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A warm mahalo to our members and guests who joined us for our HVCB Annual Summer Pau Hana at the Ka Lewa Lānai at Royal Hawaiian Center! We had a wonderful evening of networking and fun, creating new memories with 200 industry professionals.

We are incredibly grateful to Royal Hawaiian Center as our presenting sponsor for their extraordinary food and beverage offerings and warm hospitality truly setting the stage for an unforgettable night. Special thanks to Gourmet Events Hawaii for their seamless event execution and support in bringing everything together.

Mahalo to our HVCB members who participated in our in-person Hōʻike and shared their businesses, products, experiences, and community initiatives with us throughout the evening. Check out all the excitement below!

Mahalo to Victor Goodpasture for capturing a cheerful evening! We are pleased to share the Photo Gallery provided by HVCB member, Victor Goodpasture Photography, for your perusal. Should you wish to download the photos and use them, please provide photo credit to Victor Goodpasture Photography.

For those of you who took a photo at Oahu Photo Booths, we’ve linked a Photo Gallery for you to share with your friends and family. We also enjoyed swaying to the music of Malu Productions—and even caught a few of you dancing! We hope you enjoyed a smooth ride home supporting fellow HVCB member, holoholo.

Your feedback is vital to our success in creating meaningful events. All attendees should have received an event survey in your inbox, it should take less than three minutes to complete, and we’d love to hear your thoughts.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event.

In-Person Hōʻike

We invite you to learn more about our featured exhibitors and explore opportunities to connect and collaborate with these fellow HVCB members.

 

A warm mahalo to everyone who supported the HVCB Industry NEXT Pau Hana! We had an amazing afternoon of networking, learning, and connection, bringing together young professionals and setting the foundation for the future of Hawaiʻi's tourism.

We are proud to share that HVCB Industry NEXT is launching with over 100 members in our growing network. To stay connected and be the first to know about future Industry NEXT events and opportunities, click the link below to sign up for our database as we continue to grow this network together. For more information, visit www.hvcb.org/NEXT.

We extend our sincere mahalo to our presenting sponsor, Southwest Airlines, for their generous support in bringing this network to life. Their commitment to connecting people and communities, helped create intentional space for young professionals to come together, build relationships, and engage with Hawaiʻi’s visitor industry in a meaningful way. Check out all the excitement below!

We are incredibly grateful to OUTRIGGER Resorts and Hotels for providing a welcoming space for the evening. Your hospitality helped make the evening both memorable and meaningful.

Behind the scenes, this initiative is led by HVCB’s Manager of Membership Communication and Events, Eric Mok, alongside Industry NEXT Chairperson Noah Loughlin, and the young professionals team at HVCB. Their collaboration reflects the very spirit of Industry NEXT: partnership, innovation, and connection.

We look forward to connecting with you at our next event!

Photo Credit: Victor Goodpasture Photography

A warm mahalo to everyone who supported the launch of HVCB Industry NEXT! We had an inspiring evening of networking, learning, and connection, bringing together young professionals and setting the foundation for the future of Hawaiʻi's tourism.

We are proud to share that HVCB Industry NEXT is launching with over 100 members in our growing network. To stay connected and be the first to know about future Industry NEXT events and opportunities, click the link below to sign up for our database as we continue to grow this network together. For more information, visit www.hvcb.org/NEXT.

We extend our sincere mahalo to our presenting sponsor, Southwest Airlines, for their generous support in bringing this network to life. Their commitment to connecting people and communities, helped create intentional space for young professionals to come together, build relationships, and engage with Hawaiʻi’s visitor industry in a meaningful way. Check out all the excitement below!

We are incredibly grateful to OUTRIGGER Resorts and Hotels for providing a welcoming space for the evening. Your hospitality helped make the evening both memorable and meaningful.

Mahalo to HVCB member Victor Goodpasture of Victor Goodpasture Photography for capturing such a cheerful evening. We're happy to share the Photo Gallery he provided. If you download and use any images, please credit Victor Goodpasture Photography.

Behind the scenes, this initiative is led by HVCB’s Manager of Membership Communication and Events, Eric Mok, alongside Industry NEXT Chairperson Noah Loughlin, and the young professionals team at HVCB. Their collaboration reflects the very spirit of Industry NEXT: partnership, innovation, and connection.

We look forward to connecting with you at our next event!

A warm mahalo to our members and guests who joined us for the 2026 HVCB Annual Membership Meeting. It was a meaningful opportunity to come together, reflect on where we are as an industry, and look ahead at the priorities shaping the future.

A warm mahalo to everyone who joined us for our HVCB Hawaiʻi Island Membership Meeting at Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. It was a wonderful afternoon connecting and engaging with industry professionals. 

We are incredibly grateful to Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel for their generous partnership, exceptional food and beverage offerings, and for graciously hosting this event’s meeting space. Mahalo nui to the Island of Hawaiʻi Visitors Bureau for their support and collaboration.

In response to your questions on cultural education, we’d like to remind you of the resources currently available on our Culture Page at hvcb.org/members/culture. We are also working on updates and additional resources as we look ahead to 2026.

We look forward to connecting with you at our next event!

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A warm mahalo to our members and guests who joined us for our HVCB 5th Annual Not-So-Silent Night at Queen's Court in the International Market Place! We had a wonderful evening of networking and fun, creating new memories with over 150 industry professionals.

We are incredibly grateful to International Market Place for their generous sponsorship and extraordinary food and beverage offerings. The beautiful setting and warm hospitality truly set the stage for an unforgettable night. Check out all the excitement below!

Mahalo to HVCB member Victor Goodpasture of Victor Goodpasture Photography for capturing such a cheerful evening. We're happy to share the Photo Gallery he provided. If you download and use any images, please credit Victor Goodpasture Photography.

For those of you who took a photo at Oahu Photo Booths, we’ve linked a Photo Gallery for you to share with your friends and family. We also enjoyed swaying to the music of Tihati Productions, creating the perfect tone for members to mix and mingle. Mahalo to Lonohana Estate Chocolate for delighting our guests with locally crafted chocolates, adding a sweet touch to the evening.

We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to those who contributed to our holiday donation drive. Thanks to your generosity, we collected pet supplies in support of the Hawaiian Humane Society and canned goods for Hawaiʻi Foodbank.

Your feedback is vital to our success in creating meaningful events. All attendees should have received an event survey in your inbox, it should take less than three minutes to complete, and we’d love to hear your thoughts.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event.

HVCB Not-So-Silent Night Photo Gallery ►                     Oahu Photo Booths Gallery ►

A warm mahalo to everyone who joined us for our HVCB Maui Membership Meeting at Maui Beach Hotel. It was a wonderful afternoon connecting and engaging with industry professionals.

We are incredibly grateful to Maui Beach Hotel for their generous partnership, exceptional food and beverage offerings, and for graciously hosting this event’s meeting space. Mahalo nui to the Maui Visitors & Convention Bureau for their support and collaboration.

We look forward to connecting with you at our next event!

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A warm mahalo to our members and guests who joined us for our HVCB Annual Summer Pau Hana at the Ka Lewa Lānai at Royal Hawaiian Center! We had a wonderful evening of networking and fun, creating new memories with 200 industry professionals.

We are incredibly grateful to Royal Hawaiian Center for their generous sponsorship and extraordinary food and beverage offerings. The beautiful setting and warm hospitality truly set the stage for an unforgettable night. Special thanks to Gourmet Events Hawaii for their seamless event execution and support in bringing everything together. Check out all the excitement below!

Mahalo to Victor Goodpasture for capturing a cheerful evening! We are also pleased to share the Photo Gallery provided by HVCB member, Victor Goodpasture Photography, for your perusal. Should you wish to download the photos and use them, please provide photo credit to Victor Goodpasture Photography.

For those of you who took a 360 video at Oahu Photo Booths, we’ve linked a Photo Gallery for you to share with your friends and family. We also enjoyed swaying to the music of Lanihuli Entertainment—and even caught a few of you dancing! Mahalo to Lonohana Estate Chocolate for delighting our guests with locally crafted chocolates, adding a sweet touch to the evening. We hope you enjoyed a smooth ride home supporting fellow HVCB member, holoholo. 

Your feedback is vital to our success in creating meaningful events. All attendees should have received an event survey in your inbox, it should take less than three minutes to complete, and we’d love to hear your thoughts.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event.

HVCB Summer Pau Hana Photo Gallery ►                     Oahu Photo Booths Gallery ►

A warm mahalo to everyone who joined us for our HVCB Kauaʻi Membership Meeting at The Royal Sonesta Kauaʻi Resort. It was a wonderful afternoon connecting and engaging with industry professionals.

We are incredibly grateful to The Royal Sonesta Kauaʻi Resort for their generous partnership, exceptional food and beverage offerings, and for graciously hosting this event’s meeting space. Mahalo nui to the Kauaʻi Visitors Bureau for their support and collaboration.

We look forward to connecting with you at our next event!

A warm mahalo to our members and guests who joined us for Pau hana with HVCB at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel! We had a wonderful evening of networking and fun, getting to meet and connect with like-minded industry professionals.

We are incredibly grateful to Hilo Hawaiian Hotel for their generous sponsorship and extraordinary food and beverage offerings. Check out all the fun and excitement in the photos and video below.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

We'd like to offer a warm mahalo nui to our members who joined us to participate in the 8th Annual Tourism Day at the Hawai‘i State Capitol on Friday, March 7.

Tourism Day provides Hawai‘i's visitor industry the opportunity to showcase the value tourism brings and how we work together to maximize the benefit while minimizing the impact on our communities.

This year’s event also gave participants a platform to share their companies’ current projects and programs. To hear all the excitement, check out our testimonial from HVCB member, Ramona Sidlo from Romer Waikīkī at The Ambassador & Romer House Waikīkī!

A special thanks to HVCB member, Honolulu Cookie Company, for their generous support as our amenity sponsor.

Mahalo to our partners Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, and Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association for coming together to create such an impactful event.

We're excited for an even more impactful Tourism Day in 2026 and look forward to your continued partnership.

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A warm mahalo to our members and guests who joined us for the 2025 HVCB Annual Membership Meeting. It was an unforgettable event filled with inspiring stories, meaningful connections, and a behind-the-scenes look at the people who bring HVCB’s mission to life.

To everyone who attended—mahalo for being part of this special moment and for engaging with the stories that shape our collective efforts.

We also extend our deepest appreciation to our event partners—Cirque du Soleil, OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels, Maui Brewing Company, and Victor Goodpasture Photography—for making this celebration of connection, culture, and storytelling possible.

Your partnership fuels this collective vision, and we look forward to building the next chapter of Hawaiʻi tourism with you!

Be sure to check out the 2025 HVCB Annual Membership Meeting Photo Gallery. Should you wish to use any images, please credit Victor Goodpasture Photography.

The event recording and the videos shared during the meeting are also linked below.

Presented 31 March 2026.

Mahalo to those who joined us for our recent member webinar focused on public relations strategy, collaboration opportunities, and the evolving media landscape. We appreciate you taking the time to engage with our team and explore ways to amplify your story—and Hawaiʻi’s story—through thoughtful PR efforts.

We also encourage you to connect with our team to explore PR opportunities, share story ideas, and discuss ways we can support your efforts. To download the presentation deck, please click the button below.

Mahalo for all that you do and for your continued partnership.

Presented 11 February 2026.

A warm mahalo to those who joined us for our webinar on the new brand campaign, Hawaiʻi Stays With You, and exploring how you can integrate this messaging into your own marketing efforts. This initiative positions Hawaiʻi not simply as an aspirational destination, but as a way of life that can fundamentally change how travelers see and experience the world.

Please let us know how you plan to share the “Hawaiʻi Stays With You” message by submitting our Asset Usage Form. Reporting your use of the campaign assets helps us understand how the message is being amplified across the industry and strengthens our collective impact. Upon submission, you will receive access to the Partner Toolkit, featuring a range of downloadable campaign assets.

We encourage you to help us share the campaign through various channels such as social media, inflight videos, in-room videos, on-property digital programs, email reservation confirmations, and wherever you connect with your guests.

Mahalo for all that you do and for your continued partnership. 

Presented on 12 November 2025.

Mahalo to those of you who attended our HVCB Membership Webinar: 2025 Group Travel Outlook & Hawaiʻi Market Insights with WATG’s Sam Coats, Global Research Lead, and Guy Cooke, Studio Director, Advisory Services. We appreciate your participation and hope you found the session insightful and informative. 

If you'd like to sign up to download The Future of Group Travel White Paper, please visit https://www.watg.com/the-future-of-group-travel. 

We'd like to also extend a heartfelt mahalo to WATG for an outstanding presentation.  

Looking forward to seeing you at our next event! 

Mahalo for your continued partnership.

Presented on 26 June 2025.

Mahalo to those of you who joined us for today's informational webinar about HTA's Maui Emergency Marketing Campaign, executed by the Hawaiʻi Visitors & Convention Bureau. We hope you found the session valuable and are excited about the opportunities for meaningful participation in this work.

This initiative represents a critical step toward supporting Maui's visitor industry recovery and, by extension, preserving the broader economic stability of our state. Your engagement helps amplify these efforts and ensures we move forward together.

For a full overview of the campaign—including how you can participate in wholesaler promotions, the Hawaiʻi Special Offers Program, and other marketing initiatives—please visit https://www.hvcb.org/maui-campaign.

To download the presentation slide deck, please click the button below.

Download Presentation ►

Mahalo for all that you do and for your partnership. 

Presented on May 28, 2025.

Mahalo to those of you who joined us for our exclusive Tourism Cares webinar! We hope you found the session valuable and are excited about the opportunities to get involved with meaningful travel initiatives here in Hawaiʻi. 

Mahalo for all that you do and for your partnership.