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 

Shane Nelson, TravelAgeWest, Sept. 17-23:  Shane will be visiting Maui to work on profiles for TravelAge Westʻs monthly HI E-Newsletter to travel advisor readers. He is looking to feature various hotels and activities in his profiles, based on his first-hand experiences on Maui. Shane will then be on Oʻahu (Sept. 23-27) for the Tourism Cares Meaningful FAM.  

Hawaii Tourism Canada Island Romance Media FAM, Oct 16 – 20.  The Maui + Kaua‘i fam will highlight all things romance, including weddings, honeymoons, couples’ getaways and vow renewals. Luxury accommodations, culinary scene, wellness experiences, lush landscapes, and unique outdoor adventures will be highlighted.  

The People, The Place, Maui Local Media Press Trip, September 11 – 15.  In conjunction with the Maui Marketing Campaign, this press trip to include Hawai‘i-based media, will bring this campaign to life by highlighting the values of our local community and encouraging thoughtful travel that fosters authentic connections and cultural understanding. The experiences will also include highlights from the MVCB’s Wailuku Canoe Crop Corner initiative with Wailuku First Friday, which focuses on the culture, community, farmers and local chefs of Maui.