ALOHA MARKET LA OFFERS EXCLUSIVE VALUABLE PRIZES INCLUDING A TRIP TO HAWAI‘I

ALOHA MARKET LA OFFERS EXCLUSIVE VALUABLE PRIZES INCLUDING A TRIP TO HAWAI‘I 

Venice Beach Pop-Up Showcasing Iconic Hawai‘i Brands and 50+ Emerging Businesses Offers $10k in Prizes and Fun Island-Inspired Activities

Los Angeles, CA – (September 10, 2024) –Mana Up announces an exciting lineup of giveaways totaling nearly $10,000, along with exclusive gifts for attendees of Aloha Market LA, an immersive Hawai‘i shopping experience set to take place in Venice Beach, from September 20-22. Shoppers will have the chance to win incredible prizes, enjoy limited-edition products, and participate in fun, immersive activities celebrating all things Hawai‘i. 

Exclusive Giveaways Include:

To enter, RSVP at www.AlohaMarketLA.com. For additional entries, follow participating companies on Instagram. No purchase is necessary. Full Aloha Market LA Terms and Conditions are available.

1. Grand Prize:
• Two roundtrip tickets to Hawai‘i on Hawaiian Airlines (120,000 HawaiianMiles)
• Four-night stay at The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort plus tickets to Ahaaina, A Royal Hawaiian Luau for two guests
• $200 shopping spree at House of Mana Up
2. Year of Waiākea:
• Three lucky winners will receive a year's supply of Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Water (12 cases of 500ml bottles).
3. King's Hawaiian Prize:
• The Aloha Box (details to be confirmed)
• Exclusive factory tour for LA-based winners.
4. Honolulu Cookie Company:
• (2) Pineapple Treasures Gift Trays
5. Hawaiian Host + Mauna Loa:
• $250 gift card for Hawaiian Host and Mauna Loa products.
6. Shaka Tea:
• A year’s supply of Shaka Tea and exclusive merchandise.
7. Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows:
• Oceanview 3-night stay, daily Breakfast Buffet at Lahaina Noon, Two (2) VIP tickets to the ‘Myths of Maui’ Luau located oceanfront on premise at Royal Lahaina Resort.
8. Maui Hana Resort:
• A two-night stay in a standard room with a charter flight round trip between Kahului to Hana. 

Free Gifts for Attendees with Registration:

Shoppers must RSVP on www.AlohaMarketLA.com to receive complimentary products listed below.

1. King's Hawaiian:
• Free 12-pack of King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls and a shopping tote with $75+ purchase.
• Free pretzel bites for the first 100 shoppers on Friday and Saturday.
2. Shaka Tea:
• 1 free assorted Shaka Tea for all shoppers.
3. Kō Hana Rum:
• 1 Complimentary Mai Tai for shoppers who pre-register for Aloha Market.
4. Mauna Loa:
• Free macadamia nut minis at their signature cart
5. Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Water:
• 1 free bottle for all shoppers.

Additionally, various special experiences will await shoppers at Aloha Market LA including:

• Honolulu Cookie Co. will feature a special limited-editionMaui No Ka Oi collection, with proceeds supporting Maui relief efforts.
• Traditional lei making workshops with Leis by Leilani Huggins. Plus, shop Mauna Loa’s limited-edition box of Chocolate Covered Macadamias, featuring a design based on a lei honoring its home island, made by Huggins. 
• Hawaiian Airlines x Mana Up Collaboration: Exclusive products from Tag Aloha Co., Pono Potions, and Bradley & Lily, celebrating Hawaiian Airlines’ 95th anniversary and featuring the carrier’s heritage designs.
• Customizable Shaka Tea canvas totes: Personalize your own tote on-site.
• Food demos featuring King’s Hawaiian Sweet Bread Rolls in creative recipes crafted by Hawai‘i entrepreneurs.

Aloha Market LA is presented by Mana Up and The Hawaiian Islands. The event is also supported by Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa, Honolulu Cookie Company, King’s Hawaiian, Kō Hana Rum, Kahala, Shaka Tea, and Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Water. This limited-time event promises a unique blend of shopping, culture, and experiences straight from the Hawaiian Islands. 

Aloha Market Pop-Up Details:

• What: Aloha Market LAby Mana Up
• Where: 1511 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
• When: September 20 - 22 (10AM - 5PM, Fri & Sat; 10AM - 4PM Sun)
• General admission: Free (Select events will be ticketed and must be reserved). 
• For more information and to RSVP, visit: Aloha Market LA

About Mana Up

Founded by Meli James & Brittany Heyd, Mana Up is an accelerator and venture fund that introduces 100% Hawai‘i-based companies to global markets, and boosts economic opportunity for the people of Hawai‘i. To date, 95 companies have participated in the six-month program that provides expansion opportunities and helps solve business challenges. For more information about the accelerator program, visit ManaUpHawaii.com, and to shop and explore products from the company’s entrepreneurs, visit HouseofManaUp.com.  

Mana Up is supported by Kamehameha Schools, Castle & Cooke Hawai‘i, Hawaiian Airlines, Bank of Hawai‘i, ALTRES, Hawai‘i Technology Development Corporation, Innovate Hawai‘i, American Savings Bank, Ulupono Initiative, Young Brothers, UHA Health Insurance, Pineapple Tweed, Shopify, Foodland, DFS, and Dole Plantation.

About The Hawaiian Islands & The Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau
The Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) is a private, non-profit membership organization founded in 1945. Contracted by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) for marketing services in the continental U.S., HVCB works in partnership with its members to promote Hawaiʻi as a premier visitor destination. HVCB serves the people of Hawaiʻi by showcasing the state's unique culture, natural beauty, and aloha spirit to the world, aiming to foster a regenerative tourism model that ensures the social, environmental, and economic balance for our island home. For more information about The Hawaiian Islands, visit GoHawaii.com. For more about HVCB, visit HVCB.org or follow updates on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.