HVCB Membership Meeting
We warmly invite you to join us for the HVCB Membership Meeting to connect and share with us what is top of mind for you, understand more about how we can support your work and explore meaningful ways to partner. We look forward to the conversation and continue to build a stronger, more connected visitor industry. This event is for HVCB members only. All attendees mut be registered to participate. Mahalo nui to Maui Beach Hotel for generously hosting this event’s meeting space.
Date: Wednesday, October 15
Registration starts at 2:30pm
Event: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Reception to follow
Location: Maui Beach Hotel 170 West Ka‘ahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732
Register Here
Save the Date for the MVCB Annual Meeting – November 7
More details to come!
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
TravMedia International Media Marketplace LUXE – Las Vegas, NV – October 1-2.
As part of the Maui Marketing Campaign, MVCB will be participating in the media event that connects international luxury travel brands and luxury goods, services, experiences, real estate, and technology PR professionals with top luxury-focused editors, journalists, and content creators. This exclusive event offers 22 prescheduled, targeted media meetings and multiple networking opportunities over two days, providing unparalleled opportunities to pitch story ideas and forge valuable collaborations.
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.
Upcoming Group and 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
Groups:
IMEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 5-10: Expansive meetings industry tradeshow covering all segments of the group market, attended by well over 100 countries and approximately 14,000 people, including 4,000-5,000 group travel buyers.
Leisure:
HTUSA Educational Blitz Events: Eastern Region, Oct. 14-18: Robyn Basso, HVCB Senior Director, Travel Industry Partnerships and leaders from the HVCB Island Chapters join a diverse group of Resort, Activity and Hospitality partners for destination training and networking events in New Jersey, New York, Houston and Dallas.
Hawaii Tourism Canada AMA Travel Fam, Oct 16 – 20: The Maui + O‘ahu fam will welcome 6 Agents + 1 Product Education Manager from AMA Travel in Alberta, Canada along with Hawai‘i Tourism Canada Senior Account Director. Group focus is on exploring the destination with excursions to signature island experiences and activities.
Leisure:
Wholesaler Travel Advisor Fam, October 4-9: Estimated 11 Travel Advisors with accompanying BDM visiting Maui and O‘ahu for island training.
Hawai‘i Tourism USA Educational Blitz, October 20-24: Island Chapter representatives along with HVCB Travel/Trade Director Robyn Basso, traveling to New Jersey, New York, Houston, and Dallas for educational sessions with Travel Advisors promoting the islands.
Agency Travel Advisor Fam, October 20-22: Estimated 7 Travel Advisors from Northeast based agency visiting Maui and O‘ahu for island training.
Hawai‘i Tourism Canada AMA Travel Fam, October 29-31: Seven to eight leading travel agents from AMA Travel in Alberta, Canada, along with representative from HT Canada visiting Maui and Oahu
