b'internationalNATURAL GEOGRAPHIC MAUIEach of Hawaiis main islands have their own uniqueThe second largest island, also known as the Valley Isle, attractions and hosting opportunities. Most are familiar Mauis lush landscape is dominated by two volcanoes at least by namewith the larger ones including Kauai,connected by a narrow stretch of land. Beachfront resortsOahu, Maui and Hawaii (the big island). Each is uniquemany with plenty of meeting space and conference centres in features, amenities and attractions, and offer multiple and relaxed towns dot the island. opportunities for planners, perhaps only limited by time ofMaui is renowned as a meetings and incentives year and availability.destination, Reyes explains. With a vibrant hospitality and The sections below highlight an assortment of hotels,entertainment scene, the island offers conference visitors diversions and resources for each island, representing only14 golf courses, multiple high-end eateries, tennis courts, a fragment of whats available for delegates and eventhiking and biking trails and plenty of shopping.planners to explore. Hotels Fairmont Kea Lani KAUAI Sheraton Maui Resort & SpaThe Garden Isle, Kauai is the most northern of the Wailea Beach Resortbig four and accessible via the Lihue Airport on theDiversionssoutheastern side of the island. The airport serves Haleakal National Parkdomestic, overseas and inter-island flights, and from Whale watching in the Auau Channel there youll have direct access to the islands public(from November to May)transportation system or car rentals to bring you and your Wailea Resortgroup to your final destination. Kauai is also known as theResourcesIsland of Discovery and has provided the backdrop for www.gohawaii.com/islands/mauimore than a hundred films and TV shows. While there are no large convention centres on Kauai, there are several spectacular hotels with grand meeting facilities and accompanying vistas. The largest, by event and conference space, are the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, with 65,000 sq. ft., and the Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas, with 55,726 sq. ft. Both are located in Poip, on the southern tip of the island.Hotels Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa Sheraton Kauai Resort VillasDiversions Hanalei Npali Coast Wailua FallsResources www.gohawaii.com/islands/kauaiwww.meetings-conventions.com/ meeting-event-venues/kauai-island/hotelsNpali Coast coastline, Kauai.Credit: Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) /Jakob Owens.38 CORPORATE MEETINGS & EVENTS corporatemeetingsnetwork.ca'