Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau We are stewards of Hawai‘i’s brand. Not just as the world’s greatest travel destination.

We announce the appointment of Dr. Aaron J. Salā as our new President and CEO. With a distinguished career as a business...
09/03/2024

We announce the appointment of Dr. Aaron J. Salā as our new President and CEO. With a distinguished career as a business entrepreneur and educator working in creative storytelling, culture and arts knowledge and advocacy, and solutions-oriented futures, Dr. Salā brings unparalleled experience and expertise to HVCB.

Dr. Salā succeeds Tom Mullen, HVCB Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, who has served as Interim President and CEO since January 1, 2024, following the retirement of John Monahan. Monahan stepped down last year after serving as the organization’s top leader since 2003.

The Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) today announced the appointment of Dr. Aaron J. Salā as its new President and CEO. With a distinguished car...

Hauʻoli Lā Hānau e Queen Liliʻuokalani!Queen Lili‘uokalani was the last monarch to sit on the Hawaiian Kingdom throne. S...
09/02/2024

Hauʻoli Lā Hānau e Queen Liliʻuokalani!

Queen Lili‘uokalani was the last monarch to sit on the Hawaiian Kingdom throne. She attempted to write a new constitution that would have restored the power of the monarchy and expand the right to vote. In response, she was overthrown by American merchants and missionary descendants in 1893 with assistance from U.S. Marines. Upon her death in 1917, she bequeathed her estate to be placed in a trust for the benefit of Native Hawaiian children. She is famous for writing the internationally recognized song, “Aloha ‘Oe,” and was an accomplished musician and composer like her siblings and many other Hawaiian ali‘i (chiefs/royalty). She wrote her autobiography, Hawai‘i’s Story, by Hawai‘i’s Queen during her house arrest. Her former home, Washington Place, is the residence of state governors and is now a museum.

The queen’s legacy carries the Hawaiian values of ʻonipaʻa - to remain steadfast, and aloha ʻāina - a deep love of land and fierce patriotism. It is her devout leadership and aloha that we celebrate on her birthday today.

September is Hawaiian History Month! For the past several years, community organizations have come together to host a se...
09/01/2024

September is Hawaiian History Month! For the past several years, community organizations have come together to host a series of virtual and in-person events that educate and celebrate the rich history of Hawaiʻi.

The festivities kick off with a commemoration of Queen Liliʻuokalani’s birthday on September 2nd. This year marks her 186th birthday. A free concert in her honor will be held at Kawaiahaʻo Church today, followed by a special memory walk tomorrow at ʻIolani Palace.

Join us throughout September as we reflect on our history and how the knowledge and wisdom of our kūpuna continue to inspire us today.

Event details can be found online at hawaiiponoi.info.

Kuhinia Maui, led by the communities of Lahaina and Kula with the support of the County of Maui, is a series of remembra...
08/07/2024

Kuhinia Maui, led by the communities of Lahaina and Kula with the support of the County of Maui, is a series of remembrance events marking one year since the devastating fires. These events are a collaborative effort, requiring many volunteers. You are welcome to kākoʻo (support) by being stewards of aloha to our community, sharing space at these events, offering a listening ear, or giving someone a hug where needed. Together, we can uplift each other, strengthening the bonds of our Maui ‘ohana.

For more information, visit
kuhiniamaui.org
or follow Kuhinia Maui

Keenan’s last day !!! Was so good getting to spend time with you. So proud of you and your journey! Keep making our kūpu...
08/01/2024

Keenan’s last day !!! Was so good getting to spend time with you. So proud of you and your journey! Keep making our kūpuna proud too.

REPOST FROM County of Maui: Crater Road will be closed for a week starting at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 27, as a safety prec...
07/29/2024

REPOST FROM County of Maui: Crater Road will be closed for a week starting at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 27, as a safety precaution amid an active 574-acre Crater Road fire nearby, County of Maui officials announced on July 26.

Haleakalā National Park Summit District Access is closed including Hosmer Grove and Haleakalā Crater. Kīpahulu District is open as usual. For information on park access and hours, visit https://www.nps.gov/haleakala.

The road will remain closed through 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3.

The Crater Road fire in Upper Kula remains 80 percent contained.

After portions of Crater Road were closed since July 10 due to the fire, the road was reopened at noon July 24, 2024, before the latest closure.

Safety concerns raised after the road was reopened led to the reclosure, according to the County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety. The department anticipates that work done during the weeklong closure will allow for the road to be reopened.

For more information on the Crater Road fire, sign up for Maui Emergency Management Agency alerts at www.mauicounty.gov/MEMA and follow County of Maui and Maui Fire Department on Facebook and Instagram.

Supporting our new member, Moani Waikiki at International Market Place! Our "Kawali" Fried Chicken was ono.•
07/24/2024

Supporting our new member, Moani Waikiki at International Market Place! Our "Kawali" Fried Chicken was ono.

REPOST FROM COUNTY OF KAUAʻI
07/20/2024

REPOST FROM COUNTY OF KAUAʻI

07/16/2024

REPOST FROM COUNTY OF KAUAʻI

07/16/2024

Please find update #1 regarding the Kauaʻi fire. Please share this information as broadly as possible with your staff and guests. We will continue to keep you informed.

REPOST FROM COUNTY OF MAUI:  Although no evacuation orders have been issued for the Haleakala Crater Road Fire, Maui Eme...
07/11/2024

REPOST FROM COUNTY OF MAUI:
Although no evacuation orders have been issued for the Haleakala Crater Road Fire, Maui Emegency Management Agency continues to encourage residents -- above Kekaulike and Haleakala highways between Upper Kimo and Waipoli roads -- to prepare for potential evacuation and monitor radio, TV and mobile devices for official information.

The Crater Road fire is 10% contained at 410 acres as of 6:15 this morning, July 11, 2024, according to Maui Fire Department. The focus for multiple ground and air crews remains on stopping progress toward residences and building control lines.

Multiple MFD ground units, state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife, National Parks firefighting crews, five dozers and three helicopters are currently responding to the fire.

Crater Road at Mile Marker 2 was closed early this morning by Maui Police Department. Haleakala National Park and Crater Road between mile markers 8 and 10 were closed the evening of July 10.

All of the approximately 150 to 200 vehicles above the impacted area were released in a safe, coordinated effort last night. No injuries have been reported and no structures have been damaged in the brush fire.

MEMA issued an informational message at 3:04 a.m. asking residents in homes above Kekaulike and Haleakala highways between Upper Kimo and Waipoli roads to prepare for potential evacuation, but added that a follow-up message for evacuations will be deemed, if necessary.

MEMA’s Emergency Operations Center was partially activated at 8:02 p.m. July 10 in response to the fire.

Map: Yellow shape is brush fire

Wishing you a very happy  •📸Heather Goodman•
07/04/2024

Wishing you a very happy

📸Heather Goodman

Are you ready to be the heartbeat of engagement? Join us in shaping the future of membership experiences as our Membersh...
07/02/2024

Are you ready to be the heartbeat of engagement? Join us in shaping the future of membership experiences as our Membership Coordinator!

If you're a dynamic, trend-setting individual passionate about connecting people and supporting vital programs, this role is for you! As our Membership Coordinator, you will engage in website and database innovation, create stunning email campaigns, design engaging newsletters, and connect with our member community at virtual and in-person events.

Come be part of an organization that puts our people, community, and culture at the forefront of all we do. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. More information is available on our website.

The mission of the Hawaiʻi Visitors & Convention Bureau is to create sustainable, diversified, leisure and business travel destination demand for the Hawaiian Islands. Join our ʻohana or family in helping to instill the spirit of "aloha" among all of our leisure and business travelers and our str...

🌈 As we come to the end of Pride Month, let’s remember every day is Pride Day!  HVCB was proud to sponsor the 2024 Visio...
06/28/2024

🌈 As we come to the end of Pride Month, let’s remember every day is Pride Day! HVCB was proud to sponsor the 2024 Vision Without Limits Gala, and we look forward to seeing you at the Pride Parade in October. 🌟

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It’s been a fantastic time at ! Mahalo nui to all the delegations, organizations, hui, ʻohana, individuals, colleagues, ...
06/18/2024

It’s been a fantastic time at ! Mahalo nui to all the delegations, organizations, hui, ʻohana, individuals, colleagues, fellow HVCB Members, and friends for contributing to a successful and memorable festival.

A closer look into the  Festival Village on this Aloha Friday 🌺
06/14/2024

A closer look into the Festival Village on this Aloha Friday 🌺

Moananuiākea performances and presentations led us through some incredible data about the kai, the ocean, that connects ...
06/12/2024

Moananuiākea performances and presentations led us through some incredible data about the kai, the ocean, that connects us all 🌏:

- Half of the air we breathe is owed to the ocean
- The ocean makes up 70% of Earth’s surface
- The ocean is the largest habitat on the planet
- 2,000 new organisms from the ocean are new to science every year
- Under 25% of the sea floor has been mapped with a global collaborative effort to map the sea bed by 2030

The Festival Village at The Hawai‘i Convention Center is a powerful place of culture, community, and conversation. If yo...
06/12/2024

The Festival Village at The Hawai‘i Convention Center is a powerful place of culture, community, and conversation. If you haven’t yet seen the numerous hale and experienced the creativity of our cousin cultures, you have until this weekend!

HVCB is honored to sponsor today’s film screening of Te Marumaru Atua sets sail to Hawaii and Hōkūleʻa: Finding the Lang...
06/10/2024

HVCB is honored to sponsor today’s film screening of Te Marumaru Atua sets sail to Hawaii and Hōkūleʻa: Finding the Language of the Navigator as well as the Rising Voyagers panel at the Hawaii Convention Center Emalani Theatre!

We’ll see you at 1:00pm 🎥


The Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture has brought together so many of our fellow leaders and community members from acr...
06/09/2024

The Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture has brought together so many of our fellow leaders and community members from across the Pacific. We had the pleasure of meeting the princess of Aotearoa and esteemed leaders of Samoa and Aotearoa at the lei draping of the King Kamehameha Statue. Our HVCB ʻohana will be enjoying the festivities all throughout Oʻahu this weekend!

Celebrating King Kamehameha this weekend! The 107th Annual King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade starts at 9 a.m. an...
06/06/2024

Celebrating King Kamehameha this weekend! The 107th Annual King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade starts at 9 a.m. and runs from ‘Iolani Palace to Queen Kapi‘olani Park. It will feature marching bands, floats, and extravagant pa’u riders adorned with flowers and lei.

Following the parade, the public is invited to enjoy live music, food, and more at the King Kamehameha Celebration Ho‘olaule‘a at Queen Kapiʻolani Park from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

📸 King Kamehameha Celebration Commission

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The Pacific Business News hosted the Kauaʻi Business Panel last week, pictured below are Lei Ann Pedro, Publisher of PBN...
06/06/2024

The Pacific Business News hosted the Kauaʻi Business Panel last week, pictured below are Lei Ann Pedro, Publisher of PBN, Sue Kanoho, Executive Director of Kauai Visitors Bureau, Joy Barua, President of Finance Insurance Ltd., Jim Braham, General Manager of The Cliffs At Princeville, and Cyndi Ayonon from the Mayor’s Office.

2024 King Kamehameha Celebration festivities kick off this Friday with statewide events through the following weekend.He...
06/04/2024

2024 King Kamehameha Celebration festivities kick off this Friday with statewide events through the following weekend.

He Inoa No Kalaninui Kamehameha – Honor to Kamehameha the Great! E ola ka Mō‘ī!!

Congratulations to all HVCB members who were recognized at Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers' Choice Hotels in the following ...
06/01/2024

Congratulations to all HVCB members who were recognized at Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers' Choice Hotels in the following categories:
Top Hotels in the United States are Koloa Landing Resort at Poʻipū, Autograph Collection #12 and Prince Waikiki #18.

Luxury Hotels in the United States are Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts #10, Halekulani Hotel #19, and Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux #21.

Family-Friendly in the United States - Aston Waikiki Beach Tower #10.

Small Hotels in the United States - Whalers Cove in Poipu #17

https://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoiceHome-Hotels

Congratulations to our very own Josette Murai, CMP, CPCE who was recognized as the NACE Member of the Year at The Nation...
05/28/2024

Congratulations to our very own Josette Murai, CMP, CPCE who was recognized as the NACE Member of the Year at The National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) Hawai'i 'Ekahi Awards.

This award is a prestigious accolade bestowed annually to recognize an individual member who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and contributions to the organization and the catering and events industry. This award honors a member who has gone above and beyond in their professional endeavors, showing outstanding commitment to NACE's mission and values.

Josette, mahalo for your dedication to our industry as well as our team!

On this  , we remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Mahalo to all the fallen he...
05/27/2024

On this , we remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Mahalo to all the fallen heroes.

📷: Tor Johnson

Congratulations to Aloha Ambassador Peter Abihai, named the 2024 Aloha Ambassador of the Year by the Waikiki Business Im...
05/24/2024

Congratulations to Aloha Ambassador Peter Abihai, named the 2024 Aloha Ambassador of the Year by the Waikiki Business Improvement District Association at their Annual Meeting this week. The association’s motto, Mālama Waikīkī (Caring for Waikīkī), is based on the concepts of stewardship and hospitality embraced by Hawai‘i’s host culture.

From left to right: Paul Kosasa, WBIDA Chairperson of the Board and President & CEO of ABC Stores, Peter Abihai Aloha Ambassador of the Year, Trevor Abarzua WBIDA President & Executive Director

To learn more: https://www.waikikibid.org/associationmission.htm

Happy National Travel and Tourism Week! The travel industry is pivotal to our economy, communities and in connecting Ame...
05/20/2024

Happy National Travel and Tourism Week! The travel industry is pivotal to our economy, communities and in connecting America.

In advance of Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience in Sonoma, our team had the privilege of volunteering at Farm to Pantry,...
05/18/2024

In advance of Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience in Sonoma, our team had the privilege of volunteering at Farm to Pantry, a nonprofit with a vision for a just food system in which everyone has access to healthy food that honors and nourishes our community and heals the planet through eliminating food waste. Learn more here:
https://www.farmtopantry.org/

Outrigger Resorts and in partnership Cirque du Soleil, revealed the official Hawai‘i’s inaugural show - ʻAuana by Cirque...
05/16/2024

Outrigger Resorts and in partnership Cirque du Soleil, revealed the official Hawai‘i’s inaugural show - ʻAuana by Cirque du Soleil. Invited guests witnessed a live performance, as well as a private hard-hat peek of the OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Theater.
Learn more here: https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/auana

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As the tourism marketing organization for the US Major Market Area for the State of Hawaii, the mission of the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau is to create sustainable, diversified, leisure and business travel demand for the Hawaiian Islands.