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National Retail Sales Projected to
Increase 4.5 Percent this Holiday Season
The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts 4.5 percent
growth in national retail sales this holiday season
(November and December), despite slow retail growth
in the third quarter. Retail spending is forecasted
to total $219.9 billion during the holiday period, which
normally accounts for about one-quarter of all annual
retail sales. The NRF states that economic factors affecting
holiday sales in 2004 include higher energy costs, rising
interest rates, geopolitical conflicts, and slow income
growth. However, retailers expect the growth in holiday
sales will bring more stability to the retail industry.
In Hawaii, shopping was the most popular activity among
all U.S. travelers, according to DBEDT’s 2003
Visitor Satisfaction & Activity Report. 94.8 percent
of all U.S. travelers engaged in shopping during their
visit to the Islands.
Click here to view the 2003
Activity by Participation Chart of U.S. Travelers
Visit HVCB's official
research website at www.hvcb.org/trends
for the latest in HVCB market research and analysis
or call (808) 923-1811 for the Market Trends Department
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HVCB
Ohana Specials - Holiday Edition!
Mahalo HVCB members for your participation in
our Ohana Specials, Holiday Edition! Ohana is important,
and we're glad that our members have been so generous
with their discounts and offers this holiday season.
Our last Ohana Specials in June 2004 showcased more
than 70 offers statewide. Since then the number of participating
businesses and offers has grown a significant amount,
over 70 businesses and more than 100+ Ohana Specials
are being offered for the holidays so don't miss out!
Below are the 2004 Holiday Ohana Specials separated
by island in Adobe PDF format.
If you do not currently have the Adobe Reader you may
download the free software by clicking here. The
HVCB Membership team encourages you to enjoy these fantastic
discounts this holiday season.
Happy Holidays from the HVCB Ohana!
2004
Holiday Ohana Specials PDF Downloads
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Your Message with Over 3,000 Luxury Travel Agents at
the Luxury Travel Expo
The Hawaii Visitors and Convention
Bureau invites you to join us in the special Hawaii
Section at Luxury Travel Expo, in The Venetian Hotel,
Las Vegas, December 7-9.
Produced by Travel Agent Magazine and Premier
Hotels & Resorts, Luxury Travel Expo is the industry’s
largest gathering of luxury travel agents, now in its
sixth year. The event brings together luxury market
travel agents with top luxury suppliers nationwide.
This is a great way to come face-to-face with 3,000+
luxury travel buyers all in one place at one time.
The cost per 10'x10' booth space in the Hawaii Section
is $2,200, and includes three trade show registration
passes, carpeting in your booth space, a company ID
sign, one 6' draped table with chair, Hawaii themed
decorations, banner stands, tropical florals, live Hawaiian
entertainment, matching Hawaiian print tablecloths,
and lei for you’re three registered exhibitors.
(Luxury Travel Expo charges $2,750 per booth space,
so you save $550 AND get all of these extras.)
If interested, please send in your completed exhibit
booth contract and shared
company form. To date, we only have TWO (2) 10’x10’
booth spaces left in our 1000 square foot Hawaii Section
so please act now as these are going first come first
served.
Presently, our list of sub-exhibitors includes:
- Hawaii’s Big Island Visitors Bureau
- The Fairmont Kea Lanai Maui and The Fairmont Orchid
Hawaii
- The Kapalua Villas, Maui
- Kauai Visitors Bureau
- Kona Village Resort
- Prince Resorts Hawaii
- Turtle Bay Resort
- HVCB
If you have questions or need more information please
call Dan Gomez at (808) 923-1811 or e-mail dgomez@hvcb.org.
Maui
Insider Newsletter Offers Tips and Information
Each quarter, MVB sends the Maui Insider e-newsletter
to our list of consumers who have "opted in"
for Maui updates. The Insider contains tips and information
about making a trip to the islands of Maui, Molokai
and Lanai memorable. In the fall issue, the newsletter
will explore Maui's nightspots and how to curl up at
home with a good book about the islands among other
topics. The fall issue and previous issues are available
on MVB's website at www.visitmaui.com/insider.
Check it out for the latest local tips!
For more information on the Maui Visitors Bureau please
call (808) 244-3530.
MVB Public Relations
Team Blitzes East Coast Media
The Maui Visitors Bureau public relations team recently
completed an east coast media blitz to Atlanta, Chicago,
and Boston. They met with top newspaper, magazine and
freelance writers along with radio reporters touting
all that the Magic Isles have to offer. The next media
blitz is slated for February when MVB heads to the Pacific
Northwest and Western Canada to meet with journalists
there.
If you are interested in participating in MVB's next
media blitz please contact Keli'i Brown, PR and Promotions
Director at (808) 244-3530.
Molokai Visitors Association Holds
Annual Membership Meeting and Celebrates 20th Anniversary
On November 11, 2004 the Molokai Visitors Association
will hold its annual membership meeting. This year's
gathering is a very special one as MVA is celebrating
its 20th anniversary. The organization was formed in
1984 and is going stronger than ever. MVA will hold
an open house in their brand new offices for all members
from 5 to 7 pm. Everyone is invited to the official
blessing, and to enjoy pupus and beverages along with
a short presentation by the MVA board.
For more information, please contact the Molokai Visitors
Association at (808) 553-3876.
HTA Marketing Contractors Update:
Hawaii Tourism Oceania
HTO Announces Key
Partnership Opportunities for 2005
The Asia Pacific
Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME)
Melbourne, Australia
February 22 - 23, 2005
Visit USA Trade Seminar & Consumer Show
Option
Auckland, New Zealand
February 3 - 6, 2005
America Down Under Trade Show
Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
February 27, 2005 - March 2, 2005
Aloha Down Under - Australia & New Zealand
Trade Show
May 30, 2005 - June 2, 2005
For more information on any
of these events please e-mail Gemma O'Brien(Australia)
at gobrien@hawaiitourism.com.au
or Darragh Walshe(New Zealand) at dwalshe@hawaiitourism.co.nz.
Hawaii
Tourism Europe
HTE Announces Partnership
Opportunities for 2005
CMT Golf & Wellness (January 20 –
23, 2005)
CMT is the largest consumer travel show in Germany,
dedicating one sector to the growing golf and wellness
market. Hawaii Tourism Europe will have a booth, showcasing
Hawaii as paradise for golf and wellness holidays. If
you would like to present your hotel, golf course or
spa and communicate your product news, we are more than
happy to distribute your brochures to more than 15,000
visitors and your latest news to our media contacts.
Wholesaler Fam Trip with Korean Air (January
29 – February 3, 2005)
Hawaii Tourism Europe, in cooperation with Korean
Air, will offer a fam tour for German and Dutch wholesalers
to Hawaii, going “the other way round” and
stopping over in Korea. Don’t miss this great
opportunity to present your product to European trade
partners!
ITB Berlin (March 11 – 15, 2005)
Save the date for the world’s largest travel
trade show ITB in Berlin, Germany. In 2004, ITB counted
more than 140,000 visitors. Almost 7,000 journalists
from 84 countries were present. The USA Pavilion with
450 exhibitors is one of the largest halls and major
attractions. Take the chance to present your product
to the European and international trade and media partners
– co-exhibit at Hawaii Tourism Europe’s
booth.
For more information on HTE partnership opportunities
please contact Silvia Bisle at s.bisle@mangum.de.
Premier Travel Holiday Show
On Sunday, September
12, 2004, the Millennium Grandstand at the Rowley Mile
Racecourse, Newmarket was transformed into a traveler's
paradise. The event, now in its fourth year broke all
previous records with over 6,000 people attending the
show. Packed with ideas, information and inspiration,
people flocked from miles around to visit over 90 operators
with displays ranging from caravanning trips in the
UK to the Hawaiian Tourism Europe stand where a sophisticated,
mouth watering vacation was only a booking away. Sharing
a stand with Norwegian Cruise Line who are the worlds
only cruise ship that specifically targets the Hawaiian
Islands, they were bombarded by consumers wanting further
information on the islands of Hawaii. During the run
up, the show was featured daily in the Cambridge Evening
News encouraging the 6,000 visitors to attend and exemplifying
the success of the show. Commenting on the event Greg
Mould, (deputy managing director of Premier Travel)
declared: “The highlight has just been the sheer
volume of people and the interest they have shown as
well as the variety of holidays we have on offer here.
It just shows how discerning the local public are in
terms of holiday choices.”
For more information on Hawaii
Tourism Europe please e-mail Jonathan Sloan at jonathansloan@Hillsbalfour.com.
The Big Trip
Hawaii Tourism Europe was
present at The Big Trip Show which opened in
the RDS exhibition center in Dublin on September 25-26.
It was a huge success which was demonstrated by over
5,000 potential holiday makers visiting the event in
the search of their dream destination. More than 100
exhibitors attended under the SHGI banner (American
Holidays, Crystal, Austravel and Tropical places) with
the Hawaiian Tourism Europe stand capturing the majority
of interest from the visitors. Throughout the days events
the team at the Hawaii Tourism Europe stand distributed
information on all of the Hawaiian Islands which included
maps and guides as well as answering enquires and advising
visitors on their dream getaway.
Visitors responded to the stand with extremely positive
feedback, declaring that ‘they have always dreamed
of going to Hawaii’ and ‘It seems so beautiful,
it’s the perfect getaway’. Visitors were
also particularly interested in the romanticism of the
islands and the idea of spending their honeymoon on
one of them. The whole show was a huge success and the
team were continually directing eager visitors to the
tour operator stands where they could book their holiday
immediately, which contributed to the staggering $650,000
worth of bookings taken over the two days.
For more information on Hawaii
Tourism Europe please e-mail Jonathan Sloan at jonathansloan@Hillsbalfour.com.
United Vacations Fam Trip
On October 12, 2004 United
Vacations and Hawaii Tourism Europe took nine of the
top Hawaiian selling independent agents to visit the
sensational Hawaiian Islands for four nights in Oahu
and two nights in Kauai. United Vacations generously
provided all air tickets for 12 people on United Airlines
and Aloha Airlines. This irresistible experience was
co hosted by Hawaiian Tourism Europe’s Sarah Mowbray
and United Vacations Giovanna Muratori and they were
joined by various independent agents including Oceanic
Travel, HolidayBookers and Hays Travel. The group stayed
at the Hilton Hawaiian Village while on Oahu and the
Radisson Kauai Hotel when they were visiting Kauai.
The initial feedback from the trip has been fantastic
and the agents are all looking forward to selling the
islands with even greater confidence.
For more information on Hawaii
Tourism Europe please e-mail Jonathan Sloan at jonathansloan@Hillsbalfour.com.
Here's
What Members Have to Say
Makaha
Resort is under new ownership & management.
As a Mahalo for your continued support and for a
limited time, the resort is offering a room, golf
and breakfast Mahalo special to all HVCB Members
at a special rate!
OFFER #1
Get a deluxe resort room for two nights for
$119/ weekends single or double occupancy (weekdays
$107).
OFFER #2
Get a 2-for-1 golf special and/or breakfast
for two for $10.
These
offers must be reserved & consumed before
December 15, 2004.
Make you reservations
today by visiting our website at www.makaharesort.com/us/mahalo.html
or call (808) 695-9544 for more information. |
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Maui Nui
Botanical Gardens will host the annual
Arbor Day Tree Give-Away On November 6, 2004 9:00
am – 12:00 pm along with DLNR/Kaulunani, Maui Electric
Company, Dept.of Water Supply and other tree friendly
partners.
Over 1,000 Hawaiian trees and shrubs will be given
away including koa, ‘ohia, kukui, breadfruit, native
hibiscus, noni, coconut, hala and more. There will
be educational booths, free water saving devices,
demonstrations, plus holiday gift items to purchase.
Talk to the experts about the perfect tree or shrub
for your yard. Limit one tree per household please.
We look forward to seeing you soon! For more information
please visit us online at www.mnbg.org
or call (808) 249-2798. |
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Aloha
& Welcome to the HVCB Ohana
Members who joined in October 2004:
Ali'i Kula Lavender, Aloha Molokai Inc., Maryl Vacations,
Maui Shirts, Molokai Action Adventures, Princeville
Ranch Adventures, Volcano Hapu‘u Fern Cottage
Mahalo For Your Continued Support & Participation
Members who renewed in October 2004:
Member Since 1961 – 1989
Aloha Wedding Planners, Inc., Chanel Boutique, Continental
Airlines, Dolphin Bay Hotel, Fun Sun Vacations Ltd.,
Halekulani, Hawaii Dental Association, Kauai Sea Tours,
Maui Divers Of Hawaii, Ltd., Maui-Molokai Sea Cruises,
Oshima Store, Drug, Drygoods, Radisson Waikiki Prince
Kuhio, Security Armored Car & Courier, SMS Research,
Star Super Markets, Ltd., Sun Islands Hawaii, Inc.,
The Honolulu Advertiser, The Madden Corporation, Trilogy
Excursion - Lanai, USA Hosts Hawaii, Waikiki Parc Hotel
Member Since 1990 –
1999
Affordable Hawaii at Pomaika'i (Lucky)
Farm B&B, Aloha Huelo Point Lookout, Aloha Inns,
Altres Staffing, Aluli Public Relations, Big Island
Group, Current Events, Diamond Resort Hawaii, Dive Kauai
Scuba Center, Hale Kipa Golf Course Home, Hankyu Express
USA Inc., Hawaii Beachfront Vacation Homes, Hawaii Condo
Exchange, Hawaiian Romance, Hawaiian Vacations, Inc.,
Hawaiian Walkways, Inc., Island of Lanai Properties,
Island Weddings & Blessings, Jack Harter Helicopters,
Kaneshiro Hog Farm, Kawailoa Development, Kelly Services,
Kihei Maui Vacations, Koa Trading Company, Mauna Loa
Macadamia Nut Factory & Visitors Center, Napili
Point Resort, Net Results, Old Wailuku Inn At Ulupono,
Outrigger Palms at Wailea, Pillows In Paradise, River
Estate, Sand Sea Vacation Homes, Sansora International,
Sea Quest Rafting & Snorkeling Adventure, The Living
Ministry, Trans Orbit Hawaii, Inc., Up-To-Date Cleaners
Kauai, Inc.
Member Since 2000-2003
1 & 1 Wedding by the Sea, 1-888-282-3459
Molokai Rentals, A Simply Elegant Wedding, Aalii Wailana
Sands Resort, Abhasa Waikiki Spa, Activity Wholesalers,
Aloha Junction B&B, Aloha Ocean Lookout, Aloha Weddings
in Paradise, Alyce C. Sportfishing, Barefoot's Cashback
Tours, Beau Mariage (Beautiful Weddings), Better Business
Bureau Of Hawaii, Blue Ocean Weddings, Blue Ocean Weddings,
Buca di Beppo, Chase 'N Rainbows Real Estate, Inc.,
Daniel Thiebaut Restaurant, Dreams Come True on Maui,
Expeditions, Expeditions, Fish Maui, LLC, Hale Ko'olau,
LLC, Hale Pukalani Vacation Rentals, Haliimaile General
Store, Hana Flower Company, Hawaii Health Guide, Hawaii
Kai Corporation, Hotels.com, Incredible Journey, Isana
Ocean Sports, Island Adventures, Kauai Country Inn,
Kiahuna Golf Club, Kipu Ranch Adventures, Lanai Art
Center, Macy's, Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club, Our
Beachfront Cottage in Molokai, Pacific Soundz Productions,
Pearl Country Club, Puakea Golf Course, Radisson Kauai
Beach Resort, Scuba Mike, Sea Wife Charters, SGV Hawaii,
Silver Falls Ranch Inc., The Real Hawaii Eco-Cultural
Excursions, Tony S. Vericella, Touchworks, TryKauai.com,
Volcano Country Cottages, Whalers Cove, Wild Side Specialty
Tours
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