Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

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	February 2010 WHAT'S NEW IN THE ISLANDS OF ALOHA Experience what's new with Hawaii's events and attractions, developments in the islands, accolades, and transportation updates.
	February 2010 PERFECT MOMENTS IN THE ISLANDS OF HAWAII Los Angeles Calendar of Events The Islands of Hawaii are sharing the aloha spirit with Los Angeles residents throughout February with consumer events showcasing the music, dance, flavors, and culture of the Hawaiian Islands. Experience the allure of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii’s Big Island in the comforts of your own backyard.
	January 2010 PERFECT MOMENTS IN THE ISLANDS OF HAWAII Seattle Calendar of Events The Islands of Hawaii are sharing the aloha spirit with Seattleites throughout January with consumer events showcasing the music, dance, flavors, and culture of the Hawaiian Islands. Experience the allure of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii’s Big Island in the comforts of your own backyard.
	December 2009 WHAT'S NEW IN THE ISLANDS OF ALOHA Experience what's new with Hawaii's events and attractions, developments in the islands, accolades, and transportation updates.
	December 18, 2009 HTA ANNOUNCES MAHALO MONTH SPECIALS FOR TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS HONOLULU – The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), the state agency for tourism, along with the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB), and our industry partners in Hawaii are pleased to announce over 100 special offers to travel professionals during Mahalo Month for Travel Professionals from April 1-May 31, 2010.
	December 4, 2009 TRAVEL AGENTS NAME HAWAII ‘BEST SELLING DESTINATION’ HONOLULU – The readers of Recommend magazine named Hawaii the “Best Selling Destination” in North America in its 13th Annual Reader’s Choice Awards. The fill-in survey asked participants to note their top choices in a number of categories, including airlines, rental car, rail, cruises, destinations, and hotels and resorts, and global distribution systems (GDS).
	November 2009 WHAT'S NEW IN THE ISLANDS OF ALOHA Experience what's new with Hawaii's events and attractions, developments in the islands, accolades, and transportation updates.
	October 2009 WHAT'S NEW IN THE ISLANDS OF ALOHA Experience what's new with Hawaii's events and attractions, developments in the islands, accolades, and transportation updates.
	October 2, 2009 HVCB LAUNCHES MONTH-LONG SEATTLE CAMPAIGN TO BOOST WINTER/SPRING TRAVEL HONOLULU – On October 1, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB), with the support, guidance and funding of the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), launched an intensive month-long integrated marketing campaign in Seattle, with offshoots in Portland and Vancouver, to boost winter and spring travel to Hawaii from the Pacific Northwest.
	October 1, 2009 HAWAII GIVING SEATTLE RESIDENTS “A THOUSAND REASONS TO SMILE” HONOLULU –Seattle residents may start feeling an itch for the tropics as *The Islands of Hawaii* rolls out a new tourism campaign today showcasing the exotic appeal of the island’s culture, natural beauty, music, and regional cuisine throughout October.
	October 2009 SEATTLE BLITZ CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Islands of Hawaii are sharing the aloha spirit with Seattleites throughout October with more than 20 consumer events showcasing the music, dance, flavors, and culture of the Hawaiian Islands. Journey to Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii’s Big Island in your own backyard.
	October 2009 HIGHLIGHTS FOR CULTURE & THE ARTS IN HAWAII Hawaii’s multi-cultural environment fosters an arts and culture scene that is extraordinary, dynamic, and colorful. The following schedule highlights just a few of the various arts and cultural events for the period from October 2009 through December 2009 on the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, and Oahu.
	September 2009 WHAT'S NEW IN THE ISLANDS OF ALOHA Experience what's new with Hawaii's events and attractions, developments in the islands, accolades, and transportation updates.
	September 24, 2009 HAWAII SALES TEAM SEEKING GROUP BOOKINGS IN CHICAGO AT WORLD’S LARGEST INCENTIVE EXHIBITION, SEPT. 29 – OCT. 1 HONOLULU – The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) is making its biggest sales effort of the year next week in Chicago to promote Hawaii’s motivational value for business at the world’s largest incentive exhibition, The Motivation Show, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1.
	September 8, 2009 “A DAY OF HAWAII SMILES” BRINGS MUSIC, CUISINE, AND FUN FROM THE ISLANDS TO THE GROVE The people of Hawaii are bringing the Aloha Spirit to Los Angeles with two fun-filled Saturdays themed “A Day of Hawaii Smiles” at The Grove. The free activities feature hula lessons and entertainment by the Polynesian Cultural Center, picture taking at the Big Wave photo station, arts and crafts, island cuisine, and a marketplace highlighting Hawaii-made products.
	September 8, 2009 PRIME CONFERENCE HELPS EXPAND HVCB’S ASIA MARKETING EFFORTS FOR NEW MEETINGS BUSINESS HONOLULU – This year’s 12th Annual Pacific Rim Incentives & Meetings Exchange (PRIME) is putting an increased emphasis on generating new meetings business from Asia in concert with the marketing efforts of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB).
	September 1, 2009 HAWAII GIVES LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS “A THOUSAND REASONS TO SMILE” HONOLULU – There is a good chance Los Angeles residents will start feeling an itch for the tropics as The Islands of Hawaii rolls out its new tourism campaign today showcasing the exotic appeal of the island’s culture, natural beauty, music, and regional cuisine throughout September.
	August 2009 WHAT'S NEW IN THE ISLANDS OF ALOHA Experience what's new with Hawaii's events and attractions, developments in the islands, accolades, and transportation updates.
	August 27, 2009 HVCB LAUNCHES MAJOR LOS ANGELES AREA CAMPAIGN TO BOOST FALL/WINTER TRAVEL HONOLULU – Hawaii’s largest source market for visitors – Los Angeles – is going to hear a lot about Hawaii’s multitude of charms in an intensive campaign blitz throughout September led by the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) and launched with the help of Hawaii’s four Island mayors.
	August 25, 2009 HAWAII CELEBRATES LEI DAY AT THE GROVE WITH HAWAIIAN MUSIC AND DANCE The people of Hawaii invite Los Angeles residents to “escape” to the Hawaiian Islands as it celebrates Lei Day at The Grove sharing the aloha spirit with two-hours of Hawaiian entertainment, including hula (dance) shows by Kawailanamalie Productions and hula lessons. This interactive Aloha Friday lunchtime event will feature former Miss Aloha Hula Malia Petersen and her halau (dance group) in a colorful and engaging cultural exchange.
	August 5, 2009 TNT’S “WEDDING DAY” MAKES COUPLE’S DREAM WEDDING COME TRUE ON MAUI HONOLULU – Southern California residents Tyra Moe and Richard Hidalgo received the destination wedding of their dreams on the Magic Isle of Maui last September and TNT’s new reality show “Wedding Day,” a Mark Burnett/Dreamworks Production, captured the couple’s romantic journey.
	August 5, 2009 MEETINGS INDUSTRY HONORS HVCB WITH TWO NATIONAL AWARDS HONOLULU – Recognizing its service excellence to groups doing business in Hawaii for meetings and incentive events, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) has earned awards from two top industry publications, Meetings & Conventions and Incentive.
	July 21, 2009 ABC’S ‘THE BACHELORETTE’ VISITS HAWAII’S BIG ISLAND FOR TWO-HOUR SEASON FINALE AIRING JULY 27 HONOLULU – Hawaii fans who watched ABC’s “The Bachelorette” Jillian Harris bid aloha to Reid Rosenthal after their romantic date on Maui will be seeing a lot more of the Hawaiian Islands as season five of the hit romance reality show from Warner Horizon Television wraps up on Hawaii’s Big Island in a two-hour season finale on July 27 (8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST).
	July 2009 WHAT'S NEW IN THE ISLANDS OF ALOHA Experience what's new with Hawaii's events and attractions, developments in the islands, accolades, and transportation updates.
	July 7, 2009 ABC'S 'THE BACHELORETTE' HEADS TO HAWAII HONOLULU – As one of the most romantic destinations on Earth, it’s only fitting that Hawaii be the special place where ABC’s “The Bachelorette” Jillian Harris makes one of the most important decisions of her life. The big question remaining is who will win her heart? Season five of the hit romance reality show from Warner Horizon Television arrives on Maui for a two-hour episode on July 13 (8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST).
	June 23, 2009 FIRST-EVER WHITE HOUSE LUAU HIGHLIGHTS THE TASTES AND TALENTS OF HAWAII WASHINGTON D.C. – The tastes and talents of Hawaii will take center stage in the national spotlight on Thursday as President Barack Obama, the first president from the Aloha State, hosts the first-ever White House luau.
	June 3, 2009 SIX TIPS FOR FINDING HAWAII SUMMER VACATION DEALS HONOLULU – Travelers planning a summer vacation will find that Hawaii is one of the nation’s most affordable destinations this year, thanks to special savings and value-added bargains being offered by major airlines, hotels and resorts, and activities and attractions.
	June 2009 WHAT'S NEW IN THE ISLANDS OF ALOHA Experience what's new with Hawaii's events and attractions, developments in the islands, accolades, and transportation updates.
	May 7, 2009 HVCB SERVICE FOR MEETING PLANNERS EARNS 2009 PINNACLE AWARD HONOLULU – The quality of service that the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) provides to meeting planners has resulted in the Bureau being named a winner of the 2009 Pinnacle Award.
	April 2009 WHAT'S NEW IN THE ISLANDS OF ALOHA Experience what's new with Hawaii's events and attractions, developments in the islands, accolades, and transportation updates.
	March 2009 WHAT'S NEW IN THE ISLANDS OF ALOHA Experience what's new with Hawaii's events and attractions, developments in the islands, accolades, and transportation updates.
	March 2009 WORLD CLASS EVENTS IN HAWAII: JULY to DECEMBER
	March 2009 WORLD CLASS EVENTS IN HAWAII: JANUARY to JUNE
	March 5, 2009 *THE ELLEN DEGENERES* SHOW BEGINS HAWAII GAME WEEK ON MARCH 9 WHAT: The Ellen DeGeneres Show launches “Hawaii Game Week” on Monday, March 9. The week of fun games will wrap with a grand prize trip to Hawaii announced on air March 13.
	February 27, 2009 HAWAII TO GIVE BAY AREA RESIDENTS “A THOUSAND REASONS TO SMILE” HONOLULU – If Bay Area residents start feeling like they are being immersed in Hawaii’s wondrous culture, beauty, and music in March, they won’t be alone.
	February 26, 2009 HVCB CAMPAIGN TO GIVE BAY AREA “A THOUSAND REASONS TO SMILE” HONOLULU – Hawaii’s second-largest market for visitors – the San Francisco Bay Area – is going to see, hear, and experience the Islands of Aloha in March like never before in a new campaign led by the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB).
	February 13, 2009 HVCB TEAM TAKES AIME AT NEW BUSINESS DOWN UNDER HONOLULU – A 17-member sales team led by the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) is taking Hawaii’s business thunder Down Under for the 17th Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME), February 16-18, in Melbourne, Australia.
	February 2009 WHAT'S NEW IN THE ISLANDS OF ALOHA Experience what's new with Hawaii's events and attractions, developments in the islands, accolades, and transportation updates.
	January 29, 2009 HVCB WINS TOP AWARD IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETING COMPETITION HONOLULU – The largest international marketing competition for hospitality, travel, and tourism – the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards – has presented Hawaii its top honor for online marketing.
	January 2009 WHAT'S NEW IN THE ISLANDS OF ALOHA Experience what's new with Hawaii's events and attractions, developments in the islands, accolades, and transportation updates.
	January/February 2009 APANA (NICHE) MEDIA NEWSLETTER Story Ideas from The Islands of Aloha The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau’s public relations team is pleased to offer the following story ideas covering topics in key niche market segments.
	January 6, 2009 HAWAII'S WINTER WARMTH REINVIGORATES OBAMA OHANA BEFORE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION HONOLULU–President-Elect Barack Obama, joined by his 'ohana (family) and several close friends, concluded his Hawaii winter vacation last week, refreshed and reinvigorated for the upcoming January 20 presidential inauguration.