PATA Hawai‘i Chapter's mission is to foster industry relationships and educate members about trends and opportunities relating to Hawai‘i tourism.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Hawai‘i Prince Hotel Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Hawaii Chapter will host a luncheon meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2009, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki.

Mike McCartney, President & CEO of the Hawai`i Tourism Authority (HTA), will share what HTA is doing to address the challenges that currently face Hawai`i’s visitor industry. He will discuss the importance of working together to strategically manage Hawai`i tourism in a sustainable manner.

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Over 80 travel industry professionals gathered for PATA-Hawaii Chapter’s April luncheon held at the Hawaii Prince Hotel in Waikiki.  Among them was Ms. Barbara Bryant, PATA Regional Director-North America & Hawaii, who gave a short address at the beginning of the program.  Featured at the event was guest speaker Mark B. Dunkerley, President & CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, who discussed new opportunities for his company in light of difficult economic conditions impacting the U.S. airline industry and its associated impacts on Hawai`i’s tourism industry.


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Founded in Hawaii in 1951, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)continues to be the leading authority, advocate and catalyst for the development of Asia Pacific's travel and tourism industry.

PATA's uniquely structured organization has helped unite the many facets of tourism in the region. PATA provides leadership and advocacy to the collective efforts of nearly 100 government, state and city tourism bodies, more than 55 airlines and cruise lines, and hundreds of travel industry companies. In addition, thousands of travel professionals belong to more than 70 PATA chapters worldwide.

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