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Oʻahu Visitors Bureau

 

  • Karishma Chowfin Director, Market Activation & Program Delivery, Oʻahu Visitors Bureau

    "To know better is to do better. I have always felt an incredible sense of responsibility to do right by this destination, for my home, for my nieces, nephews, friends and family who call this place home as well. Sharing how to be pono, act pono, inspires and motivates me about my kuleana at HVCB & OVB."

    Catherine Orlans Manager, Communications & Content Delivery, Oʻahu Visitors Bureau

    "Māʻili Beach Park on the west side of Oʻahu holds a special place in my heart as my favorite place in Hawaiʻi. As the sun sets, vibrant hues of orange, pink, and purple paint the sky, casting a mesmerizing glow over the beach. Whether it's a solo retreat for self-reflection or a gathering with friends to witness the beauty of nature, Māʻili Beach Park is a cherished place for me and my ʻohana."

    Leilani Robertson Coordinator, Operations & Administrative Services, Oʻahu Visitors Bureau

    "My favorite place in Hawaiʻi is the west side for the sunsets. I enjoy going to Ko ʻOlina Lagoons and sitting on the beach and watching the sunset reflect off the ocean"

  • Simeon Miranda Oʻahu Chapter Chairperson

    General Manager, Embassy Suites Waikiki

    Alison Tomisato Alves Oʻahu Chapter, Co-Chair

    Director of Marketing, The Waikīkī Collection, Marriott International

    Kelly Knox

    Corporate Responsibility Advisor, Southwest Airlines

    Frank Among

    Director of Sales & Marketing, Kualoa Ranch

    Joy Tomita Anderson

    Director of Sales & Marketing, Prince Waikīkī Hotel & Resort

    Charlene Nakamura

    Area Director of Sales, Hilton Hawaiian Village/Hilton Waikoloa

    Michael Miller

    Director of Operations/Partner, Tiki's Grill & Bar

    Sweetie Nelson

    Director of Destination Marketing, Ko Olina Resort Association

    Seth Casey

    Vice President of Marketing, Polynesian Cultural Center

    Kelly Camp

    Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Polynesian Adventure Tours

    Theresa Van Greunen

    Assistant Vice President, Corporate Communications, Aqua-Aston Hospitality

    Shayreen Peltier

    Director of Marketing & Sales, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum

    Haʻaheo Zablan

    General Manager, Kaimana Beach Hotel (Highgate)

    • The only official royal palace on U.S. soil is ʻIolani Palace, the final residence of the last two reigning monarchs of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. The palace is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in Honolulu.
    • Global WWII history is anchored at Pearl Harbor (Puʻuloa) on the island of Oʻahu, starting with the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial. To understand the history of WWII in the Pacific theater, to honor the many who perished and to inspire and teach future generations, Pearl Harbor is home to four key historical attractions:  Pearl Harbor National Memorial (Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and the USS Arizona Memorial), Battleship Missouri Memorial, Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.
    • The Royal Hawaiian Band, known as the “King’s Band” was founded in 1836 by King Kamehameha III. It is the oldest and only full-time municipal band in the country.  Visitors can catch performances Friday’s at ʻIolani Palace.
    • Oʻahu is considered the birthplace of surfing and the sport of surfing is attributed to the Hawaiian people. The small town of Haleʻiwa on Oʻahu’s legendary North Shore is affectionately known as the Mecca of Surfing, as the largest purse in surfing competition takes place annually along the surf beaches of Oʻahu’s North shore starting in November attracting professional surfers from around the world. Waikīkī was home to the legendary ambassador of surfing, Duke Kahanamoku, who introduced surfing around the world. He was an incredible waterman winning three Olympic gold and two silver medals collectively in the 1912, 1920 and 1924 Olympics in swimming for the United States.  
    • Oʻahu is home to one of the most recognizable Hawaiian landmarks, Lēʻahi. When foreign travelers and traders first encountered the extinct crater in the 1700s, on Oʻahu Southeastern shore, they mistook the glistening calcite crystals in the rocks to be diamonds, thus for centuries the iconic landmark was called Diamond Head. Today, Diamond Head State Monument is reintroducing her Hawaiian name, Lēʻahi
    • The Island of Oʻahu has been and continues to be the filming location of many popular movies and television shows. More movies and television shows have been filmed on Oʻahu than any of the other Hawaiian Islands.  
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