Island Hoping

Hawaii’s strengths as a holiday destination are also part of its popularity as a venue for conventions and business meetings.

The year-round near perfect weather is a backdrop for a wide variety of pre and post-meeting activities on all the Hawaiian islands, including world-class spas, 80 championship golf courses, and a multitude of tours and attractions.

Hawaii’s Polynesian heritage and ethnic diversity gives depth to its cultural and artistic offerings, along with world-class museums, a top-flight symphony, opera and theatre, and hundreds of festivals held each year.

All six islands have meetings facilities and accommodation suited to groups of any size, from board meetings to major conventions of up to 30,000 delegates. Conference delegates typically make the most of their stay in the islands by taking time to experience everything they have to offer.

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Waikiki Beach has recently been revitalised with an eye-catching beautification effort, while resort areas on all islands have undergone extensive renovations – including high-tech upgrades – to satisfy the demands of the meetings industry.

Aloha Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines each provide about 100 daily flights connecting the islands, with services also offered by Island Air and Pacific Wings to Hawaii’s smaller airports.