. Media Contacts: Beth Tokioka, Director Kaua‘i Office of Economic Development Phone: 808-241-6390 btokioka@kauai.gov -or- Janet Leopold National Tropical Botanical Gardens Leopold@ntbg.org Phone: 808-332-7324 Delta Offers New Nonstop Flight From Los Angeles to Lihu‘e November 2007 Delta Air Lines has added a new nonstop flight between its Los Angeles gateway and Lihu‘e, effective June 5, 2008. Flights will depart from Los Angeles daily at noon, to arrive in Lihu‘e at 2:50 p.m. Return flights will leave Lihu‘e at 8:50 p.m. to arrive in Los Angeles the following day at 5:10 a.m. Media Contact: Kent Landers, Director of External Communications Delta Air Lines Phone: 404-715-2554 Fax: 404-715-5876 www.Delta.com Aveda Opens at Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa November 2007 Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa at the Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa has opened its doors and is now offering guests a full menu of facials, massages and other pampering treatments using Aveda products that are purely plant-sourced. This is the first Aveda spa on Kaua‘i, and the only Aveda resort spa in Hawai‘i. Media Contact: Nancy Daniels, Public Relations Manager Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Phone: 808-921-6839 Fax: 808-921-6901 Nancy.Daniels@OutRigger.com www.OutRigger.com Alaska Airlines to Offer Seattle - Kaua‘i Flights October 2007 Alaska Airlines now operates daily nonstop service between Seattle and Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i. The Seattle-Kaua‘i flights started on October 28 and flies on a 157-passenger Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The carrier, which has a 75-year history, says its customers had been asking for Hawai‘i service for many years. Media Contact: Brad Walker, Director of Leisure Marketing Alaska Airlines Phone: 206-920-2914 www.AlaskaAir.com Limahuli Gardens Honored with Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Award August 2007 Limahuli Gardens on Kaua‘i’s north shore was honored with a coveted Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) Koa Award. This award recognizes the organization’s commitment to perpetuating and preserving Hawai‘i’s host culture. The preserve was most recognized for developing Hawaiian Knowledge by preservation of natural resources via research, hands-on work and educational opportunities. Their work has led to the restoration of numerous taro terraces, the collection and perpetuation of rare and endangered Native Hawaiian plants and the creation of educational tours. Media Contact: Janet Leopold National Tropical Botanical Gardens Phone: 808-332-7324 Leopold@ntbg.org The Ko‘a Kea Hotel & Resort (former Po‘ipu Beach Hotel) Construction Underway July 2007 The Ko‘a Kea Hotel & Resort is undergoing construction and will be completed in summer 2008. The 121-guestroom beachfront hotel will include a fresh new design including guestrooms and suites, as well as a stunning new restaurant and luxury spa facility. The hotel, which closed in 1992, is located on Po‘ipu Beach between Kiahuna Plantation Resort and the Kaua‘i Marriott Resort & Beach Club. Media Contact: Erin Franklin, Senior Account Executive Victoria King Public Relations, Inc. Phone: 310-207-5175 Erin@vkpr.com Safari Helicopter Tours’ New Tour Takes Visitors to View Rare Exotic Plants July 2007 Safari Helicopters will soon transport visitors to a 10-acre site by Olokele Canyon, to visit a new rare exotic plant refuge. From the helicopter landing pad visitors can photograph mountain scenery and experience an in-depth presentation on natural and human history and its connection to the Pacific region. This project is the only one of its kind in the state. Media Contact: Preston Meyers, Owner Safari Helicopters Phone: 808-246-0136 PrestonMeyers@SafariHelicopters.com www.SafariHelicopters.com Malama Ola Events Share Cultural Healing Practices July 2007 A new event titled Malama Ola (meaning “to take care of life”) will demonstrate healing and meditative practices from diverse cultures during a two-day series of events on October 20 and 21, 2007 at the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa in Po‘ipu, Kaua‘i. Malama Ola will teach health-related practices from the Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, and Indian cultures. This will address indigenous healing traditions, health risks, antioxidants, physiology, yoga as a healing practice and nutritional cooking. Attendees will also be able to participate in classes offered at a nominal fee. Malama Ola is partially sponsored by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority. Media Contact: Stella Burgess, Director of Hawaiian culture Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa Phone: 808-240-6369 SBurgess@Hyatt.com www.PoipuBeach.org/special_events Secret Beach Hideaway Undergoes Renovations July 2007 Secret Beach Hideaway, owned by real estate innovators Michele and Justin Hughes, has been undergoing major expansion and evolution. Beginning with just 5.5 acres in 1979, this magnificent ocean-front property now spans 40 acres, including The Villa, Secret Beach Properties, LLC, Hale Nanea and Hale Lani. Secret Beach Hideaway hosts gorgeous terrain and dramatic ocean and sunset vistas. Media Contact: Michele Hughes, Owner The Michele Hughes Company Phone: 808-639-0904 mhdctiburon@comcast.net www.SecretBeachKauai.com # # # Updated 1/28/08 Press ReleasesWHAT'S NEWKauai Festivals Latest News Weather Update Kauai Increases Sales and Marketing Efforts Kauai Update 10.16.06 Kauai Update 2.06FACT SHEETFact SheetCULTURE & HISTORYHistoric Kauai Honoring The Culture Ancient Sacred SitesADVENTUREOff the Beaten Path Indiana Jones AdventureROMANCERomance Packages Lovers ParadiseFAMILIESPrograms for Children Playground For FamiliesHEATH & WELLNESSHealth And WellnessGOLFKauai Greens Fees Home to Four of the Best Courses in Hawaii Golf Courses Garner Conde Nast Top Spots Discover Golfs Ultimate Island GreenSPECIALTY TRAVELMeeting Facilities On a Shoestring Budget The Luxury LifestyleMEDIA CONTACTMedia ContactsHIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOSDownload Photos
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