In an age of austere budgets and travel restrictions, you may think we are out of our minds to suggest planning a meeting in Hawaii. Hear us out....
According to Gallup nearly 3 out of 10 workers in Hawaii work for the government. Location-wise it is a good draw for attendees from the pacific rim or even from the west coast. On our website we've had 14 events listed so far this year on the islands of Hawaii with another four happening between now and the end of the year.
Hawaii has a high military concentration as it is the headquarters of the United States Pacific Command (USPACOM). USPACOM comprises Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force service components, all headquartered in Hawaii. The Coast Guard, providing unique services to the islands, also has a large presence. If you are looking to host a smaller event catered to the military or even a larger event that will appeal to the unique needs of that region you may want to consider some of these venues.
Maui Arts and Cultural Center - this large facility has a wide variety of meeting and event spaces both inside and out. From a 1200 seat theater to intimate patios, it can fulfill any event need.
University of Hawai'i at Hilo Conference Center - Located on the Island of Hawai'i, this conference center facility also provides the academic setting (and mindset) of a college campus. It is equipped to handle meetings of various sizes and is part of a larger network of meeting sites throughout the state.
P?maika'i Ballrooms - located at the Dole Cannery in Honolulu, this facility provides a variety of spaces and full AV support for all meetings. The space was recently renovated with modern updates to the interior as well as menu offerings.
Ko'olau Ballrooms - located near both Honolulu & Waikiki, this conference facility can host up to 850 attendees with the option for smaller events in a variety of meeting rooms.
We'd love to hear from anyone who has planned a Hawaiian event in the comments!
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