Visitors who mean business.

Imagine lying on a beautiful white-sand beach, a gentle breeze cooling you as the soothing waves lap at your toes ...

Did that happen to you at your last off-site business meeting?

It could have. Hawaii--the land of sun, sea and surf--is marketing itself to the West Coast as a convenient place to talk business as well as vacation, and has built facilities to handle the largest arid most sophisticated conventions, as well as small meetings.

"If you think Hawaii is too far, you're not thinking globally," said Bob Dallmeyer, chairman of the board of the International Association for Exhibition Management. "Hawaii is the perfect place to do business."

Hawaii was ranked second (to San Diego) among 40 major convention sites in North America in a 2002 Metropoll IX study by Economics Research Associates and Gerald Murphy & Associates. Hawaii scored especially well in the areas of banquet facilities, helpful on-site staff, availability of meeting facilities, convenience to the airport, quality of food and support from the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau.

"Hawaii is a serious place for serious meetings," said Mike Murray, HVCB sales director. "We are very user friendly."

Hawaii boasts more than 70,000 hotel rooms, ranging in price from $100 to $500 per night for group rates. They offer amenities such as high-tech high-touch meeting facilities, room data ports and 24-hour room service. Direct flights are available to and from most major West Coast cities, and most airlines also offer special zone rates for attendees across the country Hawaii's rental-car rates are relatively inexpensive, compared with large mainland cities.

The completion in 1998 of the Hawaii Convention Center, at one end of Waikiki, has enabled Oahu to handle conventions as large as 30,000 delegates. Recent convention center bookings include the International Association for Exhibition Management, Meeting Professionals International and the Asian Development Bank.

LARGEST HOTELS

RANKED BY EXHIBIT AREA

OAHU

Hotel                                       Exhibit Area   No. of mtg./
                                                           hotel rooms

HILTON HAWAHAN VILLAGE BEACH RESORT & SPA   98,320 sq.ft.      41/
2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815                           2,998
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.hiltonhawaii.com

WAIKIKI BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT               45,000 sq.ft.      11/
2552 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815                        1,310
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.marriottwaikiki.com

SHERATON WAIKIKI HOTEL                      33,200 sq.ft.      20/
2255 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu HI 96815                         1,850
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.sheraton-waikiki.com

PACIFIC BEACH HOTEL                         22,000 sq.ft.       8/
2490 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815                          837
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.pacificbeachhotel.com

HAWAII PRINCE HOTEL WAIKIKI AND GOLF CLUB   20,000 sq.ft.       6/
100 Holomoana St., Honolulu, HI 96815                          521
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.princeresortshawaii.com

Hotel                                       Rack Rate/
                                            Corp. Rate

HILTON HAWAHAN VILLAGE BEACH RESORT & SPA   $185 - $495/
2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815         $185 - $495
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.hiltonhawaii.com

WAIKIKI BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT               $129 - $299/
2552 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815      $129 - $269
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.marriottwaikiki.com

SHERATON WAIKIKI HOTEL                      $280 - $2,300/
2255 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu HI 96815       $252
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.sheraton-waikiki.com

PACIFIC BEACH HOTEL                         $190 - $310/
2490 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815       $110 - $203
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.pacificbeachhotel.com

HAWAII PRINCE HOTEL WAIKIKI AND GOLF CLUB   $310 - $2,500/
100 Holomoana St., Honolulu, HI 96815       $205
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.princeresortshawaii.com

Hotel                                       Amenities


HILTON HAWAHAN VILLAGE BEACH RESORT & SPA   Bishop Museum, Mandara
2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815         Spa and Holistica
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]   Hawaii, data ports in
www.hiltonhawaii.com                        all guest rooms

WAIKIKI BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT               DND
2552 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.marriottwaikiki.com

SHERATON WAIKIKI HOTEL                      Complimentary safe,
2255 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu HI 96815       hair dryer, ironing
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]   board, coffee make
www.sheraton-waikiki.com

PACIFIC BEACH HOTEL                         In-room slippers, hair
2490 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815       dryers, tooth-brush/
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]   toothpaste, small
www.pacificbeachhotel.com                   refrigerator

HAWAII PRINCE HOTEL WAIKIKI AND GOLF CLUB   DND
100 Holomoana St., Honolulu, HI 96815
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.princeresortshawaii.com

BIG ISLAND (HAWAII)

Hotel                                       Exhibit Area   No. of mtg./
                                                           hotel rooms

HILTON WAIKOLOA VILLAGE                     45,000 sq.ft.      21/
425 Waikoloa Beach Drive,                                     1,240
Waikoloa, HI 96738
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.HiltonWaikoloaVillage.com

THE ORCHID AT MAUNA LANI                    24,750 sq.ft       18/
One N. Kaniku Drive,                                           539
Kohala Coast, HI 96743
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.orchid-manualani.com

HAPUNA BEACH PRINCE HOTEL                    8,428 sq.ft        6/
62-100 Kaunaoa Drive,                                          350
Kohala Coast, HI 96743
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.princeresortshawaii.com

KING KAMEHAMEHA KONA                        7,700 sq.ft.        5/
BEACH HOTEL                                                    461
74-5660 Palani Road,
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.konabeachhotel.com

OUTRIGGER WAIKOLOA BEACH                     6,656 sq.ft       10/
69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive,                                   545
Waikoloa, HI 96738
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.outrigger.com

Hotel                                       Rack Rate/
                                            Corp. Rate

HILTON WAIKOLOA VILLAGE                     $189 - $690/
425 Waikoloa Beach Drive,                   NA
Waikoloa, HI 96738
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.HiltonWaikoloaVillage.com

THE ORCHID AT MAUNA LANI                    $435 - $4,900/
One N. Kaniku Drive,                        DND
Kohala Coast, HI 96743
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.orchid-manualani.com

HAPUNA BEACH PRINCE HOTEL
62-100 Kaunaoa Drive,                       $360 - $595/
Kohala Coast, HI 96743                      NA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.princeresortshawaii.com

KING KAMEHAMEHA KONA                        $135 - $200/
BEACH HOTEL                                 $99 - $145
74-5660 Palani Road,
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.konabeachhotel.com

OUTRIGGER WAIKOLOA BEACH                    $315 - $3,100/
69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive,                $251 - $361
Waikoloa, HI 96738
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.outrigger.com

Hotel                                       Amenities


HILTON WAIKOLOA VILLAGE                     Dolphin Quest, tennis,
425 Waikoloa Beach Drive,                   golf, spa, pools and
Waikoloa, HI 96738                          lagoon
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.HiltonWaikoloaVillage.com

THE ORCHID AT MAUNA LANI                    Marble showrooms with
One N. Kaniku Drive,                        separate shower, plush
Kohala Coast, HI 96743                      terry robes, voice mail
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.orchid-manualani.com

HAPUNA BEACH PRINCE HOTEL                   In-room coffee,
62-100 Kaunaoa Drive,                       robes & slippers,
Kohala Coast, HI 96743                      oshibori (chilled
Phone: [phone]                       towel) greeting,
Fax: [phone]                         complimentary
www.princeresortshawaii.com                 resort shuttle

KING KAMEHAMEHA KONA                        A/C, private lanai,
BEACH HOTEL                                 refrigerator, color
74-5660 Palani Road,                        TV, complimentary
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740                       coffee
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.konabeachhotel.com

OUTRIGGER WAIKOLOA BEACH                    Air conditioning,
69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive,                cable television
Waikoloa, HI 96738                          telephone, in-room
Phone: [phone]                       safe, restaurants
Fax: [phone]
www.outrigger.com

MAUI

Hotel                                       Exhibit Area   No. of mtg./
                                                           hotel rooms

GRAND WAILEA RESORT HOTEL & SPA             26,700 sq.ft.      22/
3850 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, HI 96753                     780
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.grandwailea.com

THE RITZ-CARLTON KAPALUA                    19,200 sq.ft.      18/
One Ritz-Carlton Drive, Kapalua HI 96761                       548
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.ritzcarlton.com

HYATT REGENCY MAUI RESORT AND SPA           16,640 sq.ft.      10/
200 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761                         806
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.maui.hyatt.com


MAUI PRINCE HOTEL MAKENA RESORT             15,500 sq.ft.       8/
5400 Makena Alanui Drive, Kihei, HI 96753                      310
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.princeresortshawii.com

OUTRIGGER WAILEA RESORT                     13,800 sq.ft.      18/
3700 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, HI 96753                     524
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.outrigger.com

Hotel                                       Rack Rate/
                                            Corp. Rate

GRAND WAILEA RESORT HOTEL & SPA             $185 - $495/
3850 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, HI 96753  $185 - $495
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.grandwailea.com

THE RITZ-CARLTON KAPALUA                    $129 - $299/
One Ritz-Carlton Drive, Kapalua HI 96761    $129 - $269
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.ritzcarlton.com

HYATT REGENCY MAUI RESORT AND SPA           $280 - $2,300/
200 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761      $252
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.maui.hyatt.com


MAUI PRINCE HOTEL MAKENA RESORT             $190 - $310/
5400 Makena Alanui Drive, Kihei, HI 96753   $110 - $203
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.princeresortshawii.com

OUTRIGGER WAILEA RESORT                     $310 - $2,500/
3700 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, HI 96753  $205
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.outrigger.com

Hotel                                       Amenities


GRAND WAILEA RESORT HOTEL & SPA             Exclusive suites,
3850 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, HI 96753  concierge service
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.grandwailea.com

THE RITZ-CARLTON KAPALUA                    24-hour room service,
One Ritz-Carlton Drive, Kapalua HI 96761    twice-daily maid
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]   service, complimentary
www.ritzcarlton.com                         fitness center

HYATT REGENCY MAUI RESORT AND SPA           In-room safe, hair
200 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761      dryer, iron and board,
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]   private lanai,
www.maui.hyatt.com                          mini-refrigerator,
                                            2 robes, coffee maker

MAUI PRINCE HOTEL MAKENA RESORT             DND
5400 Makena Alanui Drive, Kihei, HI 96753
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.princeresortshawii.com

OUTRIGGER WAILEA RESORT                     Air conditioning, TV
3700 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, HI 96753
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.outrigger.com

KAUAI

Hotel                                       Exhibit Area   No. of mtg./
                                                           hotel rooms

KAUI MARRIOTT RESORT AND BEACH CLUB         21,570 sq.ft        3/
3610 Rice St., Kalapaki Beach,                                 356
Lihue, HI 96766
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.marriott.com

HYATT REGENCY KAUAI RESORT & SPA            14,268 sq.ft.      19/
1571 Poipu Road,                                               602
Koloa, HI 96756
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.kauai-hyatt.com

RADISSON KAUAI BEACH RESORT                 7,000 sq.ft.        7/
4331 Kauai Beach Drive,                                        347
Lihue, HI 96766
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.radissonkauai.com

THE PRINCEVILLE RESORT                      6,616 sq.ft.        8/
5520 Ka Haku Road,                                             252
Princeville, HI 96722
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.princeville.com

SHERATON KAUAI RESORT                       5,900 sq.ft.       11/
2440 Hoonani Road, Koloa, HI 96756                             413
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.sheraton-hawaii.com

Hotel                                       Rack Rate/
                                            Corp. Rate

KAUI MARRIOTT RESORT AND BEACH CLUB         $299 - $649/
3610 Rice St., Kalapaki Beach,              DND
Lihue, HI 96766
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.marriott.com

HYATT REGENCY KAUAI RESORT & SPA            $395 - $600/
1571 Poipu Road,                            DND
Koloa, HI 96756
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.kauai-hyatt.com

RADISSON KAUAI BEACH RESORT                 $169 - $399/
4331 Kauai Beach Drive,                     $109 - $169
Lihue, HI 96766
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.radissonkauai.com

THE PRINCEVILLE RESORT                      $490 - $4,500/
5520 Ka Haku Road,                          $278 - $350
Princeville, HI 96722
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.princeville.com

SHERATON KAUAI RESORT                       $320 - $500/
2440 Hoonani Road, Koloa, HI 96756          $288 - $450
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.sheraton-hawaii.com

Hotel                                       Amenities


KAUI MARRIOTT RESORT AND BEACH CLUB         Children's program,
3610 Rice St., Kalapaki Beach,              airport shuttle,
Lihue, HI 96766                             spa and salon, ocean
Phone: [phone]                       activity center,
Fax: [phone]                         fitness center
www.marriott.com

HYATT REGENCY KAUAI RESORT & SPA            In-room service bar,
1571 Poipu Road,                            bath amenities, color
Koloa, HI 96756                             TV w/cable, ceiling
Phone: [phone]                       fans, alarm clock
Fax: [phone]                         radio, hair dryer
www.kauai-hyatt.com

RADISSON KAUAI BEACH RESORT                 Tub/shower, 2 phones,
4331 Kauai Beach Drive,                     4 pools, oceanfront,
Lihue, HI 96766                             air conditioning
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.radissonkauai.com

THE PRINCEVILLE RESORT                      Complimentary fitness
5520 Ka Haku Road,                          center, robes,
Princeville, HI 96722                       slippers, deep-soak
Phone: [phone]                       tubs, 45 holes of golf
Fax: [phone]
www.princeville.com

SHERATON KAUAI RESORT                       Torch-lighting ceremony,
2440 Hoonani Road, Koloa, HI 96756          guest news library
Phone: [phone]                       with Internet access,
Fax: [phone]                         resort shuttle service,
www.sheraton-hawaii.com                     fitness center

For more information go to:

www.meethawaii.com

www.mauimeetings.net

www.kauaivisitorsbureau.org