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Description
Original vintage Royal Hawaiian Hotel promotional travel brochure from Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, featuring beautifully illustrated mid-century island artwork and period tourism graphics for one of Hawaii’s most iconic luxury destinations.
This colorful brochure promotes the legendary Royal Hawaiian Hotel – “On the Beach at Waikiki” and includes:
- Elegant front cover with beachgoers and Waikiki scene
- Interior illustrated map of Oahu / Hawaiian Islands
- Royal Hawaiian / Waikiki tourism artwork
- Matson Lines reservation office listings for major U.S. cities including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, and San Diego
- “Printed in U.S.A.”
- Code visible: (60M-353)
- Classic pre-statehood / early statehood era Hawaiian travel promotion styling
Confirmed Era
Based on the printed code (60M-353) and Matson Lines mainland office format, this brochure dates to circa 1960 (confirmed by printer code, not guesswork).
Fun Facts
The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, opened in 1927 and nicknamed the “Pink Palace of the Pacific,” became one of Waikiki’s most famous luxury resorts. By 1960, Hawaii had just become the 50th U.S. state (1959), and tourism exploded as Americans rushed to experience the islands during the jet-age travel boom. This brochure captures that exact early statehood tourism surge.
Features
- Royal Hawaiian Hotel
- Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii
- Matson Lines travel network
- Approx. 1960 issue
- Mid-century Hawaiian tourism art
- Fold-out illustrated island map
- Luxury hotel ephemera
- Historic Hawaii collectible
Condition
Pre-owned vintage condition with expected age-related wear including light edge wear, fold lines, and mild surface handling. Graphics remain bright, attractive, and highly displayable.
Collector Appeal
Excellent for collectors of Hawaiian travel memorabilia, Royal Hawaiian Hotel history, Waikiki collectibles, Matson Lines ephemera, vintage tourism brochures, and mid-century graphic design.
Fun Facts
Before Hawaii became a major jet destination, Matson Lines played a huge role in promoting Hawaiian luxury travel through its passenger ships and hotel partnerships, helping transform Waikiki into a world-famous vacation destination. Pieces like this represent the golden transition from ocean liner tourism to modern air travel.
