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2011 Press Releases

• Best Western Coconut Waikiki Hotel receives a “plus”- May 12, 2011 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts’ exclusive “birth certificate” discount- May 2, 2011(PDF)
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts launches “Enter to Win” contest - April 29, 2011 (PDF)
• Aqua’s Earth Day Promotion- April 8, 2011 (PDF)
• Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel introducing a diverse selection of packages- April 4, 2011 (PDF)
• Russell Siu to kick off new signature series at Kaua‘i Beach Resort on April 9- March 29, 2011 (PDF)
• Buy 2 weeks, Get 1 Free at Aqua Hotels & Resorts- March 17, 2011 (PDF)
• ‘Kanani’ Doll included in Aqua Waikiki Wave and Aqua Waikiki Pearl family package- March 14, 2011 (PDF)
• Kaua‘i Beach Resort presents “Classic Cocktails” pau hana on March 24- March 14, 2011 (PDF)
• Augie’s “Laugh Shack” opens on Friday, March 11 at Pagoda Hotel- March 3, 2011 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts first in Hawaii to partner with Flip.to- February 28, 2011 (PDF)
• Queen Kapi‘olani tees off with first O‘ahu golf package for kama‘āina- February 22, 2011 (PDF)
• Queen Kapi‘olani tees off with first O‘ahu golf package for kama‘āina- February 22, 2011 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels appoints June Nozoe and Janice Ishihara to sales positions- February 21, 2011 (PDF)
• Capische? captures national honor as “Most Romantic Restaurant”- February 7, 2011 (PDF)
• Romance your sweetie on Valentine’s with chocolates, chocolates and chocolates at Kaua‘i Beach Resort- February 3, 2011 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts introduces new “beach boutique” concept- January 31, 2011 (PDF)
• Pagoda Hotel invites kamaaina to stay a while with introductory offers- January 24, 2011 (PDF)
• Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel welcomes 2011 and kama‘aina with great rates- January 11, 2011 (PDF)

2010 Press Releases

• Pagoda Hotel embarks on new beginning as part of Aqua Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio – December 12, 2010 (PDF)
• Park Shore Waikiki offering travelers “everywhere internet”- 4G personal hot spot- December 8, 2010 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts welcomes Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel- December 6, 2010 (PDF)
• Kauai Beach Resort names Matthew Pickett, Resort Manager- December 6, 2010 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels Introduces “Don’t Touch My Package” Contest- November 30, 2010 (PDF)
• Kaua‘i Beach Resort reaches out to kama‘aina with fall specials- November 22, 2010 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts “Appreciates” San Francisco- October 21, 2010 (PDF)
• Aqua Waikiki Wave and Maile Sky Court receive 2010 Quality Assurance Awards from MLT Vacations- October 1, 2010 (PDF)
• Aqua says “Try Hawaii First”- September 29, 2010
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts promotes five operations team members- September 23, 2010 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts “Appreciates” Chicago- September 16, 2010 (PDF)
• “Fall Frenzy” of Hawaii deals from Aqua Hotels & Resorts- September 9, 2010 (PDF)
• Aqua adds Jessica Rayneri and NickMorley to the home office team- August 24, 2010 (PDF)
• “Escape to Molokai” to unwind, explore or both- July 29, 2010 (PDF)
• Hotel Wailea Enhances Guest Experiences with new Amenities and Services- July 29, 2010 (PDF)
• Divina Sanders named Executive Housekeeper for Aqua Bamboo & Spa- July 23, 2010 (PDF)
• Travel Agent Fall Special- July 21, 2010 (PDF)
• Kamaaina rate lowered at Kauai Beach Resort for 2010- July 15, 2010 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels appoints Scott Pauli Area General Manager- June 25, 2010 (PDF)
• Aqua Waikiki Wave’s, Leticia Gamiao named “Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year”- June 22, 2010 (PDF)
• Aqua welcomes Jernell Mendonca and Luana Kekaula-Castillo- May 24, 2010 (PDF)
• Aqua’s Best Western Coconut Waikiki ranked
  as One of World’s Best Hotels on Expedia® Insiders’ Select™ List- May 5, 2010 (PDF)

• Treat your Mom to brunch at Kauai Beach Resort- April 23, 2010 (PDF)
• Kauai Beach Resort “May Day” Celebration- April 20, 2010 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts adds Hotel Lanai- April 19, 2010 (PDF)
• Spring 2010 Sweepstakes from Aqua Hotels & Resorts- March 15, 2010 (PDF)
• Hotel Wailea Maui introduces “Sunrise Yoga” package- March 15, 2010 (PDF)
• Kauai Beach Resort celebrates new identity with introductory special- March 10, 2010 (PDF)
• Aqua Waikiki Pearl announces opening of new shops and stores- February 16, 2010 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels invites travel agents to visit Hawaii in 2010- February 14, 2010 (PDF)
• Aqua Waikiki Wave housekeeper, Leticia Gamiao, named “Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year”- January 20, 2010 (PDF)
• Kauai Beach Resorts hosts E Kanikapila Kakou 2010- January 18, 2010 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels offering “MSC Introductory Special” at Maile Sky Court- January 6, 2010 (PDF)

2009 Press Releases

• Aqua promotes James Odo and Karishma Chowfin and announces GSA appointments- December 14, 2009 (PDF)
• Celebrate a weekend of great music with a kama’aina room special at Hilton Kauai Beach Resort- November 15, 2009 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts adding Maile Sky Court as of December 1- November 13, 2009 (PDF)
• Robin Harlow promoted to Regional Director of Sales for Aqua Hotels- October 15, 2009 (PDF)
• “Own your own resort” in Wailea, Maui for $25K per day- October 14, 2010 (PDF)
• Oyster Hotel Reviews names 3 Aqua Hotels on “Best of Oahu” list- October 6, 2009 (PDF)
• Gary Rohanna named Director of Operations- October 3, 2010 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts offering ‘Pamper Me Pink’ Special in support of OVB’s Travel Pink, Travel Oahu campaign – September 1, 2009 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts announces “99 Days of Fall” special - August 18, 2009 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotel Molokai offering travel agents 50% discount – August 7, 2009 (PDF)
• Dan Bayne and Ann Ikuta join Aqua Hotels & Resorts sales team. Pacific Air Agency Group named GSA for South Korea – August 5, 2009 (PDF)
• Ilikai Hotel & Suites celebrates re-opening with ‘Hawaii Double Five-0′ – July 29, 2009 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts named to manage Hilton Kauai Beach Resort – July 24, 2009 (PDF)
• The Ilikai Hotel to Reopen July 24 – July 21, 2009 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts welcomes Aqua Waikiki Pearl – July 11, 2009 (PDF)
• Beachtree Properties select Aqua Hotels & Resorts to rebrand Hotel Molokai – July 1, 2009 (PDF)
• Black Diamond Hospitality unveils ‘Hotel Wailea Maui’ – June 15, 2009 (PDF)
• Diamond Wailea Resort & Spa honors outstanding Maui County students with scholarships – June 10, 2009 (PDF)
• Aqua announces summer promotion with Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii – June 9, 2009 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts offering “99 Days of Summer” in Waikiki for $99 or less per night – May 27, 2009 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels extends “Obama-rama” special – May 19, 2009 (PDF)
• Aqua Continental Welcomes Pet Dogs – May 6, 2009 (PDF)
• Diamond Wailea Resort & Spa adds new complimentary guest amenities – April 9, 2009 (PDF)
• Lendy Ma, Susan Weander and Deanne Takara promoted to manage Aqua Hotels in Waikiki – May 4, 2009 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts offering Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival Travel Package – April 14, 2009 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts’ Travel Agent ‘Fam’ Rates for 2009 – April 7, 2009 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels celebrate Earth Day with special kamaaina offer for April - March 30, 2009 (PDF)
• Best Western Coconut Waikiki Hotel offering Spring Specials – March 11, 2009 (PDF)
• Diamond Wailea Resort & Spa offering $199 Introductory Special and includes the resort fee – March 1, 2009 (PDF)
• Management Team announced for Aqua Waikiki Tides – February 2, 2009 (PDF)
• Black Diamond Hospitality selects Aqua Hotels & Resorts to operate Diamond Wailea Resort & Spa in Wailea, Maui – January 30, 2009 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels offers “Waikiki BOGO – Buy One, Get One 1/2 Off Sale – January 27, 2009 (PDF)

2008 Press Releases

• Aqua Hotels offers “Obama-rama” special celebrating the first President from Hawaii – December 22, 2008 (PDF)
• Employees of Aqua Hotels & Resorts donate goods to the Annual Lokahi Giving Project – December 12, 2008 (PDF)
• Benjamin Rafter named President and CEO of Aqua Hotels & Resorts and it’s Portfolio of 12 Waikiki Hotels - November 17, 2008 (PDF)
• Fall Travel Agent Specials from Aqua Hotels & Resorts - September 29, 2008 (PDF)
• “Fall Kamaaina Appreciation Special” at Park Shore Waikiki - September 18, 2008 (PDF)
• Aqua Bamboo & Spa Offering Exclusive Travel Agent Rate - September 10, 2008 (PDF)
• Aqua Bamboo & Spa Completes $2.5 Million in Upgrades and offers a “Bamboo Renewal” introductory special - September 9, 2008 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts is Hawaii’s first “employee-owned” hotel company - September 5, 2008 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts offering ‘Pamper Me Pink’ Special – September 1, 2008 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts and Best Western International Present Waikiki’s Only Best Western Franchise - August 22, 2008 (PDF)
• Taffeta Burr-Lewis and Karishma Chowfin Join Aqua’s Sales Team - August 14, 2008 (PDF)
• “No Surprises” Kamaaina Package at Aqua Coconut Waikiki - August 1 , 2008 (PDF)
• “Rainbow Honeymoon” gay and lesbian special from Aqua Hotels - August 1, 2008 (PDF)
• Aqua Announces Marketing Promotions and Appointment – July 28, 2008 (PDF)
• “Kamaaina FREE For All” from Aqua Hotels & Resorts – July 21, 2008 (PDF)
• SUMMER 2008 Newsletter – July 10, 2008 (PDF)
• Aqua to manage Park Shore Waikiki Hotel – June 27, 2008 (PDF)
• Aqua offers ‘Snooze -n- Crooze’ Special – June 16,2008 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels Announces Appointments in Revenue and Reservations – May 28, 2008 (PDF)
• “Locals Only Special” from Aqua Hotels – May 20, 2008 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels promotes KeAlii Alexander and Vince Mauldin – April 30, 2008 (PDF)
• Aqua Spring 2008 Newsletter – April 18, 2008 (PDF)
• AquaSPA Opens 3rd Waikiki Location - April 8, 2008 (PDF)
• Aqua Announces Hotel Appointments – March 24, 2008 (PDF)
• Aqua adds Honolulu Prince – March 6, 2008 (PDF)
• Aqua Coconut Plaza Closes for renovations on February 23 - February 22, 2008 (PDF)
• Aqua Waikiki Wave award #1 Best Hotel Values for 2008 – Hawaii - January 29, 2008 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels to manage Waikiki Beachside Hotel – January 28, 2008(PDF)

Articles
2011 Article


• Three great Pro Bowl travel packages to Honolulu, Hawaii- sports.yahoo.com, January 20, 2011
• Honolulu hotel prices see premier bump- staradvertiser.com, January 20, 2011

2010 Article


• Increased online conversion- sys-com.com, August 31, 2010 (PDF)
• Haute Happenings at The Hotel Wailea- hauteliving.com, August 27, 2010 (PDF)
• Continental Surf Hotel to get new look, new name- pacificbusinessnews.com, August 27, 2010 (PDF)
• Occupancy up but rates down- staradvertiser, August 23, 2010 (PDF)
• Oahu says ‘aloha’ to recovery- hotelnewsnow.com, August 17, 2010 (PDF)
• Hotel Wailea shows off renovations- staradvertiser.com, August 15, 2010 (PDF)
• Face to Face with Ben Rafter- traveldaily.co.uk, August 10, 2010 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels announces Fall Fam Rates to Hawaii- travelpulse.com, August 5, 2010 (PDF)
• Positive signs foster a sunnier outlook for Aloha State- travelweekly.com, July 26, 2010 (PDF)
• Hotel deals attract locals- Star Advertiser, July 11, 2010 (PDF)
• Businesses brace for civil union veto impact – July 7, 2010
• ‘Now is the right time’ for expansion, Aqua CEO says- May 24, 2010
• New life for Pineapple Isle’s little lodge – sfgate.com, April 27, 2010
• Aqua Hotels & Resorts adds Hotel Lanai - honoluluadvertiser.com, April 19, 2010
• How to celebrate Earth Day in paradise- sfgate.com, April 16, 2010

2009 Articles

• Aqua’s New Diamond – Travel Age West, February 16, 2009 (PDF)
• Best Western Coconut Waikiki Hotel offering Spring Specials – World Travel Trade News, March 12, 2009 (PDF)
• Gay-Friendly Hotel Brands – about.com, March 23, 2009 (PDF)
• Madelyn Miller: Aqua Hotels offers ‘Obama-rama’ special celebrating the first President from Hawaii – evalu8.org, March 23, 2009 (PDF)
• Beachtree Properties Select Aqua Hotels & Resorts to Rebrand the 53-room Hotel Molokai – Hotel Online, July 2, 2009 (PDF)
• Ramsfield Hospitality Finance Completes $5 million Refurbishment of the Former Honolulu Prince – Hotel Online July 14, 2009 (PDF)
• Hotels for Dogs – Travel Age West, July 20, 2009 (PDF)
• Ilikai Reopens – FoxNews, July 21, 2009 (PDF)
• Pamper Me Pink – Commissionable Canada, September 14, 2009 (PDF)

2008 Articles

• Aqua Rides a Wave of Success – Travel Age West, December 1, 2008 (PDF)
• Aqua Hotels selects new CEO - Honolulu Star Bulletin, November 18, 2008
• Waikiki hotel chain names new CEO - Pacific Business News, November 17, 2008
• New CEO is ready to take the reins at Aqua - Honolulu Advertiser, November 17, 2008 (PDF)
• Best Western CEO sees growth potential in Hawaii - Pacific Business News, November 7, 2008
• Ride ‘em cowboy via Aqua Hotels - Honolulu Star Bulletin, November 2, 2008
• Deals and Disney’s Land - San Francisco Chronicle, October 29, 2008
• Budget travel for families: Take fun along for the ride - LA Times, October 27, 2008
• Aqua Appoints Kemna, Wong to New Executive Posts - Travel Pulse, October 23, 2008
• Boutique hotel has the horses to offer a kamaaina special - Pacific Business News, October 24, 2008
• Season’s Greetings - New York Times, October 26, 2008
• Best Western Coconut Waikiki Hotel - About.com Guide to Hawaii / South Pacific Travel, October 7, 2008
• Better than a Bailout: Hawaiian’s “Secret” Airfare Sale - San Francisco Chronicle, September 29, 2008
• Holoholo: Park Shore Waikiki fall special - Honolulu Advertiser, September 28, 2008 (PDF)
• Gay and lesbian Honeymoon special - Ottawa Citizen, September 27, 2008
• Oahu hotel deals help fight breast cancer – Hawaii Magazine, September 26, 2008
• Waikiki warms to gay, lesbian tourists to tap sector’s growth - Honolulu Advertiser, September 21, 2008 (PDF)
• Internet helps find Waikiki hotel rooms for under $100 - Pacific Business News, September 19, 2008
• Hotels try to cling to $200 rate - Pacific Business News, September 19, 2008
• Aqua Hotels to offer stock ownership plan to workers - Honolulu Advertiser, September 9, 2008 (PDF)
• Aqua Becomes Hawaii’s First Employee-Owned Hotel Company - Travel Pulse, September 9, 2008
• Mike and Aida Paulin give employees a ‘piece of the rock’ - Hotel Online, September 8, 2008 (PDF)
• Aqua welcomes same-sex couples - Honolulu Star Bulletin, August 31, 2008
• Aqua heads to the Park – Travel Age West, July 19, 2008 (PDF)
• Hotels: Aqua Coconut Waikiki Hotel – Hotel Designs, July 9, 2008
• Aqua to Manage Park Shore Waikiki Hotel – Hotel Designs, July 8, 2008
• ‘Locals Only’ special at Aqua – Honolulu Star Bulletin, July 6, 2008
• Boutique Chic at Coconut Waikiki – Hawaii Hospitality, July/August 2008 (PDF)
• Hawaii fundraiser tops $1 million – Honolulu Star Bulletin, May 18, 2008
• Top 10 Eco-friendly Hotels in America by Aefa Mulholland – OutTraveler.com, April 2008
• Travel idea: 7 reasons to visit Oahu by Natalie Bahadur – CanadianLiving.com, April 2008
• Top 10 Quick Beach Getaways – Sherman’s Travel, March 2008
• Aqua Waikiki Wave, A Relative Bargain by Bruce Fisher – Hawaiirama.com, February 28, 2008
• Aqua shuts Waikiki hotel for extensive renovations by Allison Schaefers – Honolulu Star-Bulletin, February 23, 2008
• Hawaii hotels earn ‘Best Value’ ranking from guests by Erika Engle – Honolulu Star-Bulletin, February 10, 2008
• Best Hotel Values for 2008 (Aqua Waikiki Wave) - Budget Travel Magazine, February 2008 (PDF)

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