PUBLIC RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
Consumer or Media e-Newsletter:
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O‘ahu Visitors Bureau sent out a call for submissions for the Q4 Updates and Aloha from Oʻahu release on September 24, 2024. The Q4 update will be distributed in November. Please send updates, news, and developments from your organization, any Mālama Oʻahu initiatives your organization is embarking on, and any locally sourced or retailed supported promotions you are launching to Kalei Kaaialii (kalei.kaaialii@finnpartners.com) by Friday, November 1.
Visiting Media: The O‘ahu Visitors Bureau continues to vet and support media visits that will translate to stories that impact visitors, residents, and the industry positively. The O‘ahu Visitors Bureau hosted the following media:
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OVB continues to vet and schedule media visits for 2024 that will translate to stories that impact visitors, residents, and the industry positively.
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OVB supported freelancer Scott Laird (Fodor's, TravelAge West) with his visit to Oʻahu from September 28-October 2. He is looking to produce a couple stories: one for Fodor’s on how to vacation on Oʻahu without encroaching on local spaces, and one for TravelAge West covering new hotel properties and renovations.
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OVB Supported freelancer, Yerin Kim (PS) with her visit to O‘ahu from October 19-21. She explored several different stories including how to be a responsible and respectful tourist, the best places for solo travel, best wellness hotels and wellness-based experiences touching on relaxation, culture and nature.
TRAVEL TRADE & SALES
The O‘ahu Visitors Bureau is working closely with HVCB and the other Island Visitors Bureaus to align and prepare for sales activities in 2024.
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FAMs:
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Pleasant Holidays - Classic Travel Connection VIP Journese FAM (ad hoc FAM )| October 25 | 12pax; assisted Pleasant Holidays Business Development Manager with itinerary suggestions. Provided group with OVB welcome bags and coordinated delivery with host hotel for group on arrival
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Sales Trips
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IMEX 2025 and MCI Tradeshow in Las Vegas, October 7-10
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SoCal Hawai‘i ‘Ohana Trade Events & HTUSA Leisure Blitz | Oct 14 – 17| California - Irvine,Woodland, Pomona
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HTCanada Aloha Canada Sales Mission | Oct 21 – 24 | Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary
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Apple Leisure Group Vacations ASCEND Conference | Oct 21-25
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES & SUPPORT
Global Marketing Team (GMT) Support. The Oʻahu Visitors Bureau, along with the other Island Chapters, assist the HTA GMTs with guidance and expertise on each island. The Oʻahu Visitors Bureau provided support for the following programs:
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Consumer Activities
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OVB provided feedback to HTUSA on accessible beaches on O‘ahu for GoHawaii social media post bringing awareness to City and County of Honolulu offerings and AcessSurf’s monthly accessible beach days available to residents and visitors with disabilities.
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Public Relations/Media
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OVB confirmed with HTJapan support for their multigenerational campaign itinerary for filming locations highlighting areas on O‘ahu suitable for all.
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OVB connected the HTKorea team with the Ka La‘i Waikīkī Beach team for Korea Market programs for Waikīkī
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OVB has informed the Meet Hawai‘i team about their nomination and invitation for the Business Traveler North America Awards, where Honolulu is nominated for “Best MICE Destination.” Winners will be announced in November 2024.
UPCOMING TRAVEL TRADE & SALES ( NOV – JAN)
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Webinar: Marriott Hawai‘i & Jet Blue Vacations | Nov 5
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Delta Vacations Hawai‘i Travel Advisor Incentive FAM: O‘ahu | Nov 5 - 10
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Hawai‘i Tourism Korea CEO Trade FAM: O‘ahu | Nov 6 - 10
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Signature Travel Network Conference: Las Vegas, NV | Nov 11 - 14
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Hawai‘i Tourism Oceania & Hawaiian Airlines Trade FAM: O‘ahu | Nov 16 - 19
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Midwest Hawai‘i ‘Ohana Trade Events | MAST Sales Sensation: Chicago, IL; Oakbrook, IL; St. Louis, MO; Minneapolis, MN | Nov 18 – 21
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HTCanada Air Canada Vacations O‘ahu Trade FAM: O‘ahu | Dec 9 - 13
O‘ahu’s Upcoming Events:
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14th Annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival, November 6-10
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Kalākaua Festival, November 9
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Urban Makahiki, November 16
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2024 Hawaiʻi’s Woodshow, Na Lā ‘au o Hawai‘i, November 17-24
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Waikīkī Holiday Parade, November 29
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National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration Ceremony, December 7
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Honolulu Marathon 2024, December 8
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2025 New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival, January 11
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Polynesian Bowl, January 17