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Empowering the Future of Hawaiʻi’s Tourism

 

HVCB is excited to introduce Industry NEXT, a network for exploration, exchange, and transformation. A new member benefit designed to bring together young professionals, earlier in their careers, generally under the age of 40, across Hawai‘i’s visitor industry. This network will create intentional space for conversation, connection, and relationship-building, fostering long-term engagement within our membership.

This initiative will be led by HVCB’s Manager of Membership Communication and Events, Eric Mok, with Noah Loughlin, Area Group Sales Manager at OUTRIGGER Resorts and Hotels, serving as its inaugural Chairperson.

Recognizing the important role these professionals play in sustaining and evolving our industry, we invite your support in building a strong network by registering your team members who would benefit from participating in our launch event. Additional details are provided below.

Be Part of the Network

The future of Hawaiʻi's visitor industry begins here—and we invite you to be a part of it. Sign up for email updates to learn more about upcoming events and exclusive opportunities.

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Meet the Team

 

Eric Mok Manager, Membership Communications and Events

Steering Committee

 

Kalena Kimura Director of Business Development, Goodmerch Supply

Maria Calso Sales Analyst, Hilton Hawaiian Village

Mathew “Manakō” Tanaka Sr. Community & Cultural Relations Manager, Hawaiian Airlines

Titus-Maximus Tanuvasa Director of Operations, Malu Productions

Past Events

 

  • Industry NEXT Virtual Networking Group Photo
     

    A warm mahalo to everyone who joined our HVCB Industry NEXT Virtual Networking! We had an amazing morning of networking and connection, bringing together young professionals and setting the foundation for the future of Hawaiʻi's tourism.

     

    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. We would also like to extend a special mahalo to our Steering Committee and breakout room facilitators Kalena Kimura, Kimberly Song, and Titus-Maximus Tanuvasa. Together, their collaboration reflects the very spirit of Industry NEXT: partnership, innovation, and connection.

     

    To stay connected and be the first to know about future Industry NEXT events and opportunities, visit www.hvcb.org/NEXT.

     

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

     

  • Industry NEXT Pau Hana Header
     

    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!

     

    Industry NEXT Gallery

     

    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!

     

  • HVCB Industry NEXT Group
    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!

     

    Industry NEXT Gallery

     

    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!

     

 

Voices of Industry NEXT

 

Shape the Future HVCB Industry NEXT opens a new platform for young professionals to network and build a strong community that sets the foundation for the future of Hawaiʻi's visitor industry.

-Vinka Boediman, Gourmet Events Hawaii

Grow Your Network HVCB offers an amazing space to bring together young professionals from Hawaiʻi's visitor industry. It feels like a warm and welcoming environment—the perfect place to be to meet like-minded people!

-Natasha Lee, Sheraton Waikiki