Sprint and Northwest Airlines Launch "Aloha Friday" Contest with Don Ho

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Sprint and Northwest Airlines are teaming up to give Memphis residents the chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to Honolulu, Hawaii. In celebration of their partnership, legendary entertainer Don Ho will host a special "Aloha Friday" event at The Peabody Hotel, where he will award the grand prize winner with a one-week vacation package. The contest will feature a karaoke-style singing competition, and attendees who meet the criteria outlined in the contest rules will be eligible for a random drawing to participate.

Key Takeaways:

  • The grand prize winner will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Honolulu, Hawaii, including hotel accommodations, a $50 Sprint prepaid calling card, $750 in spending money, and two tickets to attend a Don Ho performance.
  • The winner and guest will be transported from The Peabody Hotel to the Memphis International Airport, and will stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.
  • Don Ho will perform a special show at the "Aloha Friday" event, and will award the grand prize winner.
  • Sprint will donate 250 miles to Northwest Airlines' AirCares charitable assistance program for every person who attends the event, which will cover the flight costs of children from St. Judes Children's Research Hospital for treatment.
  • Consumers can earn frequent flyer miles by using a wide range of Sprint communication products and services, including long distance, Earthlink Sprint Internet, paging, and calling cards.

Statistics:

  • 250 miles will be donated to Northwest Airlines' AirCares program for every person who attends the event.
  • The grand prize winner will receive $750 in spending money.
  • 25 contestants will participate in the Northwest Airlines segment of the contest.
  • The contest will take place at The Peabody Hotel in Memphis.

Sources:

  • "Sprint and Northwest Airlines challenge Memphians to sing their way to a free one-week vacation in Honolulu, Hawaii."

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