The Business of Traveling to Hawai‘i

A Brief History of Hawai‘i Over 1500 years ago The Hawaiian Islands are discovered by Polynesian voyagers arriving on outrigger sailing canoes. 500 years later Tahitians arrived bringing their beliefs in their gods and demi- gods and instituting their social strict hierarchy based on a kapu system. Year 1820 The first Protestant missionaries arrived on Hawai‘i Island. Hawai‘i became a port for seamen, traders and whalers. Year 1893 American Colonists overthrew the Hawaiians Kingdom in a peaceful, yet still controversial coup. Year 1898 Hawai‘i became a territory of the United States. 20th Century Sugar and pineapple plantations fueled Hawai‘i’s economy bringing an influx of Japanese, Chinese, Filipino and Portuguese immigrants. Dec. 7, 1941 The Japanese launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on O‘ahu. Aug. 21, 1959 Hawai‘i became the 50th State of the United States.

Basic Facts about Hawai‘i… Six Major islands: Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, Maui, and Hawai‘i Island (also known as Big Island). Hawai‘i has its own time zone (Hawai‘i Standard Time) which is 5 hours behind Eastern Standard Time; 2 hours behind Pacific Standard Time. Hawai‘i does not observe Daylight Savings Time. Honolulu on the island of O‘ahu is the capital of the Hawaiian Islands. Over 70% of the population resides on O‘ahu. The average temperature year round is between degrees F.

This uniqueness sets Hawai‘i apart from every other U.S. destination! Hawai‘i has two official languages: English & Hawaiian Hawai‘i has the highest life expectancy in the United States Hawai‘i Island is growing in size each year – thanks to Kilauea Volcano Hawai‘i is the only state to honor a monarch - King Kamehameha Iolani Palace is the only Royal Palace in the United States Hawai‘i is home to the world’s highest sea cliffs and tallest mountain Hawai‘i is the only state in the nation that grows coffee, cacao, and vanilla beans. Hawai‘i’s Nickname is “The Aloha State” Only in Hawai‘i…

Destination Appeal “Get out of your comfort zone. It's the best way to start thinking creatively” AFAR Magazine Exotic appeal, with the comforts of home…convenience of currency, language, and access. Cultural Sense of Place: – Inspires creative thinking Productivity – Attendees want to be here. Sky high guest and attendee satisfaction.

Hawai‘i Convention Center One of the world’s most desirable meeting facilities. Award Winning Venue: – 16 consecutive Prime Site Award from Facilities and Destinations magazine – Platinum Choice Awards from Successful Meetings magazine – 23 consecutive Gold Service Awards from Meetings & Conventions magazine – Platinum Partner Awards from Incentive magazine

Hawai‘i Convention Center

Rooftop Garden Terrace Events

Kalākaua Ballroom

Meeting Rooms

Creative Culinary Team The Hawai‘i Convention Center houses a full service kitchen facility on site.

Abundant Air Lift Honolulu International Airport receives more than 8 million visitors each year, representing over 20,000 visitors daily. 13 international airlines service Honolulu International Airport. 9 major airlines serve Honolulu from North America gateway cities.

Facility Overview Exhibit Hall 204,249 square feet Can be divided into three (3) sections Max capacity: 1,117 (10’ x 10’ Booths) Meeting Rooms 107,426 square feet 47 Meeting Rooms (from 800-1,200 sq. ft.) Max capacity: 60-1,100 (Theatre Style) Ballroom 35,259 square feet Can be divided into three (3) sections Max capacity: 2,040 (Rounds of 10) Rooftop Garden 2.5 acre open air rooftop garden Tenting available up to 9,984 sq. ft. Max capacity: 1,800 (Rounds of 10) Theatres Theatre 320 – Max capacity of 320 Theatre 310 – Max capacity of 467

At the Center of Everything The Gateway to Waikīkī – ideally located in the heart of Honolulu. 80% of O‘ahu’s 30,000 hotel rooms are nearby. 100 diverse dine-around options are within 2 blocks. Open to the outdoors – terraces, Lanai, courtyards, waterfalls, and fishponds. Large variety of unique venues within a 5-mile radius.

Conveniently Located

Exceptional Hotel Accommodations More hotel than 54,000 rooms on six islands. O‘ahu – more than 30,000 rooms, 6,000 committable within one-mile radius of the Hawai‘i Convention Center. Broad range of rate options on all islands. Competitive Meeting Packages.

Statewide Hotel Accommodations IslandRooms O‘ahu30,672 Maui11,613 Hawai‘i Island7,321 Kaua‘i4,512 Lāna‘i349 Moloka‘i100 Total54,567

MAHALO!