Eight travel advisors spent five nights in Hawai\u2018i staying at Aqua Palms Waikiki, followed by Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites in O\u2018ahu as part of Aqua-Aston Hospitality\u2019s adventurous trade famil in conjunction with Hawai\u2018i Tourism Oceania and Hawaiian Airlines.<\/strong><\/p>\n During their stay on the island last week, the agents from TravelManagers, itravel, Envoyage, MTA and Connected Travel experienced rooftop champagne at Aqua-Aston\u2019s ultra-luxury boutique hotel, ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki, and its award-winning restaurant, Mugen.<\/p>\n The group explored Hawai\u2018i with the adrenaline rush of a tour and zipline over Kualoa Ranch \u2013 a private natural reserve that has been the setting for the likes of Jurassic World and Jumanji films. Other memorable moments included a Paina Waikiki Luau; a Diamond Head hike; and snorkelling Turtle Canyon with Holokai Catamaran.<\/p>\n The trade fam participants inspected a selection of Aqua-Aston\u2019s range of apartments and hotel properties during their visit, such as Aston Waikiki Beach Tower and Aston Waikiki Sunset \u2013 with the hospitality group offering 11 properties across the island of O\u2018ahu for different price points and traveller needs.<\/p>\n Travel Advisor Jade Sharp from Connected Travel won a spot on the famil after attending a Hawaiian Airlines and Aqua-Aston Hospitality webinar in August.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat has really stood out to me about Aqua-Aston is the incredible variety of accommodation they offer,\u201d she said. \u201cI particularly love the apartment-style accommodation, with kitchens, separate living areas and multiple-bedroom options that create that real Hawaiian home-away-from-home feeling. They\u2019re fantastic for families, groups and multi-generational travellers who appreciate having extra space and flexibility.\u201d<\/p>\n Vicki Wood from itravel said the itinerary was excellent, with a great range of accommodation to inspect, from budget-friendly properties through to luxury.<\/p>\n \u201cAston Waikiki Beach Tower was a personal favourite,\u201d she said. \u201cI loved the beautiful welcome and all those little extras that make a stay feel special. Seeing such a broad range of properties has been invaluable, particularly when recommending accommodation to Australian clients with different budgets.\u201d<\/p>\n Mel Newton, trade director at Linkd Tourism, which represents Aqua-Aston Hospitality in ANZ, was impressed by so many accommodation options in Hawai\u2018i.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was brilliant for some of Australia\u2019s leading travel advisors to experience the Aqua-Aston value proposition first-hand,\u201d Newton said. \u201cThis includes fully-equipped kitchens, in-unit washing machines and dryers for most properties and double the space of a standard hotel room in many cases.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWith flights departing Sydney five times weekly direct to Honolulu, as Hawai\u2018i\u2019s airline we were thrilled to welcome our travel industry guests on board, have them experience Hawaiian Airline\u2019s unique hospitality and to help Aqua-Aston showcase the clever range of accommodation options on offer in Oahu,\u201d said host, Hawaiian Airlines sales development manager \u2013 Australia, Jennifer Edmunds.<\/p>\n Emily Watters, trade & PR manager for Hawai\u02bbi Tourism Oceania, said it\u2019s a destination with so many layers to discover.<\/p>\n \u201cEach island has its own distinct personality and experiences to explore,\u201d she said. \u201cFor many Australian and New Zealand travellers, the first visit is just the beginning. Every return offers an opportunity to see a different side of the islands, reconnect with their favourite places and discover somewhere new. 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