The International Star Diamond Award

Every year since 1995, Blue Hawaiian has received the International Star Diamond Award for Outstanding Quality and Service from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. Typically presented to only the cream of five- and six-star hotels, cruise lines and restaurants world wide, the International Star Diamond Award is considered to be the most prestigious recognition in the entire travel industry. Blue Hawaiian is the only activity company in the world, of any kind, to receive this coveted award.

Founded in 1949, the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences is the world’s premiere organization for awarding excellence in travel, cuisine, luxury products and services. Each year, the Academy bestows its coveted International Star Diamond Award—a recognition that many strive for, but few achieve—on superlative establishments that are deemed to be of pinnacle quality. Based in New York City, the Academy is governed by an international Board of Trustees. All members of the Board are respected leaders in the industry and are, themselves, sophisticated world travelers. Valuable sources around the globe routinely submit nominations to the Board for review. The Board then refines the selection to those who qualify for the ultimate evaluation. Among the elite membership of the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences are five-star quality hotels, resorts, spas, airlines, cruise lines, automobiles, products, restaurants and chefs. Invitations to join the Academy are based on the nominee’s total commitment to excellence within its category and classification, and the reflection of that commitment through its delivery of consistent excellence to its guests or customers. These rigorous standards set the Academy’s International Star Diamond Award above and beyond all others.

Awards and recognitions from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), independent publications, and professional and governmental organizations are compelling endorsements of any company's quality. At Blue Hawaiian our number one goal is to provide a safe and enriching experience for our guests. Awards and endorsements show us on a daily basis how we are doing. Safety is our number one priority and we are proud to have received so many awards. In the travel industry, ultimately, these publications and organizations are working for you, the traveling public, guiding you to choose quality suppliers for the benefit of all. So when they recommend, reward or endorse a company, you can be sure they've done their homework. This is especially true for a helicopter tour company, where dedication to quality is such a critical issue.