Hawaii
Hawai‘i offers a sports hosting experience unlike anywhere else in the U.S., combining year-round warm weather with a setting that instantly elevates an event’s appeal for athletes, fans, and sponsors. From oceanfront courses and iconic surf breaks to stadiums and multiuse facilities capable of supporting tournaments and showcases, the islands provide both natural advantages and proven event infrastructure. “While the Hawaiian Islands may not be home to a professional sports team, we still welcome thousands of competitors and visitors each year to our shores for events like the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, IRONMAN World Championships, Honolulu Marathon, PGA Tour, Champions Tour and LPGA Tour events, the Moloka‘i Ho‘e World Championships, and the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl,” says Lynn Whitehead, VP Global MCI Sales and Marketing at Meet Hawai’i. “These unique events have also positioned Hawai‘i as a premier high-performance gateway for athletes training for global stages.”
Hawaii
An evening view of the Hawai’i Convention Center in Honolulu. Courtesy Cameron Brooks
Hawai‘i offers a sports hosting experience unlike anywhere else in the U.S., combining year-round warm weather with a setting that instantly elevates an event’s appeal for athletes, fans, and sponsors. From oceanfront courses and iconic surf breaks to stadiums and multiuse facilities capable of supporting tournaments and showcases, the islands provide both natural advantages and proven event infrastructure. “While the Hawaiian Islands may not be home to a professional sports team, we still welcome thousands of competitors and visitors each year to our shores for events like the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, IRONMAN World Championships, Honolulu Marathon, PGA Tour, Champions Tour and LPGA Tour events, the Moloka‘i Ho‘e World Championships, and the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl,” says Lynn Whitehead, VP Global MCI Sales and Marketing at Meet Hawai’i. “These unique events have also positioned Hawai‘i as a premier high-performance gateway for athletes training for global stages.”
Hotel tax rate: 19 percent
Major Facilities:
- Stan Sheriff Center is a 10,300-seat arena
- Les Murakami Stadium is a 4,312-seat baseball stadium
- Ironman Village supports the Ironman World Championship with elite facilities and support for endurance racing
- Waipi’o Soccer Complex contains 21 regulation fields, including a dedicated 5,000-seat stadium
- War Memorial Stadium is a 20,000-seat multipurpose stadium
Hawai’i Convention Center features 1.1 million square feet of total space, including 200,000 square feet of exhibit halls.
Contact:Meet Hawai‘i, meethawaii.com