2019 partnership opportunities€¦ · press trip (media fam) targeting millennial travelers to...

Subject to change As of 1/24/19

2019 Partnership Opportunities

HVCB/ Island Chapter

PROGRAM/ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION TIMING

(Month & Day) LOCATION

(City or Island) COST

CONTACT (Name & Email)

LEISURE MARKETING

HVCB Video Advertising The U.S. video strategy delivers the target audience on a national basis and provides significant reach in a fall flight. Partnership opportunities are available.

Sep-Nov U.S. Varies Gina Chun [email protected]

HVCB Enewsletter: Islands of Aloha Express The consumer enewsletter offers members an opportunity to reach up to 200,000 opted-in subscribers that have expressed an interest in traveling to the islands. It includes stories about Hawai‘i, a festivals and events calendar, travel planning tips, special offers and downloadable wallpapers. Advertising opportunities are available.

Monthly U.S.

Varies Bill Kennedy [email protected]

HVCB, KVB, OVB, MVCB, IHVB

Collateral Planner Advertising: • Hawai‘i Statewide Official Visitors’

Guide • Kaua‘i Official Travel Planner • O‘ahu Official Vacation Planner • Maui Official Vacation Planner for

Maui, Moloka‘i & Lāna‘i • Island of Hawai‘i Official Travel

Planner

Visitors’ Guides/Planners for Hawai‘i statewide and for the individual islands of Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Maui/Moloka‘i/Lāna‘i and Island of Hawai‘i are published annually in digital and print formats with mid-year digital updates. Extended exposure for tablet, mobile and video. These are official consumer fulfillment pieces for information requests. Advertising opportunities are available.

Annual with mid-year updates

U.S. Varies Karen Wataru Nakaoka [email protected] Simone Perez [email protected]


Collateral Map Advertising: • Hawai‘i Statewide Official Guide Map • Kaua‘i Official Guide Map • O‘ahu Official Guide Map • Maui Official Guide Map • Moloka‘i & Lāna‘i Official Guide Map • Island of Hawai‘i Official Guide Map

Maps for Hawai‘i statewide and for the individual islands of Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Maui/Moloka‘i/Lāna‘i and Island of Hawai‘i are published annually. These are official consumer fulfillment pieces for information requests. Limited advertising opportunities are available.

Annual U.S. Varies Karen Wataru Nakaoka [email protected]

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Cooperative Marketing Programs Tactical cooperative marketing programs designed to drive business from key target markets during optimal booking periods. Partnership opportunities will be available.

Spring; Fall U.S. Varies Gina Chun [email protected]

OVB O‘ahu Offers Consumer Enewsletter: ‘Ike O‘ahu

O‘ahu enewsletter sent to consumer database of subscribers interested in travel to O‘ahu. This will be sent out two times per year. Limited participation opportunities are available (maximum six placements per enewsletter).

Jan, Nov U.S. $500-$600 for 1 insertion; $900-$1,000 for 2 insertions

Joyce Bernardo [email protected]

OVB nMedia Consumer Eblasts Customized, geo-targeted O‘ahu cooperative eblasts. The program reaches 40,000-100,000 subscribers with an interest in travel per eblast. Advertising opportunities are available.

Spring & Fall U.S. $1,500 Loren Malencheck [email protected]










PUBLIC RELATIONS

HVCB Individual Media Visits HVCB works closely with all Island Chapters to coordinate multi-island visits for qualified journalists. Partners contribute accommodations, activities and meals.

Ongoing Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, Island of Hawai‘i

In-kind support Darlene Morikawa [email protected]

KVB Individual Media Visits to Kaua‘i Individual media visits are coordinated for qualified journalists based on a confirmed and approved assignment. Partners contribute accommodations, activities, transportation and meals.

Ongoing Kaua‘i In-kind support Shere’e Quitevis [email protected]

KVB News Release: What’s Blooming on the Garden Island

News release to media distributed on a quarterly basis with the latest information about the Island of Kaua‘i and showcasing partners, including what’s new, special offers and events that are happening on-island. Partners contribute relevant and timely update information.

Quarterly Kaua‘i $0 Shere’e Quitevis [email protected]

KVB Media Blitz: East Coast A media blitz to highlight Kaua‘i as a travel destination and to showcase participating KVB partners. Opportunity for 2-3 partners, including a cultural representative, to meet with media.

Feb 25-Mar 1 Boston, MA; New York, NY

$1,500 (Does not include partner travel expenses.)

Shere’e Quitevis [email protected]

KVB Press Trip: Live Aloha + Stay Pono This press trip highlights sustainability and outdoor adventure activities on Kaua‘i, from plant conservation through garden tours to agricultural practices through coffee and chocolate tours. Itinerary of activities will touch on connecting with nature. Partners contribute accommodations, activities and meals.

Apr 1-5 Kaua‘i In-kind support Shere’e Quitevis [email protected]

KVB Media Blitz: West Coast A media blitz to highlight Kaua‘i as a travel destination and to showcase participating KVB partners. Opportunity for 2-3 partners, including a cultural representative, to meet with media.

Sep 16-20 Portland, OR; Los Angeles, CA; Orange County, CA


Shere’e Quitevis [email protected]













KVB Press Trip: Kaua‘i Escape This press trip highlights Kaua‘i as one of the world’s premier romantic destinations for couples. Qualified media will discover why the Garden Island is ideal for escaping reality and reconnecting with your significant other. Partners contribute accommodations, activities and meals.

Oct 21-25 Kaua‘i In-kind support Shere’e Quitevis [email protected]

OVB Individual Media Visits OVB solicits and assists qualified, visiting media on assignment. Partners contribute accommodations, activities, transportation and meals.

Ongoing O‘ahu In-kind support Krislyn Hashimoto [email protected]

OVB Media Enewsletter: What’s New on O‘ahu

Quarterly enewsletter sent to OVB media database with the latest information on industry updates, including but not limited to accommodations, tours & activities, restaurants, shopping, festivals and air service. This is shared with HTA’s Global Marketing Partners (GMTs) and adjusted for Travel Trade distribution (see below). Travel industry partners with pertinent public relations news may contribute to this enewsletter to media.

Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct (dates TBC)

U.S. $0 Maria Hartfield [email protected]

OVB Press Trip: Hawaiian Rooted Press trip (Media FAM) bringing qualified media and/or influencers to O‘ahu to explore and discover O‘ahu’s history and culture. Select partners have an opportunity to engage with the media. Partners contribute accommodations, activities, transportation and meals.

Mar 7-12 O‘ahu In-kind support Maria Hartfield [email protected]

OVB Media Blitz: West Coast OVB coordinates a media blitz to highlight the destination and to showcase the partners participating. Opportunity for a select number of partners to meet directly with media in key U.S. markets.

Apr 8-12 San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR or Sacramento, CA

SOLD OUT – WAIT LIST ONLY $4,000 (Does not include partner travel expenses.)

Krislyn Hashimoto [email protected] Noelani Schilling-Wheeler [email protected]













OVB Press Trip: Millennial Eco-Travel & Discovery

Press trip (Media FAM) targeting millennial travelers to explore and discover O‘ahu’s town and country, night life and more. Select partners have an opportunity to engage with the media. Partners contribute accommodations, activities, transportation and meals.

May 16-21 O‘ahu In-kind support Maria Hartfield [email protected]

OVB Media Blitz: Secondary Markets OVB coordinates a media blitz to highlight the destination and to showcase the partners participating. Opportunity for a select number of partners to meet directly with media in key U.S. markets.

Sep 9-13 Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; Washington D.C.

SOLD OUT – WAIT LIST ONLY $4,000 (Does not include partner travel expenses.)

Krislyn Hashimoto [email protected] Noelani Schilling-Wheeler [email protected]

OVB Press Trip: Sports & Outdoor Adventure Press Trip (Media FAM) bringing qualified media and/or influencers to O‘ahu to explore and discover O‘ahu’s outdoor adventure activities as well as the many sports the island supports. Select partners have an opportunity to engage with the media. Partners contribute accommodations, activities, transportation and meals.

Nov (TBD) O‘ahu In-kind support Maria Hartfield [email protected]

MVCB, LVB, DMVB Individual Media Visits to Maui Nui

Maui Nui hosts individual journalists with a confirmed assignment throughout the year and also supports HVCB’s multi-island, social media and other initiatives. Each itinerary focuses on the island(s) and is customized based on the media outlet’s desire for unique story angles. Partners contribute accommodations, activities, transportation and meals.

Ongoing Maui, Moloka‘i & Lāna‘i

In-kind Support Leanne Pletcher [email protected]

MVCB, LVB, DMVB Enewsletter: Message from Maui Nui An email is sent to partners requesting the latest information on accommodations, restaurants and activities. Primary audience is travel media as well as industry partners. Partners submit updates for inclusion.

Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov

U.S.

$0 Leanne Pletcher [email protected]












MVCB, DMVB Press Trip: Go Local - Diving into Hawai‘i’s Roots and Sustainability

Concept: Corporate Social Responsibility / Voluntourism. Media will visit culturally and historically significant Maui Nui areas to discover insights about the whaling industry, sugar cane era, or legendary battles between ancient Hawaiians in today’s National Parks. Media will also learn about innovative programs across Maui Nui that assist in ensuring the safety of the islands’ unique environment for generations to come. Partners contribute accommodations, activities, transportation and meals.

Apr 2-7 Maui & Moloka‘i


MVCB Press Trip: Reinventing Food Paradise Concept: Features seasoned chefs who made their marks in top destinations and now call Maui home + tie into Lā ‘Ulu festival in Hana. With many chefs paying homage to island classics in award-winning restaurants, well-seasoned critics and Instagram foodies alike will find an array of new activities and flavors to entertain their senses on this press trip program including farm tours, fresh-from-the-garden ingredients and delicious Maui-made products. Partners contribute accommodations, activities, transportation and meals.

Sep 5-8 Maui In-kind Support Leanne Pletcher [email protected]

MVCB, LVB Press Trip: What’s on your Bucket List? Concept: Bucket list / check list, never been travelers. Media who have never been to Maui or Lāna‘i will have an opportunity to experience the wonders of these three islands and check-off their “must-do” bucket list items along the way. Partners contribute accommodations, activities, transportation and meals.

Nov 6-9 Maui & Lāna‘i


IHVB Individual Media Visits to Island of Hawai‘i

Fully vetted individual media visits throughout the year. Partners contribute accommodations, activities and meals.

Ongoing Island of Hawai‘i In-kind support Donna Kimura [email protected]

IHVB Media Enewsletter: What’s Sizzlin’ An enewsletter to media highlighting what’s new on the island of Hawai‘i. Partners with pertinent news may contribute to this enewsletter by responding to the Call for Submissions email with instructions.

Every other month Island of Hawai‘i $0 Donna Kimura [email protected]









IHVB Press Trip #1: Sustainable Tourism A mini press trip with three targeted media. Focus on culture and responsible tourism. Partners contribute accommodations, activities and meals.

Apr 29-May 4 Island of Hawai‘i In-kind support Donna Kimura [email protected]

IHVB Media Blitz: Virtual A virtual media blitz conducted from the island of Hawaiʻi via FaceTime, Skype and other digital tools. Partners contribute location and will be invited to join in on the calls.

Mar 4-7 Island of Hawai‘i In-kind support Donna Kimura [email protected]

IHVB PR Colleagues Annual Meeting Annual gathering of island of Hawai‘i public relations professionals. Great opportunity to network, hear about IHVB PR activities and more.

Jun TBD Island of Hawai‘i $0 Donna Kimura [email protected]

IHVB Media Blitz: New York City Visit with media and influencers in New York City. Opportunity for up to three IHVB partners to meet with media and influencers. Participation fee includes appointment coordination, ground transfers while in New York City and select meals with media.

Sep 30-Oct 4 New York City, NY $1500 (Does not include partner travel expenses.)

Donna Kimura [email protected]

IHVB Press Trip #2: Culture + Cuisine A mini press trip with three targeted media. Focus on culture and cuisine. Partners contribute accommodations, activities and meals.

Oct TBD Island of Hawai‘i In-kind support Donna Kimura [email protected]

IHVB Press Trip #3: Mālama ʻĀina in the 21st Century

A mini press trip with three targeted media. Focus on Mālama ʻĀina in the 21st Century, cuisine, sustainability, ahupuaʻa system, Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. Partners contribute accommodations, activities and meals.

Nov TBD Island of Hawai‘i In-kind support Donna Kimura [email protected]













SOCIAL MEDIA

HVCB Individual Social Influencer Visits

HVCB works closely with all Island Chapters to coordinate multi-island visits for qualified social influencers. Content produced may be licensed for marketing use. Partners contribute accommodations, activities, transportation and meals.

Ongoing Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, Island of Hawai‘i

In-kind support Marisa Wong [email protected]

OVB Individual Social Influencer/Media Visits to O‘ahu

OVB solicits appropriate social influencers to visit O‘ahu and experience the island first-hand. OVB also works with HVCB and industry partners to accommodate qualified individual social influencer visits on O‘ahu. Partners contribute accommodations, activities, transportation and meals.

Ongoing O‘ahu In-kind support Maria Hartfield [email protected]

MVCB, LVB, DMVB Individual Social Influencer/Media Visits to Maui Nui

MVCB solicits appropriate social influencers to visit Maui, Moloka‘i & Lāna‘i and experience the islands first-hand. MVCB also works with HVCB and industry partners to accommodate qualified individual social influencer visits on Maui, Moloka‘i & Lāna‘i. Partners contribute accommodations, activities, transportation and meals.

Ongoing Maui, Moloka‘i & Lāna‘i

In-kind support Leanne Pletcher [email protected]









CONSUMER TRADE SHOWS

MVCB Travel & Adventure Show Connect directly with consumers sharing information on Maui Nui (Maui, Moloka’i and Lāna’i). Hawaiian entertainment and/or activities will be featured. Partners will be able to share exhibit space with MVCB.

Feb 9-10 Boston, MA In-kind support Julie Yoneyama [email protected]


Mar 9-10 Philadelphia, PA In-kind support Julie Yoneyama [email protected]


Mar 30-31 Dallas, TX In-kind support Julie Yoneyama [email protected]










TRAVEL TRADE MARKETING

HVCB Enewsletter: E-xpressly for Travel Professionals

This enewsletter for travel professionals offers partners a chance to reach over 85,000 opted-in travel agents and travel industry subscribers. Advertising opportunities are available.

Monthly U.S. Varies

Bill Kennedy [email protected]

TRAVEL TRADE SHOWS


Leisure Sales Blitz: U.S. East Travel agent educational workshops will be conducted in key U.S. East (USE) markets by HVCB team and Island Chapters. Following afternoon workshops, the evening format will include a welcome reception with cultural activities, live Hawaiian music and hula performances, destination presentations, networking/dinner and supplier roundtable sessions. Each supplier will be able to provide marketing material and/or an amenity item in a tote bag that will be provided to each travel agent attendee. Tote bags will be provided by HVCB. Roundtables = 3-minute presentations to all guest tables. Limited to the first 15 partners. Final travel agent attendee contact list provided following the series.

Jan 28-Feb 1 Boston, MA; New York, NY; West Orange, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Baltimore, MD

Estimated: $1,000-$1,100 per show x number of participating shows. (Does not include partner travel expenses.)

Erica Neves [email protected]


Leisure Sales Blitz: U.S. West Travel agent educational workshops will be conducted in key U.S. West (USW) markets by HVCB team and Island Chapters. Following afternoon workshops, the evening format will include a welcome reception with cultural activities, live Hawaiian music and hula performances, destination presentations, networking/dinner, and supplier roundtable sessions. Each supplier will be able to provide marketing material and/or an amenity item in a tote bag that will be provided to each travel agent attendee. Tote bags will be provided by HVCB. Roundtables = 3-minute presentations to all guest tables. Limited to the first 15 partners. Final travel agent attendee contact list provided following the series.

Mar 11-15 San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Oakland, CA; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA;













Leisure Sales Blitz: U.S. Central Travel agent educational workshops will be conducted in key U.S. Central markets by HVCB team and Island Chapters. Following afternoon workshops, the evening format will include a welcome reception with cultural activities, live Hawaiian music and hula performances, destination presentations, networking/dinner, and supplier roundtable sessions. Each supplier will be able to provide marketing material and/or an amenity item in a tote bag that will be provided to each travel agent attendee. Tote bags will be provided by HVCB. Roundtables = 3-minute presentations to all guest tables. Limited to the first 15 partners. Final travel agent attendee contact list provided following the series.

Aug 19-22 (TBC) Minneapolis, MN; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX.



KVB Kaua‘i Seminar Series Destination seminar with updates about Kaua‘i for well-qualified travel professionals. Heavy pūpū and entertainment will be provided. Kaua‘i partners can participate as part of the trade show and presentation. Open to hoteliers only.

May 20-24 (TBC) TBD $1,000 plus gift certificates for hotel accommodations (Does not include partner travel expenses.)

Maile Brown [email protected]

OVB Experience O‘ahu Sales Mission Week-long schedule to include updates about the energizing island of O‘ahu will be shared with select wholesale-based travel agents via lunch/dinner seminars. Partners are invited to attend as exhibitors and presenters. Sales calls at wholesale and offices included. Open to O‘ahu-based hoteliers and activities only.

Jun Arizona, Colorado (cities TBD)

$3,500 First-come, first-served (Does not include partner travel expenses.)

Karishma Chowfin [email protected]

MVCB Ho‘olauna Maui Nui Educational updates about the islands of Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i are offered to select travel agents via intimate dinner seminars with Hawaiian entertainment. Partners can participate as exhibitors and presenters. Open to hoteliers and activities only.

Feb 11-14 Charlotte, NC; Charleston, SC; Nashville, TN

In-kind support Julie Yoneyama [email protected]


Apr 22-26 Detroit, MI; Indianapolis, IN; Cincinnati, OH; Louisville, KY

In-kind support Julie Yoneyama [email protected]













Dec TBD TBD In-kind support Julie Yoneyama [email protected]

IHVB Island of Hawai‘i Showcase #1 Destination training and island updates with qualified travel professionals. Week-long events include seminar training, partner roundtable sessions, Hawaiian entertainment and learning activities. Hawai‘i wholesale training opportunities may be included. Partners travel with IHVB and attend the in-market showcases for the fee noted. IHVB handles pre-event planning, including list development, invitation design/distribution, location selection, menu coordination, entertainment.

May TBD Southeast U.S. $1,200 (Does not include partner travel expenses.)

Deanna Isbister [email protected]

IHVB Island of Hawai‘i Showcase #2 Destination training and island updates with qualified travel professionals. Week-long events include seminar training, partner roundtable sessions, Hawaiian entertainment and learning activities. Hawai‘i wholesale training opportunities may be included. Partners travel with IHVB and attend the in-market showcases for the fee noted. IHVB handles pre-event planning, including list development, invitation design/distribution, location selection, menu coordination, entertainment.

Sep TBD Midwest / Southwest U.S.


Deanna Isbister [email protected]










TRAVEL TRADE FAMs

KVB Kaua‘i Master Specialist Program Gain exposure for your company through the Kaua‘i Master Specialist training program for top-selling travel agents. The program is a five-night, on-island Kaua‘i educational program. Partners contribute accommodations, activities and meals.

3 programs: -GTM (dates TBD) -Pleasant Holidays (Sep 9-14) -TBD

Kaua‘i In-kind support Maile Brown [email protected]

OVB O‘ahu Master Specialist Program (Wholesaler/Consortia partners)

Gain exposure for your company through the O‘ahu Master Specialist training for top-selling travel agents. OVB works with select wholesalers to bring qualified, top-selling travel agents on an in-depth, five-day, on-island O‘ahu educational program. Partners contribute accommodations, activities, transportation and meals.

4 programs: -Mar 25-30: The Mark Travel Corporation -Q3: Consortia partner TBC -Oct 21-26: Pleasant Holidays/Journese -Nov 4-9: Hawaiian Airlines

O‘ahu In-kind support Karishma Chowfin [email protected]

MVCB Maui Nui Master Specialist Program: Classic Vacations

Top agents will be pre-selected for hands-on training, which includes sites, attractions, events and travel agent relationships with Maui Nui. This is a seven-day on-island educational program. Partners contribute accommodations, activities and meals.

May 15-21 Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, Maui In-kind support Julie Yoneyama [email protected]

MVCB The Next Level featuring Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i


May 29-Jun 4 Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i In-kind support Julie Yoneyama [email protected]

MVCB Maui Nui Master Specialist Program: Signature Travel Network


Sep 18-25 Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, Maui In-kind support Julie Yoneyama [email protected]












MVCB Maui Nui Master Specialist Program: Travel Leaders Network


Nov 6-13 Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, Maui In-kind support Julie Yoneyama [email protected]

IHVB Island of Hawai‘i Master Specialist Program #1

An exclusive five-night program that targets select Hawai‘i-focused retail travel agents who want to specialize in becoming experts selling and promoting the island of Hawai‘i. Partner sponsorship is welcome to highlight accommodations, activities, cultural programs and specialized programs.

May TBD Island of Hawai‘i In-kind support Deanna Isbister [email protected]

IHVB Island of Hawai‘i Master Specialist Program #2

An exclusive five-night program that targets select Hawai‘i-focused retail travel agents who want to specialize in becoming experts selling and promoting the Island of Hawai‘i. Partner sponsorship is welcome to highlight accommodations, activities, cultural programs and specialized programs.

Nov TBD Island of Hawai‘i In-kind support Deanna Isbister [email protected]

TRAVEL TRADE EDUCATION

KVB Webinars Webinars provide destination review and updates to travel professionals. Partners are welcome to provide their latest news/updates. There are some opportunities to present.

Quarterly Kaua‘i $0 Maile Brown [email protected]

OVB Niche Market O‘ahu Webinars Agents will receive information on the endless choices for the discerning traveler based on niche market interest. Select partners will have the opportunity to join OVB webinars. Please contact OVB if interested in being a guest speaker. Limited to one hotel and one activity partner per webinar.

Feb, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov O‘ahu $750 First-come, first-served

Karishma Chowfin [email protected] Noelani Schilling-Wheeler [email protected]

IHVB Island of Hawai‘i Educational Webinars Targeted niche webinars to promote unique island activities and destination updates. Partners are welcome to provide their latest news/updates.

Quarterly Island of Hawai‘i $0 Deanna Isbister [email protected]














MCI MARKETING

HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Collateral Planner Advertising: Meet Hawai‘i - Meeting Planner Guide

Statewide planner and individual island sections for Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Maui/Moloka‘i/Lāna‘i and Island of Hawai‘i are published annually in print and digital formats with mid-year digital updates. This is the official HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i sales collateral piece for meeting planners. Various advertising opportunities are available.

Annual with mid-year updates

U.S. Varies Buddy Moore [email protected]

MCI TRADE SHOWS

HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Meetings Industry Council (MIC) Colorado & Sales Calls

Group appointments with qualified meeting planners are coordinated by HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i. Participation opportunities are available.

Mar Denver, CO Will be based on number of participants (TBC)

Adele Tasaka [email protected]

HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Sales Blitz: Utah Sales Calls Sales blitz and client event with industry partners. Participation opportunities are available.

Mar Utah Will be based on number of participants (TBC)


HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i CalSAE Elevate + Sales Calls CalSAE builds professional relationships in the association field and provides education and information resources. Seasonal Spectacular is a one-day event with educational sessions and a trade show. Participation opportunities are available in a Hawai‘i destination booth and leads are recorded. Typically there are 4-6 Hawai‘i hotel booth partners.

Mar Southern California Will be based on number of participants (TBC)

Joan Palmtag [email protected]

HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Sales Blitz: St. Louis, Iowa, Sales Calls Group appointments with qualified meeting planners are coordinated by HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i. Participation opportunities are available.

Mar St. Louis, MO; Iowa Will be based on number of participants (TBC)

Kathy Dever [email protected]

HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Meet NY Reception & Northeast Sales Blitz

Trade show and sales calls to qualified planners. Individuals must register on own. Participation opportunities for sales calls will be shared as more information becomes available.

Mar New York, NY; Boston, MA

Will be based on number of participants (TBC)

Meredith Parkins [email protected]

HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Destination Reps Events Annual event – details are TBD at this time. Participation opportunities will be shared as more information becomes available.

Apr Minnesota Will be based on number of participants (TBC)


HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Sales Blitz: Association Calls in Minneapolis


Apr Minneapolis, MN Will be based on number of participants (TBC)


HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Texas Sales Blitz Sales blitz and client event with industry partners. Participation opportunities are available.

May Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX



HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Sales Blitz: Key Incentive Sales blitz and client event with industry partners coordinated by HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i. Participation opportunities are available.

Jun Michigan, Indiana Will be based on number of participants (TBC)


HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Meet NY Reception & Northeast Sales Blitz

Trade show and sales calls to qualified planners. Individuals must register on own. Participation opportunities for sales calls will be shared as more information becomes available.

Jun Northeast Will be based on number of participants (TBC)



















HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Sales Blitz: Sales Calls Incentive and Insurance

Group appointments with qualified meeting planners are coordinated by HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i.

Jun Minnesota, Ohio Will be based on number of participants (TBC)


HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Chicago Chapter Golf Classic

MPI-CAC's premier networking event, the 22nd Annual Golf Classic.

Jun 6 Chicago, IL Will be based on number of participants (TBC)


HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Sales Blitz: Illinois Association Sales Calls


Jul Illinois Will be based on number of participants (TBC)


HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Connect n’ Connect Assn Marketplace The Connect Marketplace reverse trade show format sets up sellers and buyers for success. Every pre-scheduled, one-on-one appointment is a legitimate business opportunity. Individuals must register on own. Hawai‘i participants will be offered sponsorship opportunities.

Aug Louisville, KY Will be based on number of participants (TBC)

Adele Tasaka [email protected] Meredith Parkins [email protected]

HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i IMEX Connect with senior decision-makers from North America and the world at the largest meetings industry tradeshow in the U.S. HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i coordinates the Destination Booth and podium spots are available for partners within the Hawai‘i booth.

Sep Las Vegas, NV Will be based on number of participants (TBC)

Mary Neister [email protected] Adele Tasaka [email protected] Kathy Dever [email protected] Meredith Parkins [email protected] Joan Palmtag [email protected] Josette Murai [email protected]

HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Hui Luncheon Group presentations with qualified meeting planners in a luncheon atmosphere. Participation opportunities are available.

Sep TBD Will be based on number of participants (TBC)


HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Sales Blitz: South East Sales Blitz Sales blitz and client event with industry partners. Participation opportunities are available.

Oct Southeast Will be based on number of participants (TBC)


HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Sales Blitz: Northeast Sales blitz and client event with industry partners. Participation opportunities are available.

Nov Northeast Will be based on number of participants (TBC)


HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i All Things Meeting Trade show to qualified planners. Individuals must register on own. Participation opportunities are available.

Nov Northern California Will be based on number of participants (TBC)


HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Prestige Trade show and sales calls to qualified planners. Individuals must register on own. Participation opportunities are available.

Dec San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA

























HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i SITE SoCal Holiday Event Be part of the 550+ qualified buyers and suppliers who will meet at the Monarch Beach Resort for two days of activities and networking opportunities. HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i coordinates a Destination Booth and partners can participate within the Hawai‘i booth.

Dec California Will be based on number of participants (TBC)


HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE) Seasonal, plus sales calls

Network with California’s top association executives at the largest annual association industry tradeshow on the West Coast. HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i coordinates a Destination Booth and partners can participate within the Hawai‘i booth.

Dec Sacramento, CA Will be based on number of participants (TBC)


HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Share Aloha Week Chicago based sales calls leading up to Destination Showcase

Dec Chicago, IL Will be based on number of participants (TBC)


HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Sales Blitz: Mid West Sales Calls Group appointments with qualified meeting planners are coordinated by HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i. Participation opportunities are available.

Dec Minnesota, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin



HVCB/Meet Hawai‘i Sales Blitz: Dallas & Arizona Sales blitz and client event with industry partners. Participation opportunities are available.

Dec Dallas, TX; Arizona Will be based on number of participants (TBC)







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