Hawai`i Convention Center Wins Premier Traveler Magazine’s ‘Best Convention Host’ Award

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Editorial Team

photo of Randy Tanaka, Chad Michael Murray, Linda Vaughan

Accepting the award for the Hawai`i Convention Center was Randy Tanaka, Assistant General Manager, pictured here with actor/director/singer Chad Michael Murray and publisher Linda Vaughan.

We are thrilled to have been selected as the “2012 Best Convention Host” by the readers of Premier Traveler magazine.

This prestigious distinction recognizes Hawai`i and the Center as an ideal gathering place for business, political and cultural meetings, as decided by the more than 11,000 readers who participated in an open-ended survey with no suggested choices. The Center is the only Hawai`i facility to win an award, and the only convention facility in the country to be honored.

“Few meeting destinations evoke the kind of excitement generated by Hawai`i, which is no doubt why our readers named it the Best Convention Host of 2012,” said Adam Rodriguez, executive director of Premier Traveler magazine. “They are seasoned and demanding travelers, who know what they want after traveling the world for both business and leisure, so their choice is clearly among the most informed there is.”

“The enhanced productivity, top-notch facilities, incredible service and global opportunities offered by meeting in Hawai`i are what allows us to continue to be a leader for meetings of international importance,” said Joe Davis, SMG general manager of the Hawai`i Convention Center. “This recognition from such a seasoned group of travelers honors the hard work of our staff and partners in providing an exceptional meetings and travel experience that stands up to the highest standards of every guest.”

The Best of 2012 winners are featured in the November/December issue of Premier Traveler magazine, and were honored at an awards gala November 8 in Los Angeles. With 104,000 subscribers, Premier Traveler is the world’s leading publication geared toward frequent international travelers.

Hawai`i Convention Center Among Top Five Meetings Facilities in U.S. to Receive 2012 “Distinctive Achievement Award” for Service

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Editorial Team

The Hawai`i Convention Center has received its first-ever “Distinctive Achievement Award” from Association Conventions & Facilities magazine for excellence in meetings assistance and service.

The prestigious honor was awarded to the five convention centers nationally in 2012 that were the most helpful in assisting meetings professionals with their meetings and conventions, as voted by the magazine’s more than 20,500 subscribers.

“Hawai`i’s legendary Aloha Spirit offers an attitude and level of service that no other destination can capture, enhancing enjoyment and productivity for our meetings attendees,” said Joe Davis, SMG general manager of the Hawai`i Convention Center. “Our team is fully committed to providing the best service available in the meetings industry, and we are pleased to receive this recognition from our valued clients.”

Winners of the award are featured in the August/September issue of Association Conventions & Facilities magazine, which services association meeting and convention planners.

Hawai`i Convention Center Receives 14th Consecutive Prime Site Award

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Editorial Team

The Hawai`i Convention Center has received its 14th consecutive Prime Site Award from Facilities & Destinations magazine.

Prime Site Awards are decided by meetings and conventions industry leaders directly involved with site selection, including promoters, booking agents, and event planners. Voting is based on convenience of location, facility attractiveness and maintenance, professionalism of staff, cuisine, and technological capabilities.

Facilities & Destinations magazine, a monthly publication for professional planners of meetings, entertainment, and special events, described Hawai`i as “An ideal place for an international meeting of political, cultural, and business significance,” and noted the significance of hosting APEC’s 21 member economies, which drew an estimated 20,000 visitors to Honolulu in November 2011.

The magazine also highlighted the Center’s high-value global marketing strategies, which include custom-designed collateral and the multi-language microsites to assist organizations in building international attendance.

Hawai`i Convention Center Receives 13th Consecutive Prime Site Award

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Editorial Team

The Hawai`i Convention Center has received its 13th consecutive Prime Site Award from Facilities & Destinations magazine and is one of 29 convention center facilities managed by SMG nationally to win the award this year.

Facilities & Destinations magazine, a monthly publication for professional planners of meetings, entertainment, and special events, described Hawai`i as a place that offers an ideal strategic location between east and west, and the Center’s team as “well versed in the nuances of conducting business on an international level.” The magazine highlighted the Center’s various global marketing tools and effortless information sharing and application process for international attendees.

The Hawai`i Convention Center continues to strengthen its international outreach program, drawing thousands of participants from countries throughout the world at its largest meetings and tapping into growing interest from Korea, China, and other areas in the Pacific Rim.

HCC Wins Inner Circle Award

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Editorial Team

Association Meetings Magazine awarded the Hawai`i Convention Center with its 2010 Inner Circle Award in the category of Top Convention Centers.

“We are extremely pleased with the recognition, which is a tremendous testament to the hard work of our staff and industry partners,” said Joe Davis, SMG general manager of the Hawai`i Convention Center. “This is a significant award for us since a majority of our business comes from association groups.”

The awards are determined from votes by Association Meetings Magazine readers. Association Meetings Magazine focuses on the trends and issues affecting the management of association meetings, trade shows, conventions and seminars.

Check out their site if you are new to meeting planning – they have a wealth of information available and are helping to set the standards of professionalism for the Meetings and Event Planning Industry.

Honolulu Third Most Green of Top 43 Cities

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Editorial Team

ti-leave-with-dew-drops-by-kretyen-640x350 The 2010 Green Cities Index ranks Honolulu as the third most green city!
Photo credit: Ti Leave with Dew Drops by kretyn on Flickr.

Analyzed data from a variety of research and government agencies ranked Honolulu the third most “green” city among 43 U.S. metropolitan areas.

The Green Cities Index, compiled by the Business Courier of Cincinnati, a sister publication of Honolulu’s Pacific Business News, took into account several variables such as:

commuting habits
travel time
fuel use
LEED-certified projects
the number of green jobs
air and water quality

This survey goes along with the same principles and the practices of the Hawai‘i Convention Center,” said Joe Davis, SMG general manager of the Hawai‘i Convention Center. “Because we are located in an island state, sustainability and energy conservation is very important to us so we are pleased with the findings.

Davis pointed out that the Hawai‘i Convention Center operates by the LEED rating system and integrates energy-saving systems throughout the building including a ventilating and air-conditioning system specifically designed for Hawai‘i’s tropical climate. The system has heat exchangers to transmit waste heat from the chiller condenser for humidity control. The Center also uses all fluorescent lamps and ballasts that are energy efficient and environmentally friendly. On another level, the HCC provides a specially created Clean Energy micro-site that provides information on alternative energy research and innovation in Hawai‘i.

“Organizations want to meet at an environmentally friendly and sustainable venue and we are pleased that our facility, and our city, live up to their wishes,” Davis added.

The Center’s environmental practices were key reasons why the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Photovoltaic Specialists meeting and the World Congress on Zero Emissions Initiatives will be held there in June and September of this year and the American Association of Foresters to meet in 2011.

And be sure to check out our history of Green Initiatives here at the Hawai`i Convention Center.

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