Category Archives: Monthly Updates

Renovation Updates & Parking Information

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In January 2026, the Hawai‘i Convention Center started a two-year renovation to its rooftop and adjacent areas, with the transformed space reopening for events in early 2028.

The Center will operate on a modified event schedule throughout 2026 and 2027.

Upgrading this critical infrastructure will allow the Center to remain competitive with other convention destinations, attract more events, and support Hawai‘i’s economy by driving business to hotels, restaurants, retail establishments, and visitor attractions statewide.

Guests are encouraged to review the Construction FAQs for updated information on renovation timelines, facility access, and what to expect when attending events. For more information, please visit the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s HCC Renovation Update Page.

The Hawai‘i Convention Center parking garage will be closed during this time. For offsite parking options, visit Premium Parking to view nearby parking locations and pricing.

Hawaii Meetings and Events Restrictions Eased (Tier 4 Update)

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Effective June 11, 2021, the City & County of Honolulu eased COVID-19 restrictions for the Island of Oahu to allow for gatherings, meetings and events under the Tier 4 reopening strategy. 

The Hawai‘i Convention Center is welcoming guests with industry-leading protocols for meetings and events, including the implementation of health and safety technologies, new food and beverage options, revised layouts for socially distanced gatherings, and extensive staff training. Our health and safety guidelines are available here.

The Center is working with event organizers to ensure that all gatherings meet the latest COVID-19 requirements. Some events listed in our events calendar may be tentative pending local COVID-19 restrictions. 

For general inquiries, please contact us at:

Phone: +1 (808) 943-3500 

E-Mail: info@hccasm.com

We look forward to meeting with you again (in person) soon.

Tier 4 reopening information: https://www.oneoahu.org/reopening-strategy 

HCC Recognizes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of the culture, traditions and history of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) in the United States. The Hawai‘i Convention Center is honored to be home to a number of cultural events that celebrate our AANHPI communities. Here are just some of the memorable images from our past events. We look forward to welcoming them back in the future.

Happy Earth Day 2021!

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Today and every day we strive to do our part to support climate action. At the Hawai‘i Convention Center, our guests, planners, staff and communities have come together for more than two decades to preserve, protect and enhance the natural beauty of the Hawaiian Islands. Our Hoʻomaluo program celebrates that commitment with a multi-faceted approach to environmental conservation that inspires everything we do and touches everyone we serve. Visit our website for more info on our sustainability practices. 

Hawaii Convention Center Recognizes National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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The Hawai‘i Convention Center is recognizing National Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October with special lighting throughout the Lobby of the building from Oct. 16 – 31, 2020.

The pink LED lighting is designed to help raise awareness of the disease. It is estimated that more than 276,400 women and over 2,600 men will be diagnosed with new cases of invasive breast cancer in the U.S. this year.

“We are proud to recognize National Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October in honor of the many families who are touched each year by this disease,” said Teri Orton, general manager of the Hawai‘i Convention Center, managed by ASM Global. “It is critically important that patients receive the screening, access, treatment and support that they need.”

The Center has remained closed to the public since March following State of Hawai‘i COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. It is working with state agencies to provide space for important services such as unemployment claims processing, COVID-19 contact tracing, and vote counting. All public events previously scheduled during this time are either postponed or canceled.

The Center is also conducting improvements, repairs and upgrades throughout the building, allowing for the expedited completion of maintenance projects and the implementation of new safety protocols without disrupting meetings and events.

The health and safety of guests and employees are the Center’s top priority. The Center has developed safety guidelines and protocols in response to COVID-19, and continues to follow the guidance of public health officials.

Visit HawaiiConvention.com for updates.

Hawaii Convention Center Lit Up in Red In Support Of #RedAlertRESTART Campaign

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The Hawai‘i Convention Center was illuminated in red last September 1st in solidarity with the millions of people working behind the scenes to bring live events, concerts and sporting events back to life.

1,500 other buildings across North America also lit up their facilities in red to call attention to the deep financial plight of the Live Events Industry.

For more info, visit WeMakeEvents.org