Hawaii beckons with sales blitz

An upcoming series of travel trade events in the U.S. being held by the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau will come close to the Canadian border, creating an opportunity for Canadian travel professionals. The fall 2012 Hawaii Sales Blitz events will make its closest Canadian border stop in Bellingham, WA on Sept. 20, at the Shuksan Golf Club. The trade show will run 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by a dinner and seminar until 8:30 p.m. The event will focus on creating travel demand for Hawaii, and directing the demand to Hawaii Destination Specialists with the goal of increased sales to travel professional partners. Agents will learn about new specials and promotions, what’s new in the Hawaiian Islands and will enjoy live Hawaiian entertainment by Kawailanamalie Productions, led by Malia Petersen, Miss Aloha Hula 2002. Parking validation will be available. Agents can sign up at https://www.signup4.net/Public/ap.aspx?EID=20123552E for registration and information. The login is BCagent and the password is Hawaii2012. Or interested agents can call Brandon Goda at the HVCB at 1-808-924-0271.