Hawaii Guide to Meeting, Conventions & Incentives

F R E Q U E N T LY A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S F R E Q U E N T LY A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S Hawai‘i is much more than an enticing leisure destination. Hawai‘i’s commanding popularity as a leisure destination, however, is one of the more compelling reasons to consider Hawai‘i for your business gathering. The Hawai‘i Visitors & Convention Bureau (HVCB) has once again received a Planners’ Choice Award for 2006 from Meeting News magazine. The readers of Meetings & Conventions magazine presented the HVCB with its 2006 Gold Service Award for the 17th consecutive year. And for the fifth consecutive year, meeting planners nationwide have recognized the client service of the HVCB with the 2006 Award of Excellence from Corporate & Incentive Travel. Meeting, convention & incentive planners have asked Hawai‘i some tough questions over the past couple of years in the competitive site selection market. The answers will help you consider what Hawai‘i offers. WHY BRING IT TO H AWA I ‘ I ? I S H AWA I ‘ I T H E R I G H T L O C AT I O N FOR SERIOUS WORK? W H AT A B O U T AT T E N D A N C E , C O S T A N D D I S TA N C E FA C T O R S ? WHAT CAN WE EXPECT IN THE WAY OF SERVICES FROM THE HVCB? ~ The six Islands of Aloha offer an abundant selection of world-class facilities for your group’s needs. ~ Near-perfect weather broadens activity options and means less contingency planning. Temperatures average 77°F (25°C) year-round. ~ Hawai‘i is the most desired destination for domestic travel. ~ Hawai‘i’s ethnic and cultural diversity create an exotic tapestry of experiences your attendees will cherish. ~ Hawai‘i’s popularity results in increased attendance for your event. ~ The well known image of Hawai‘i is one of beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, lush golf courses and tropical weather. And it's these attributes that have put us at the top of everyone’s incentive destination list. But Hawai‘i is a vibrant business community as well and has taken advantage of its strategic location to forge business relationships throughout Asia and the world. ~ Hawai‘i is a world leader in astronomy and astrophysics, defense technology, geophysics, health and wellness, international relations and trade, medical research, oceanography and telemedicine. ~ Meeting planner testimonials on our website, BusinessAloha.com, attest to the success of groups’ agendas and their intention to return. ~ Everyone wants to visit Hawai‘i. Business groups are no exception. Hawai‘i is among the top four destinations for travel in the U.S., and the number one choice in the U.S. for Japanese travelers. Hawai‘i is also the top choice for incentive travel in the U.S. ~ Hawai‘i’s location often results in increased international attendance. ~ Good lift to Hawai‘i from U.S. and Asian gateway cities yield low airfares per mile. ~ The trend of combining business and leisure travel provides a real advantage to Hawai‘i for pre- and post-meeting opportunities for family vacations. ~ During the planning stages, send us your RFP and the HVCB will develop a detailed proposal for your event, coordinate site visit itineraries and provide promotional materials on all islands. ~ The HVCB’s attendance building services include promotional materials, destination brochures, posters and videos. ~ Once you’ve selected Hawai‘i, your HVCB team will assist in identifying and arranging support services for planners and attendees to meet your requirements. M aui is the secon d larg e s t isl a n d in size and p opul a tion . The re s o r t a rea s of Ka pa l u a, Ka ‘ an a pa l i, Wa il ea ¯ and M a ken a a re ¯ re g ular hosts to c o r p o ra te meetin gs o f all sizes. Work hard , p l a y ha rd. M aui boa sts a wa rdw i n n i ng cuisin e, w o r ld - cl a ss g o lf and n e ar -p erfect b e ac he s. 16 LEFT: ¯ ‘A hihi Bay, Maui. Photo by Ron Dahlquist. OPPOSITE PAGE: Refreshing tropical drinks. Photo by Sri Maiava Rusden.

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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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