More Kiwis now visit Hawaii’s neighbour islands

Health & Leisure
Thursday, 16 June 2016

Increasing numbers of New Zealanders are venturing beyond Honolulu and Oahu to Hawaii’s neighbour islands according to new figures from Hawaiian Airlines.
Rusty Williss, country director New Zealand for Hawaiian Airlines, said 12 per cent more travellers from New Zealand visited a neighbour island other than Oahu compared to the same time last year.


“The airline is seeing strong growth in visits to Maui and Hawaii Island - also known as the Big Island.

“The onset of winter here always brings a surge in New Zealand bookings to Hawaii and with our strengthening dollar, we’re expecting further interest from this market,” said Williss.

“While the tropical climate is a big drawcard for Kiwi visitors to Hawaii, more of us are now taking the opportunity to experience a slower pace of life free from internet connectivity or see sites such as active volcanoes and whale watching,” added Williss.

More Kiwis now visit Hawaii’s neighbour islands

Health & Leisure
Thursday, 16 June 2016

Increasing numbers of New Zealanders are venturing beyond Honolulu and Oahu to Hawaii’s neighbour islands according to new figures from Hawaiian Airlines.
Rusty Williss, country director New Zealand for Hawaiian Airlines, said 12 per cent more travellers from New Zealand visited a neighbour island other than Oahu compared to the same time last year.


“The airline is seeing strong growth in visits to Maui and Hawaii Island - also known as the Big Island.

“The onset of winter here always brings a surge in New Zealand bookings to Hawaii and with our strengthening dollar, we’re expecting further interest from this market,” said Williss.

“While the tropical climate is a big drawcard for Kiwi visitors to Hawaii, more of us are now taking the opportunity to experience a slower pace of life free from internet connectivity or see sites such as active volcanoes and whale watching,” added Williss.