The latest news from the HVCB media site. http:///statewide/press-room 14 May 2012 22:30:0 Hawaii Standard Time en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Copyright 2012 Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau. All rights reserved. 5 http:///statewide/press-room/news-releases/-articles-/2012/05/hawaii-sales-team-sharing-aloha-in-washington-dc HONOLULU – This week a Hawaii sales team is taking the state’s marketing message for meetings and conventions, Where Business and Aloha Meet, into the nation’s biggest market for associations and the meeting industry’s largest ... HVCB http:///statewide/press-room/news-releases/-articles-/2012/05/hawaii-sales-team-sharing-aloha-in-washington-dc PST http:///statewide/press-room/news-releases/-articles-/2012/05/whats-new-in-the-hawaiian-islands Experience what's new with Hawaii's events and attractions, developments in the islands, accolades, and transportation updates. EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS This May, Hawaii’s unique culture will be front and center during Mele Mei a ... HVCB http:///statewide/press-room/news-releases/-articles-/2012/05/whats-new-in-the-hawaiian-islands PST http:///statewide/press-room/story-ideas/-ideas-/2012/04/run-forest-run If your idea of the perfect Hawaii vacation involves a little competitive swim, run, and bike ride, the Hawaiian Islands have the perfect opportunities for you. With a bunch of triathlons held throughout the Aloha State each HVCB http:///statewide/press-room/story-ideas/-ideas-/2012/04/run-forest-run PST http:///statewide/press-room/story-ideas/-ideas-/2012/04/the-lpgs-returns-to-oahu-with-lotte-championship After a few years of absence from Hawaii, the LPGA returns to tee it up on Oahu with the LOTTE Championship Presented by J Golf. The tournament will be played on April 18-21 with a Saturday finish at the picturesque Ko Olina Golf HVCB http:///statewide/press-room/story-ideas/-ideas-/2012/04/the-lpgs-returns-to-oahu-with-lotte-championship PST http:///statewide/press-room/story-ideas/-ideas-/2012/04/understanding-the-real-hawaii-on-vacation There was a time when getting to really know the true essence of a destination was limited to visiting museums, guided tours, and small talk with locals in a neighborhood restaurant. That’s certainly not the case today as more HVCB http:///statewide/press-room/story-ideas/-ideas-/2012/04/understanding-the-real-hawaii-on-vacation PST http:///statewide/press-room/story-ideas/-ideas-/2012/04/gestures-of-aloha What could be more romantic than a trip to Hawaii? After all, what about breathtaking sunsets, unspoiled natural beauty, and the sweet smell of tropical plumeria flowers doesn’t make your heart melt. While the Hawaiian Islands HVCB http:///statewide/press-room/story-ideas/-ideas-/2012/04/gestures-of-aloha PST http:///statewide/press-room/story-ideas/-ideas-/2012/04/power-through-with-hawaiis-super-foods Feel the need for energy and a boost to your immune system and overall health? Hawaii is home to a variety of super foods, all with essential nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants to kick start a healthier lifestyle. Enjoy the HVCB http:///statewide/press-room/story-ideas/-ideas-/2012/04/power-through-with-hawaiis-super-foods PST http:///statewide/press-room/story-ideas/-ideas-/2012/04/art-walks-in-the-hawaiian-islands The verdant mountains, star blanketed sky, rocky shorelines, and distinct culture of the Hawaiian Islands can inspire artists like no other place in the world. Why not explore Hawaii beyond the beach and through the eyes of a HVCB http:///statewide/press-room/story-ideas/-ideas-/2012/04/art-walks-in-the-hawaiian-islands PST http:///statewide/press-room/story-ideas/-ideas-/2012/04/junior-ranger-programs World War II Valor in the Pacific (Oahu) – Embrace one of the nation’s most significant events in history with two activities, the Keiki Ranger Activity Book (ages 3-6 years) and the Junior Ranger Scavenger Hunt (ages 7-12 years) HVCB http:///statewide/press-room/story-ideas/-ideas-/2012/04/junior-ranger-programs PST http:///statewide/press-room/story-ideas/-ideas-/2012/04/celebrate-hawaiis-unique-agriculture East Maui Taro Festival (Maui), April 21 – This two-day event in Hana includes ono grinds (great food) showcasing the different uses of taro. Visitors can experience poi making demonstrations, hula performances, live music, and HVCB http:///statewide/press-room/story-ideas/-ideas-/2012/04/celebrate-hawaiis-unique-agriculture PST