Sky Radio Selects The Hilton Waikoloa Village As The Hawaiian Destination Of The Year

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – May 22, 2003 -- Sky Radio Network Inc. has awarded the Hilton Waikoloa Village, located on Hawaii’s Big Island, its prestigious 2003 Hawaiian Destination of the Year Award. The Hilton Waikoloa was selected by Sky Radio’s travel judges after reviewing 6 semi-finalists.

According to Sky Radio CEO and Executive Producer Marc Holland, “Hilton scored first in seven of ten criteria, including customer service, family friendliness, brand experience, dining, spa facilities, and value.”

“We are extremely honored and proud to be chosen by Sky Radio as its Best Hawaiian Destination. It’s our goal to have guests go home with a true Hawaiian experience and not just a great tan,” said Dieter Seeger, General Manager of the Big Island’s Hilton Waikoloa Village.

“What really pushed Hilton over the top this year was the friendliness of the staff, the impeccable setting, and the dolphin experience. I’ve never seen an attraction as popular, profitable, and worthwhile as Dolphin Quest®,” said Holland.

“2003 has been a down year for both leisure and business travel,” added Holland, “Yet rather than cutting back on staff and services, the Hilton operated at close to 100%, and the guests we interviewed felt nothing but the spirit of Aloha.”

About Sky Radio:

Sky Radio is the world’s largest producer of inflight business programming. Its shows are heard on American, United, Delta, US Air, America West, and Northwest airlines and reach a potential audience of over 18 million passengers on a network of 85,000+ flights per month. Find Sky Radio online at www.skyradionet.com.


About The Hilton Waikoloa Village:

Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaii's Big Island offers lush tropical gardens, exotic wildlife, cascading waterfalls, tranquil lagoons and waterways, playful dolphins, three swimming pools, beautifully appointed guest rooms, and extensive indoor and outdoor meeting and event venues. Amenities include two championship golf courses, a seaside putting course, world-class tennis, the luxurious Kohala Sports Club & Spa, nine restaurants, the Museum Walkway, Camp Menehune children's program and Hawaiian cultural activities. For more information call (808) 886-1234 or visit www.HiltonWaikoloaVillage.com