Upcoming Media Visits & Press Trips:
Listed below are opportunities for our partners for national and international media exposure. For more information, please reach out to Leanne Pletcher MVCB Director of PR & Marketing, lpletcher@hvcb.org
- Al Bonowitz, AAA Explorer: 1-5, March Seeking partnerships for activities and dining experiences.
- Kinsey Giddick, National Geographic: 26-30 April 2026. Seeking partnerships for ocean activities and astronomy-related experiences.
- Hele Mai Maui: Rediscover, Reconnect, Revitalize/MVCB Media Press Trip, May 2026 (Dates TBC)
MVCB will host three national media representatives for an immersive, guided experience rooted in cultural understanding, and community connection. Aligned with the Hawai‘i Stays with You campaign, the itinerary will highlight culinary, adventure, leisure, and wellness experiences that foster emotional connections to the islands while showcasing a vibrant lifestyle that is globally relevant, yet distinctly Hawai‘i.Partnership opportunities are available for accommodations, activities, and dining.
Upcoming Leisure Events:
Our Global Marketing Teams are planning the following events for the upcoming months. Involvement or support may vary for each event for our partners. For more information, please reach out to Brent Lausterer, MVCB Director of Sales, blausterer@hvcb.org
Leisure: MVCB will be participating in key travel trade events, here’s where we’ll be connecting with advisors and partners:
- 24-26 March: Maui Nui Holoholo Sales Mission: a three-day sales mission focused on Maui Nui visiting the following cities. Members are invited to join the sales mission and events. Each city will feature a tradeshow following by dinner and partner presentations to attending Travel Advisors. Estimated cost is $650 max. per partner, per city, based on attending all three events. Sign-ups are available through 10 February. Please confirm as soon as possible.
- Tuesday, 24 March: Dallas
- Wednesday, 25 March: Denver
- Thursday, 26 March: Phoenix
