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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E 30 Jul-Aug 2017 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS • MCMAG-ASIA.COM T here's no question that Hawai'i is a beautiful place to hold a meeting. But don't let our breathtaking settings obscure the fact that we're also a vibrant business destination with exceptional meeting venues — the crown jewel of which is the Hawai'i Convention Center (HCC). In fact, there are dozens of reasons why you should consider the Hawai'i Convention Center for your next meeting. Strategic Mid-Pacific Location Hawai'i's unique location midway inspires attendance, not only from Asia-Pacific nations but also from the world at large. To that end, the Hawai'i Convention Center has representatives in Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, and Oceania ready to help build attendance for meetings. ere are more than 30,000 hotel rooms with a wide range of amenities and price points on the island of O'ahu. Event planners have a choice of 6,000 committable guest rooms within a one-mile radius of the convention center. Ease of Accessibility Getting people and materials to Hawai'i is easier than you might think. All major airlines have daily direct flights to O'ahu and there are over 10 million air seats with direct, non-stop service from major cities around the world. The Hawai'i Convention Center Honolulu's Hawai'i Convention Center is a spectacular, open-air structure that combines the latest in cutting-edge technology with an authentic Hawaiian ambience. Satisfaction ratings from meeting planners are consistently between 95 to 100 percent. A Central Honolulu Location e HCC is located in the heart of cosmopolitan Honolulu, just steps away from the newly expanded Ala Moana Center — Hawai'i's premier shopping destination featuring 290 retail stores and 70 diverse dining options. Hawai'i Convention Center attendees enjoy convenient access to Waikīkī' nightlife, more than 100 shops and eateries, luxury Hawai'i Convention Center Event Style and Service Shaped by the Spirit of Aloha and designer boutiques, and authentic island- style entertainment. At the center of it all is the International Market Place, the revitalized outdoor gathering hub offering three levels of retail and restaurants surrounding its iconic banyan tree. Professional Meeting Services e highly experienced and knowledgeable Hawaii Convention Center Team is ready to help develop a detailed proposal for your event, coordinate site visit itineraries, provide promotional materials, and arrange on-site support services for both planners and attendees. Inspiring Atmosphere e inspiring atmospheres of Hawai'i and the Hawai'i Convention Center provide nurturing settings and environments that encourage networking, and allow delegates to be open and receptive to the sharing of new ideas and concepts. ese surroundings also aid in attaining increased levels of productivity and energy that ensure a successful event. Book your next event at the Hawai'i Convention Center. For more information, call Janet Kuwata, Director of Conventions - Asia Pacific at (808) 943.3572, email: jkuwata@hccaeg.com and visit hawaiiconvention.com.

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