Traveling to Hawaii - Responsible Tourism

Written by Jenni Liu, Sales & Events Coordinator

What comes to mind when you think of vacationing in Hawaii? It probably looks something like: hula dancers, luaus, surfing, and tropical drinks with umbrellas. And it’s true that you can see all of those things when you come here! But beyond the typical tourist experiences, there is a wealth of cultural events that may be explored. More and more, travelers are aware of how they may affect their destination, whether it is a third-world country or a developed region.

Responsible Tourism is a thriving trend for many, and travelers to Hawaii are no exception. Even the phrase “Responsible Tourism&...

Written by: Jenni Liu, Sales & Events Coordinator

Whether your company has 5 or 500 employees, odds are you’re doing something special for your team around the holidays. A staff Christmas party is a great way to say mahalo to your employees and recognize their hard work throughout the year, and it’s also an opportunity to give them a tangible show of your appreciation. If you’re still searching for gift ideas, read on!

1. Beach Day Accessories

Portable Speaker - Portable speakers are perfect for bringing the party to the beach, or just enjoying some relaxing music. Ranging from small and subtle to big and booming, there are many affordable options out there. Bonus points if ...

Corporate Group Travel - What To Do In Waikiki

Written by: Jenni Liu, Sales & Events Coordinator

So you’re planning a corporate incentive trip to reward your employees, or maybe you’re hosting a corporate retreat, and you think: Why not Hawaii? And indeed, why not! Our islands are no stranger to travelers from all over the world, but for U.S. mainlanders, the added bonus is that it’s a part of the U.S., so you get all the tropical escape feels while not having to worry about passports and foreign currency. While there are plenty of awesome activities to be found around all the islands, our focus here is on Waikiki, as this is where we see many corporate groups staying and pla...

Time for Chef Ronnie Nasuti to join Kitchen Creations at the Hawaii News Now Studios with Grace Lee.

He wanted to feature local farmers John & Brandy Augustine who made Waimanalo their home. They are excited to share fresh, organic produce with those who also recognize the value of nutritious food and a healthy lifestyle!

You'll find some ono produce grown on their farm such as Swiss Chard, Eggplant, Basil, Beets, Cabbage, Broccoli, Daikon Radish, Easter Egg Radish, Turnips, Carrots, Kholrabi, Arugula, AND Salad Greens. Can we say yum!

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Jenni & Jennifer of Tiki's Sales & Events had the chance to attend the red carpet premiere for Hawaii 5-0 and Magnum P.I. Sunset on the Beach in Waikiki.

There was so much excitement from the crowd, hundreds of fans from here and around the world came out to see the glittery cast walk the Red Carpet at Queen's Beach in Waikiki, and to watch the world premiere of both shows before they air next week.

Hawaii 5-0 saw its 10th Anniversary,

and the new Magnum P.I. celebrated a second season, and both shows are filmed on our beautiful home islands and feature great location cameos. Family and friends of the show were also there for love and support of the producers and cast, all of whom looked fabu...

Hawaii Hospitality, an upscale bimonthly magazine produced by award-winning writers and editors, reaches top hospitality executives and leading industry organizations, including the Hawaii Restaurant Association and the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association.

Tiki's Grill & Bar Director of Operations Michael Miller talks Cultural Intelligence, With Aloha.

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The magazine combines timely journalism with compelling graphics to highlight trends and people, providing timely and useful information about new technologies, equipment, events, legislative initiatives, and indu...

5 Fun Activities For Your Company Holiday Party

Written by: Jenni Liu, Sales & Events Coordinator

Mele Kalikimaka from Waikiki! What do you mean, “it’s too early to say Merry Christmas”? Most companies are already planning their holiday parties! Why not start revelling in the Christmas joy now? But planning a company event can seem like hard work: where to start? With the games, of course! What better way to let your employees know it’s a party than with some fun and festive activities! Some important things to keep in mind for a company party is the location and timing. Depending on where you live, an outdoor event wouldn’t be possible in wintertime, so you migh...

Written by: Jenni Liu, Sales & Events Coordinator

Aloha everyone! How was your July? Here at Tiki’s, we finished out the month with a whirlwind weekend of wedding mania, a.k.a. Hawaii Bridal Expo hosted by Brad Buckles BridesClub!* This premier trade show is a celebration and education of all things wedding, and vendor booths included venues & caterers (like Tiki’s!), photographers and videographers, cakes, florists and stylists, specialty linens and rentals, DJs and photo booths, coordinators, wedding gowns, tuxes, and makeup artists, just to name a few. There were also some wedding-adjacent vendors like gyms (gotta get in shape for the big day!), spas to pamper yourself or yo...

For many years, Chef Ronnie has supported the school by offering his culinary talents for a multitude of charity events, and many of our Tiki's Ohana team members have volunteered at these events.

A little history: In 1862, following a plea from King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma to the Church of England, the first Anglican bishop and priests arrived to establish the Diocese of Honolulu. By 1863, Father William R. Scott had secured property and begun Luaehu School in Lahaina, Maui. This was the beginning of the present 'Iolani School.

When Father Scott returned to England due to illness, Bishop Staley sent Father George Mason to relieve him. Father Mason continued to operate the school which hi...

Written by: Jenni Liu, Sales & Events Coordinator

Wedding season is in full swing here, and we couldn’t be more excited and busy. Here at Tiki’s, we love love! We also love seeing more and more destination couples coming with their friends and family all the way to our little islands in the Pacific to celebrate their most memorable day. Hawaii sees about 20,000 weddings a year, so if you’re considering making the trip to the land of Aloha, just know you’re in good company! But where to start? Here are 5 Pro Tips for planning a wedding in Hawaii that will make your experience as stress-free as possible--well, the wedding planning part, at least. When it comes to the to...