Show Your Aloha Spirit All Month Long By Purchasing Aloha Festivals Ribbons

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

HONOLULU – Aloha Festivals ribbons are now available for purchase and will help support Hawai‘i’s longest-running Hawaiian cultural celebration and premier kama‘aina festival. Ribbon sales help defray the cost of the free events offered throughout September. Those who purchase a ribbon will have the chance to enter a sweepstakes for a Hawaiian Airlines round trip for two in coach class to Las Vegas or Manila and other fabulous prizes. In addition, Aloha Festivals has partnered with O‘ahu hotels and businesses to give discounts to customers who show their support by wearing their 2011 ribbon.

“Each purchase of an Aloha Festivals ribbon helps us to continue to share the rich culture and heritage of Hawai‘i and the spirit of Aloha with both kama‘aina and visitors through music, dance, cuisine and art,” said Paul Tomonari, co-chair of the Aloha Festivals board of directors. “Please show your Aloha Spirit by purchasing and wearing an Aloha Festivals ribbon.”

Aloha Festivals ribbons are available for purchase at the following retail locations:

O‘ahu Safeway Hawai‘i Stores
ABC Stores
Jeff Chang Pottery at Pearlridge Center (Uptown)
Royal Hawaiian Jewelry at Pearlridge Center (Downtown)
Waikiki Community Center
Ribbons are also available for purchase online at www.alohafestivals.com (click on “Merchandise”).

Those wearing an Aloha Festivals ribbon in September receive the following discounts:

Kualoa Ranch:During the month of September, save 10% on any Hawaiian Experience tour or package, including the new “Sunset Experience,” featuring the most popular Movie Site & Ranch Tour, Ancient Hawaiian Fishpond & Garden Tour, plus dinner and Hawaiian entertainment under the stars. Restrictions apply. Call 808-237-7321 for details.

Hotels: (Please visit www.alohafestivals.com for details and restrictions.)

Ala Moana Hotel (special rate, Kona Tower, $105, Waikiki Tower, $199, Sept. 12-26, 2011, 808-944-4309, czarina.lam@alamoanahotel.com)
Aqua Hotels & Resorts (15% off the best available rate at 11 Waikiki Hotels, Sept .15 - 30, 2011, toll-free 866-406-2782, reservations@aquaresorts.com)
Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk (special rate based on availability, $199+, Sept. 12-26, 2011, 808-921-2345, reservations@embassysuiteswaikiki.com)
Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki (special rate starting at $120, Sept. 12-26, 2011, 808-952-4748 or toll-free 800-321-6248, reservations@princehawaii.com)
Hilton Hawaiian Village (special rate starting at $149, Sept. 12-26, 2011, 808-949-4321)
Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort (special rate starting at $135, Sept. 1-30, 2011, 808-931-3001, revenue@hibeachcomber.com)
Ilima Hotel (special rate, $140 1-br, $170 2-br, Sept. 12-26, 2011, call Karen or Courtni at 808-923-1877, mail@ilima.com)
Imperial Hawaii Resort at Waikiki (special rate starting at $75+, Sept. 12-26, 2011, call Tony Gabriel at 808-921-7531 x6531, tgabriel@imperialofwaikiki.com)
Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa (special rate starting at $235+ with food discounts, early check-in and late check-out options, Sept. 12-26, 2011, 808-921-4560)
Outrigger Luana Waikiki (special rate starting at $99+, Sept. 1 to December 21, 2011, toll-free 800-688-7444, reservations@outrigger.com)
Outrigger Reef (special rate starting at $149+, Sept. 7-30, 2011, 808-924-6067, beachfront.orf@outrigger.com)
Outrigger Regency Waikiki Beach Walk (special rate starting at $170+, Sept. 1 to December 31, 2011, toll-free 800-688-7444, reservations@outrigger.com)
Outrigger Waikiki (special rate starting at $169+, Sept. 7-30, 2011, 808-921-9780 or toll-free 800-863-6860, beachfront.owk@outrigger.com)
Pacific Marina Inn (special rate starting at $69+, Sept. 12-26, 2011, call Gino at 808-836-1131)
Paradise Bay Resort (special 20% off rack rate, Sept. 12-26, 2011, call Jonette Knight at 808-239-6867, paradisebayresort@gmail.com)
Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort (special rate starting at $270+ with food discounts, early check-in and late check-out options, Sept. 12-26, 2011, 808-921-4560)
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani (special rate starting at $120+ with food discounts, early check-in and late check-out options, Sept. 12-26, 2011, 808-921-4560)
Sheraton Moana Surfrider (special rate starting at $120+ with food discounts, early check-in and late check-out options, Sept. 12-26, 2011, 808-921-4560)

The purchase of a ribbon offers an opportunity to enter the sweepstakes to win one of our fabulous prizes. Some examples are listed below. (Visit www.alohafestivals.com for a complete listing of prizes.)

Hawaiian Airlines round trip for 2 in coach class to Las Vegas
Hawaiian Airlines round trip for 2 in coach class to Manila
Polynesian Adventure Hawaii Volcano One-Day Flyaway for 2
Royal Hawaiian Center - $250 shopping spree
Waikiki Beach Walk - $250 shopping spree
Ala Moana Center - $250 shopping spree
Pearlridge Shopping Center - $250 shopping spree
Magic of Polynesia – show tickets for 2

Sweepstakes entries may be dropped off at the following locations:

Pearlridge Center Court (Uptown)
Waikiki Community Center
Waikiki Improvement Association (in the Waikiki Shopping Plaza, 2250 Kalakaua Ave., #405-2)
Entries can also be mailed to P.O. Box 15945, Honolulu, HI 96830 (one entry per envelope)

About Aloha Festivals

Aloha Festivals was first held in 1946 as Aloha Week, and over the past six and a half decades has become a celebration of Hawaiian culture, integrating the traditions and cultures of the Islands through music, dance, cuisine and art. All festivities are coordinated by a volunteer board of directors. Aloha Festivals is funded by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, corporate and private sponsorships, and sales of Aloha Festivals ribbons and merchandise.

More information about Aloha Festivals and its events can be found at www.alohafestivals.com, Facebook (facebook.com/AlohaFestivals), Twitter (@AlohaFstvls), or by calling 808-483-0730.

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