Thursday, September, 2 2010
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PATA Hawai‘i Presents: Air Transportation Update With Marsha Wienert
The Pacific Asia Travel Association Presents:

Air Transportation Update With Marsha Wienert
Wednesday, May 12, Noon—1:30pm
Hawai‘i Prince Hotel, Waikiki

PATA Hawaii Presents: Mark Dunkerley
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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PATA Hawaii Presents: Mike McCartney
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Hawaii Chapter hosted a luncheon meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki.

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

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PATA Hawai‘i Presents:
"Social Media Marketing & The Visitor Industry”
Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Hawai‘i Prince Hotel Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom

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Airport Revisited, Behind the Scenes
The March 22, 2007 luncheon held at the Hawaii Prince Hotel in Waikikiprovided an update on the most recent improvements that the HonoluluInternational  Airport has undergone as well as planned projects forthe near future

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Hawaii Superferry —An Overview of Hawaii's Newest Transportation Attraction
Marketing Director, Damon Hylton, provides overview of exciting new service to Hawaii. 

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PATA CEO Greg Duffell in the Honolulu Advertiser
Here's a link to Robbie Dingman's article: Click here for more information

Reception with Greg Duffell
On June 22, 2009, the Hawaii Chapter Executive Committee held a reception in honor of PATA's new President & CEO, Greg Duffell.  Click through for photos from the event. Read More...

Some Serious Networking (by TIM student, Konrad Talon)
UH TIM School Satellite Chapter President Konrad Talon writes about networking with CEO Greg Duffell and PATA Chapter members.  Courtesy of Kawehi Seller's blog.  Click here for more information

PATA CEO Greg Duffell on KGMB9
Greg Duffell, CEO of the Pacific Asia Travel Association, was featured on KGMB9 and discussed the state of the global tourism industry.  Click here for more information

PATA Hawaii Presents: Annual Industry Holiday Breakfast
“Annual Holiday Industry Breakfast”
Friday, December 4, 2009

Halekulani

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Hawaii Chapter, in conjunction with TTRA, HHSMA, TIMI, and MPI, will host a breakfast meeting on Friday, December 4, 2009 at Halekulani.

As in past years, a Keep It Hawaii winner will be featured, and there will be a silent auction which will benefit visitor assistance programs throughout the State of Hawaii.

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"Hawaii Pledges Statewide Aiport Upgrades" by Camie Foster
Camie Foster of Travel Agent magazine attended our Airport Update event and wrote a great related article.  Please click the link to view.

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PATA-Hawaii 2006 Chair Gloria Keller-Henderson sponsors scholarship
Jerome A Keller Memorial Announces Scholarship Winner

TheJerome A Keller Memorial has announced that its 2006 scholarship forthe Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT) Programme at theUniversity of Hawaii, at Manoa, School of Travel Industry Management,will go to Mr Leith Isaac of the Papua New Guinea Tourism PromotionAuthority. The scholarship is graciously funded by Ms GloriaKeller-Henderson (pictured) of HNL Travel Associates, Honolulu.

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"Hawaii: Building on Success" by Cammie Foster

Cammie Foster of Travel Agent magazine attended our Tourism Outlook Forecast and wrote a great related article. 

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Hawaii Sponsors TIM Student Award
ChapterChairperson and PATA Industry Council member Mrs GloriaKeller-Henderson presented the Outstanding Senior in Tourism Award tothe University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Management studentMs Xiangru Clara Tang.

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