Hawaii Guide to Meeting, Conventions & Incentives

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Aloha! The State of Hawai‘i is pleased to present you with our 2007 edition of the Guide to Meetings, Conventions & Incentives. The Guide includes useful information that will help you map out a successful event on any of our six islands—Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, Maui and Hawai‘i’s Big Island. ¯ Hawai‘i, the crossroads of the Pacific, is a magical destination that captivates visitors from around the world. Those who come here are filled with anticipation, enthusiasm and excitement—key factors that can lead to a successful event with high attendance and motivated participants. For meetings, conventions or incentive programs of all types and sizes, Hawai‘i offers an exceptional selection of accommodations, facilities and services. The diversity of our islands will set your meeting or event here apart from all others, and the Aloha spirit will revitalize your attendees and their families. Our dedicated and professional sales and marketing team from the Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau looks forward to helping ensure the success of your next event in Hawai‘i. With sincere aloha, View of Moloka‘i from Kapalua, Maui. Photo by Ron Dahlquist. Guide to Meetings, Conventions & Incentives 2 Sales & Convention Services 4 Destination Hawai‘i 4 6 8 The Hawai‘i Advantage The Crossroads of the Pacific Transportation & Shipping 10 Incentive Travel 12 The Hawai‘i Convention Center 14 Public & Private Venues 16 Frequently Asked Questions 17 Facts & Highlights 18 Six Islands, Six Experiences! 22 O‘ahu 48 Maui 62 La ¯na‘i 64 Moloka‘i 66 Hawai‘i’s Big Island 78 Kaua‘i 87 Destination Management Companies 88 Meeting Planner Services Order Form Linda Lingle G ov e r n o r BACKGROUND: Pattern provided by BarkclothHawaii.com. COVER, TOP LEFT TO RIGHT: BACKGROUND: Moku Lua. Photo by Douglas Peebles. Business meeting. Photo by Sri Maiava Rusden. Hawai‘i Convention Center. BOTTOM LEFT TO RIGHT: Boardroom in Po‘ipu Kaua‘i. Photo courtesy of Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa. ¯, Princeville at Hanalei Prince Course, Kaua‘i. Photo courtesy of Princeville Resort. This Guide to Meetings, Conventions & Incentives is published by MEDIAHI in concert with the Hawai‘i Visitors & Convention Bureau. HAWAI‘I VISITORS & CONVENTION BUREAU • 2270 Kalakaua Ave, Ste 801 • Honolulu, HI 96815 Toll Free: (888) 424-2924 • Phone: (808) 923-1811 • Fax: (808) 924-0293 • Email: meetings@hvcb.org • Website: www.BusinessAloha.com PRESIDENT & CEO: John Monahan • V.P., SALES & MARKETING: Mike Murray, CMP, CMM, CASE MEDIAHI • 9 N Pauahi St, Ste 200 • Honolulu, HI 96817 • Phone: (808) 538-0330 PRESIDENT: Jeffrey G. Wilmot • VICE PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: Joan Murata EDITOR: Brian Kagan • ART DIRECTOR: Wendy Wakabayashi • PRODUCTION ARTIST: Chase Nuuhiwa © 2007. Hawai'i Visitors & Convention Bureau. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part in any language, or by any means without the written permission of the Hawai‘i Visitors & Convention Bureau is strictly prohibited. The information in this guide is thought to be accurate at the time of publication. 1 http://BarkclothHawaii.com http://www.BusinessAloha.com

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Contents Sales & Convention Services Destination Hawai‘i The Hawai‘i Advantage The Crossroads of the Pacific Transportation & Shipping Incentive Travel The Hawai‘i Convention Center Public & Private Venues Frequently Asked Questions Facts & Highlights Six Islands, Six Experiences! O‘ahu Maui Lana‘i Moloka‘i Hawai‘i’s Big Island Kaua‘i Destination Management Companies Meeting Planner Services Order Form

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