HTA’s Expanded Hawai‘i Tourism Conference, Sept. 26-30, Focuses On Transforming Tourism Together

Published on : Wednesday, August 3, 2016

imagesThe Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) is bringing a fresh approach to the annual Hawai‘i Tourism Conference, Sept. 26-30, by expanding it to a weeklong event with a focus on a more interactive format that fosters engagement amongst attendees.

 

Hosted at the world-class Hawai‘i Convention Center, the theme for this year’s conference is “Transforming Tourism Together.”

HTA is bringing together leaders, visionaries, suppliers, operators, and policy makers in an innovative format of networking, sharing of best practices and discussion on topics ranging from cultural preservation, sustainability, the environment and education to enhancing the visitor experience. Technology will also be a common theme during the conference schedule.

“Our goal is for participants to walk away feeling energized, informed and better networked as stakeholders of tourism who will take action in this ever-changing global marketplace,” said George D. Szigeti, HTA president and CEO.

“Our new format will foster thoughtful collaboration between a diverse group of professionals from industries tied to tourism. Hawai‘i is the ideal place to host this summit on international trends, strategic alliances and emerging opportunities.”

This year’s new multi-track schedule will allow attendees to customize their conference experience by participating in pre-conference learning tours of the neighbor islands, and selecting the sessions, workshops and panels most relevant to their interests.

To help everyone stay connected, a custom Hawai‘i Tourism Conference app will be available with personalized scheduling, live audience polling and features that enable attendees to connect for oneon-one networking opportunities.

Szigeti added, “We’re moving away from having lots of ‘talking heads’ on panels and instead are offering moderated interactive sessions that encourages the audience to collaborate on topics important to their businesses.”

The centerpiece of the conference will be the Village Square, a high-profile common area where participants will congregate each day, encouraging collaboration and providing businesses with an opportunity to showcase their products and services in a highly visible setting.

A special highlight of the conference program will be the Tourism Legacy Awards, which will honor businesses and individuals making significant contributions to perpetuating the Hawaiian culture at a luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Surfing is the focus of this year’s awardees.

Source:- Hawaii Tourism

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