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B M & T ••• July August 2022 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 41 AREA GUIDES H AWA I I THE "PARADISE OF THE PACIFIC" GIVES YOUR MEETING TOP LEVEL HOSPITALITY ALONG WITH AN EXOTIC AMBIANCE BY RUFUS McKINNEY The Aloha State is an opus of six islands – Kauai, Oahu, Molokal, Maui, Lana and Hawaii. With more than 50,000 overnight rooms throughout Hawaii's major islands, you're certain to find the perfect host property for your Hawaii event or program. From sprawl- ing, self-contained resorts to soaring skyscrapers, modish boutique properties and value-driven sites, Hawaii offers a range of hotel venues that cre- ate a home away from home: exception- al with amenities and ambient with the warmth and welcome inherent to the spirit of aloha. A lush and rejuvenating getaway, Kauai is known for its heavenly beaches, charming and historic towns, incompara- ble land and seascapes, and tranquil atmosphere. Kauai has more than 4,000 hotel rooms but retains a sense of "small-island" charm with relaxed towns and welcoming residents. There are a number of world-class hotels and resorts on Kauai, as well as excellent alternatives for group meetings, incen- tive programs, and special events, including botanical gardens and one of the largest coffee plantations in the United States. Meeting sites are plenti- ful, and each offers a special touch of Kauai with amenities that are made or grown on the island. For instance, the 216-room Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay offers 5,375 sq. ft. of indoor and more than 2,000 sq. ft. of outdoor function space. The Island of Oahu offers Hawaii's largest number of hotel rooms and meeting facilities, including the crown jewel of Hawaii's meetings' infrastruc- ture – the 1.1-million-sq. ft. Hawaii Convention Center. Oahu, the "Heart of Hawaii," is Hawaii's political and eco- nomic center — home to Honolulu, the state capital, and iconic locations and attractions, including Waikiki Beach, Pearl Harbor, Leahi (Diamond Head) and more. Oahu draws more meetings than any other island and offers a multitude of convention and incentive opportunities, including more than 30,000 hotel rooms, exciting activities and iconic off-site ven- ues to accommodate any sized group and program. The Hawaii Convention Center is Hawaii_Convention Center photo credit: Hawaii C.C.