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Event planners hang out in Hawaii
WAIKIKI – Hawaiian Airlines and the Sheraton Waikiki recently hosted a group of professional conference organisers on a visit to Honolulu, to experience the hotel’s revamped conference facilities – and some of the top spots to rejuvenate afterwards!
The Sheraton Waikiki now has the largest hotel ballroom area in Waikiki, the newly renovated Hawaii Ballroom, plus 16 individual Meeting Rooms, and a Business Centre.
The group also sampled some of the best dining options in Waikiki, a unique seaborne function venue called the Catamaran Experience, then enjoyed a relaxing treatment at Spa Khakara, a spot of shopping at Ala Moana and a fun surfing session.
Pictured outside the Sheraton Waikiki from left: Philippa Margan (Next Stage Events), Mary Karagiannis (Hawaiian Airlines), Jodie Haylock (Solterbeck), Kristina Jeney (Events With More), Joanne Mahoney (Leading Edge Conferences), Gladys Arraj (Nationwide Travel) and Josie Armao (Starwood Hotels).</i>
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