HVCB Meeting Planner Guide- Convention 2019-2020

HAWAI‘I // Convention Center

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Hawaiʻi Convention Center

State-of-the-art and with a strong sense of place The centerpiece of Hawai’i’s meetings

market is the Hawai’i Convention Center (HCC). Situated in the heart of Honolulu

within walking distance from the resort area of Waikīkī, the HCC facilitates dynamic and effective programs with dual dimension:

The spaces and services are sophisticated, and the ambiance embodies the essence of aloha. The facility is the winner of

the International Association of Venue

rooms in varied price points located

SPECS

SENSE OF PLACE

a satisfaction rating above 95 percent from

to the center from many hotels for

meeting space at the HCC, enough to

Hawai‘i atmosphere give it a welcoming

Managers (IAVM)—and consistently receives its customers. The HCC is managed and

operated by AEG Facilities, which oversees more than 100 venues worldwide.

LOCATION

on the island of O‘ahu. It’s an easy walk delegates participating in convention center events, but public bus service and a 690-vehicle, on-site parking garage are available too.

In close proximity to the center are

The HCC is just eight miles from Daniel

many things to see and do: golf; ocean

prime position between the capital city’s

theaters and museums; family-friendly

K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), in

dynamic downtown and the world-class

resorts lining Waikīkī Beach. Its address?

On Kalākaua Avenue, where some of

the area’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment options can be found.

There are more than 30,000 guest

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sports and outdoor activities; movie

There are 1.1 million square feet of total accommodate groups of up to 13,000 attendees.

• 47 meeting rooms, including 10 with

mountain views, terraces, or courtyards

• More than 204,000-square-foot

divisible exhibit hall with drive-in access and 350 pounds-per-square-foot floor load capacity

attractions such as the Waikīkī

• Two theaters with tiered seating

Center; and hundreds of shopping and

• 35,000-square-foot registration lobby

Aquarium and Hawaii Children’s Discovery dining outlets, including those across the street at Ala Moana Center, the largest shopping center in the Pacific.

• 35,000-square-foot divisible ballroom • On-site business center

• 2.5-acre landscaped rooftop events terrace

The HCC’s bold architecture and distinctly feeling unlike any other convention center in the world. The venue’s open-air design brings the outdoors in with soft ocean breezes and plenty of natural lighting,

keeping attendees relaxed, refreshed, and on point. Groups can gather in courtyards or on lānai (terraces), where they’ll find

fishponds, waterfalls, lush landscaping, and locally created artwork that create an ideal ambiance for casual conversations and

effective networking opportunities. Food and beverages contribute to a Hawai‘i state of mind, too. It’s all prepared on

site in the 20,000-square-foot production

BASKETBALL: COURTESY HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER

the 2019 Venue Excellence Award from

(ON THE COVER) ©HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY (HTA)/DANA EDMUNDS (4).

multiple Prime Site Awards—including

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Sean Coffey

Our international MICE specialists have helped meeting planners execute some of their most successful and memorable meetings in the most culturally diverse destination of the United States.

Kealoha Chang

HAWAI‘I CONVENTION CENTER

Hawai‘i Convention Center 1801 Kalākaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815

Teri Orton

General Manager Phone: (808) 943-3512 torton@hccaeg.com

Lee Conching HCC, Director of Sales

kitchen—one of the largest in the state—by

• Wireless services and interference guide

fresh, locally grown ingredients. Planners

30 feet with high-speed Internet/data

a culinary team dedicated to the use of

can customize menus with Hawai‘i-inspired dishes and flavors for banquets, themed events, and even beverage breaks.

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY

Technology and audiovisual services are state-of-the-art.

• Full facility and high-density Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/n/ac network

• Free light-use Wi-Fi in all public spaces ©ISTOCKPHOTO

BASKETBALL: COURTESY HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER

(ON THE COVER) ©HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY (HTA)/DANA EDMUNDS (4).

The Meet Hawai‘i Team

throughout the facility

• Exhibition Hall floor utility boxes every connections, cold water, drain, phone, compressed air, and electrical

• Sustainability practices, such as a food

composting program and computerized energy conservation systems

For more information, visit MeetHawaii.com or contact the Meet Hawai’i team at

info@hccaeg.com, (808) 943-3500 or (800) 295-6603 (toll free).

Phone: (808) 943-3555 lconching@hccaeg.com

Christine Davidson Regional Director of Accounts – Corporate/Sports Phone: (408) 892-5229 cdavidson@hccaeg.com

Briana Leite-Ah Yo Director of Accounts – West Coast Phone: (808) 943-3046 bleiteahyo@hccaeg.com

Meghan Feldstein

Regional Director of Accounts – Midwest Phone: (708) 557-8414 mfeldstein@hccaeg.com

• Temporary LAN/WAN/VPN networks • Point-to-point networking

Asami Arita

VP of Conventions – Asia Pacific Phone: (808) 943-3572 aarita@hccaeg.com

Lois Asato

Director of Accounts – Local Sales Phone: (808) 943-3553 lasato@hccaeg.com

Trevor Newman

Accounts Manager – Hawai’i Sports and Expos Phone: (808) 943-3594 tnewman@hccaeg.com

Aaron Ichiki

Client Services Manager Phone: (808) 943-3535 aichiki@hccaeg.com

Natalie Shiinoki Marketing Manager Phone: (808) 943-3503 ntarce@hccaeg.com

EVENT MANAGEMENT TEAM

Sherry Pokaka‘a Associate Director of Event Management Phone: (808) 943-3528 spokakaa@hccaeg.com

Event Manager Phone: (808) 943-3570 scoffey@hccaeg.com Event Services Manager Phone: (808) 943-3087 kchang@hccaeg.com

Christina Culianos Event Manager Phone: (808) 943-3050 cculianos@hccaeg.com

Christy Robin

Event Manager Phone: (808) 943-3048 crobin@hccaeg.com

Chris Nakano

Event Manager Phone: (808) 943-3507 cnakano@hccaeg.com ALL ISLANDS SINGLE PROPERTY

Mary Neister

Vice President, MCI Phone: (808) 924-0253 mneister@hvcb.org

Adele Tasaka

Senior Director of Accounts – Central and Hawai‘i Phone: (808) 924-0225 atasaka@hvcb.org

Kathy Dever

Regional Director of Accounts – Midwest Phone: (312) 982-2112 kdever@hvcb.org

Meredith Parkins

Regional Director of Accounts – East Coast Phone: (703) 625-0163 mparkins@hvcb.org

Joan Palmtag

Regional Director of Accounts – West Coast Phone: (760) 895-4022 jpalmtag@hvcb.org

Josette Murai

Convention Services Manager Phone: (808) 924-0261 jmurai@hvcb.org ISLAND CHAPTER EXPERTS

Lisa Nakamasu

Director of Sales Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau Phone: (808) 245-3971 lnakamasu@hvcb.org

Manakō Tanaka

Sales Manager O‘ahu Visitors Bureau Phone: (808) 524-0722 manako@visit-oahu.com

Randy Parker

Director of Sales, International Convention, Meetings & Incentives Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau Phone: (808) 244-3530 randy@mauivb.com

Debbie Hogan

Senior Director of Sales Island of Hawai‘i Visitors Bureau Phone: (808) 885-1655 dhogan@hvcb.org

• Speaker-ready networking

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Café 1801 + Bar

LEGEND

Exhibit Hall / Lobby

Café 1801 + Bar

EXHIBIT HALL FEATURES:

Café 1801 + Bar

• 204,249 sq ft / 18,975 sq meters • Theater, 13,340 (Max Capacity) • Banquet, 9,500 (Max Capacity) • 10X10 Booths, 1,117 (Max Capacity)

Level

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Parking

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Meeting Rooms / Theaters

LEGEND

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BALLROOM FEATURES: • 35,259 sq ft / 3,276 sq meters • Theater, 3,709 (Max Capacity) • Banquet, 2,040 (Max Capacity) • 10X10 Booths, 180 (Max Capacity)

ROOF TOP GARDEN FEATURES: • 2.5 Acres • Banquet, 1,000 (Max Capacity) • Reception, 2,500 (Max Capacity)

LEGEND

Level

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Ballroom / Rooftop Garden 6

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Sports Floor Plans Exhibit Hall / Lobby

11 F U T S A L CO U R T S (I N D O O R S O CC E R)

SPORTING EVENT FEATURES: • 204,249 sq ft / 18,975 sq meters • Ceiling Height: 30 ft / 9.144 meters • Volleyball: 28 Courts • Basketball: 19 Courts* • Futsal: 11 Courts

*Includes one (l) wooden basketball court that is NBA and NCAA regulated

28 VO L L E Y B A L L CO U R T S

19 B A S K E T B A L L CO U R T S

www.hslr.com 808.831.0333 CRAIGM@HSLR.COM KALANI@HSLR.COM

Bring Your Event To Life Our team will make your events, concerts, trade shows, themed environments, theatrical, television, and film productions come to life.

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LIGHTING, LED WALLS, STAGING SCENIC, ROOFTOPS, RIGGING SCAFFOLDING

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