When considering important global conferences, it doesn’t get much more serious than a gathering of leaders from around the world to discuss initiatives relating to the most dynamic economic region on the planet. When President Obama hosted the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Honolulu last year, Hawaii jumped into the spotlight as a world-class setting for high-profile business meetings in paradise.
In our lead story this year, regular contributor Maria Lenhart covers the ways Hawaii is using the successful event to rebrand itself as a powerful global gathering spot and the impact APEC and ensuing marketing efforts are already having on international meetings business in the destination.
Our fourth annual Meetings Focus Hawaii supplement also outlines the impressive new developments gracing the islands.
Stepping out of the meeting room, “Starry, Starry Nights” sheds light on group experiences that take in the constellations over Hawaii, while “Artful Agendas” profiles some of the islands’ most creative group pursuits.
Browse our expansive list of Hawaiian facilities, and check out the digital edition of this year's supplement for an exclusive slideshow.
Here’s to another great adventure through the Aloha State!
