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

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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.”

premier traveler logo“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

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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

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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.