You are invited!

Join us at the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa Ko Olina on the island of O’ahu and take part in excellent educational opportunities at the 2014 WMA Spring Seminar. Educational seminars are held each morning, with the afternoons free for exploration.

O’ahu

Sometimes called “The Gathering Place,” O’ahu certainly lives up to its name. The third largest Hawai’ian island is home to the majority of Hawai’i’s diverse population, a fusion of east and west cultures rooted in the values and traditions of the Native Hawai’ian people. It’s this fundamental contrast between the ancient and the modern that makes discovering Oahu so enjoyable.

The clear blue waters of Kailua Beach meet the metropolitan cityscapes of Honolulu. The historic architecture of Iolani Palace meets the timeless memorials of Pearl Harbor. The big city of Waikiki meets the small town of Haleiwa on the North Shore. Whether you’re hiking atop iconic Leahi (Diamond Head), enjoying some of Hawaii’s best shopping, or simply unwinding on the sands of the island’s beautiful beaches, you’ll find variety at every turn on O’ahu.

From the Hawai’ian monarchy to the attack on Pearl Harbor, an exploration of Oahu’s history reflects the key influences that have impacted all of Hawai’i. In 1795, King Kamehameha I led his forces in the legendary Battle of Nuuanu near the scenic precipices of the Nuuanu Pali Lookout. This pivotal battle resulted in the conquering of O’ahu and the eventual unification of the Hawai’ian Islands under one rule in 1810.

Seven Hawai’ian monarchs followed after Kamehameha the Great. King Kamehameha III permanently established the Hawaiian Kingdom’s government on O’ahu. King Kamehameha IV and his wife Emma’s summer retreat, the Queen Emma Summer Palace, can still be visited in Honolulu’s Nuuanu Valley today. King Kalakaua, also known as the Merrie Monarch, built the majestic Iolani Palace in Downtown Honolulu. Queen Liliuokalani was Hawai’i’s last reigning monarch after American colonists overthrew the Hawai’ian Kingdom in a controversial coup in 1893. In 1898, Hawai’i became a territory of the United States.

The 1800’s were a time of great change for Hawai’i. Christian missionaries became influential after King Kamehameha II ended the traditional kapu (taboo) system. Many of the historic churches on Oahu are reminders of Christianity’s influence, such as Kawaiahao Church in downtown Honolulu, which was a place of worship for Hawai’ian kings and royalty. Soon, new commerce emerging from whaling, sugar and pineapple industries resulted in an influx of western settlers.

As agriculture boomed in the late 19th century, plantation owners found themselves in the midst of a labor shortage. Immigrants from Japan, China, Korea, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Russia and the Philippines arrived to work in the plantations. Today, this mix of ethnicities is the source of Hawai’i’s multicultural population. Visitors can step backward in time to explore this era at Waipahu’s Plantation Village. You can also still see the smoke stack of the old Waialua Sugar Mill as you drive toward historic Haleiwa town.

In the early 1900’s, agriculture began to wane and Hawai’i’s visitor industry began to grow. In 1901, the Moana Hotel opened on the beach in Waikiki. Today the Westin Moana Surfrider is Hawai’i’s oldest resort still in operation. The Halekulani Hotel opened in 1917 as a cottage colony and was rebuilt as a luxury hotel in the 1970s. The Aloha Tower opened in 1926, and was the tallest building in Hawai’i for four decades. In 1927 the iconic Royal Hawaiian Hotel opened and was nicknamed the “Pink Palace.”

On the morning of December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked Pearl Harbor pushing America into World War II. The surprise attack was aimed at the Pacific Fleet of the United States Navy and its defending Army Air Corps and Marine Air Forces. The attack damaged or destroyed 12 American warships, destroyed 188 aircraft and resulted in the deaths of 2,403 American servicemen and 68 civilians.

In 1959, Hawai’i became the 50th state of the United States. Completed in 1969, the Hawai’i State Capitol is located in Downtown Honolulu, behind Iolani Palace.

From the largest museum in the state, Bishop Museum, to the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, O’ahu is home to numerous landmarks and significant points of interest that shed light on the fascinating facets of Hawai’i’s past.

Hotel Information

Here the ocean does not care where you’ve been, the cascading sun does not care where you are going. All that matters is that you are right here. JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa Ko Olina overlooks one of four beach coves. Every luxurious amenity you could want is here to satisfy your dreams. Elegant surroundings. Private lanais. Views that take your breath away.

On the western shore of O’ahu, the exclusive JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa Ko Olina is the most luxurious and complete resort on the island. Set on one of four white sand lagoons, this private retreat exudes a relaxed Hawai’ian elegance that only hints at all that awaits you: an award-winning spa; world-class marina; tennis courts with breathtaking views and a championship golf course.

The resort is located at 92-1001 Olani Street  |  Ko Olina, O’ahu, HI  96707  | phone 808.679.0079  |  fax 808.679.0080  | jwihilani.com

Hotel Reservations

Hotel reservations must be made through Regina Sánchez at WMA. You can reach her at 800.669.8847 or regina@wma.org. Customized packages are available if you want to come earlier or stay later.

Seminar Information

Topics include: Property Rights, PAC Report and Legislative Updates with Sheila Dey; Jimmy Wells and Michael Martinez will present an Industry Update: Shorebreak Energy Developers Secures $50 Million to Finance Manufactured Housing Community Solar Installations; Andy Carey and Mark Weiner from Storz Management Company will present Innovation in Our Industry: How Strategic Change Translates to Increased Earnings; and legal seminars by Joseph Carroll, will include Conversions, Kids, and Caregivers: Issues in an Aging Manufactured Housing Population.

Optional Activities

Sunday, April 27—The Welcome Reception

Monday, April 28—Paradise Cove Luau (deluxe seating in Royal Box)

Tuesday, April 29—Aloha Walking Tasting Food Tour

Wednesday, April 30—Catamaran Sail and Multiple Reef Snorkel Adventure

Thursday, May 1—Farewell Dinner

Friday, May 2—Optional Events:
We have purposely left this afternoon open because we couldn’t squeeze in everything that we think one should experience on O’ahu. Here are only a few suggestions:
Waikiki Shopping
Pearl Harbor
Kualoa Ranch Tours and Activities
Polynesian Cultural Center

Schedule

Saturday, April 26     Arrivals and Hotel Check-In

Sunday, April 27        Registration and Welcome Reception (Optional)

Monday, April 28

7:30 a.m.                     Seminar Breakfast

9:00 a.m.                     Seminar

12:00 p.m.                   Optional Activity

Tuesday, April 29

7:30 a.m.                     Seminar Breakfast

9:00 a.m.                     Seminar

11:30 a.m.                   Optional Activity

Wednesday, April 30 Free Day

7:30 a.m.                     Optional Activity

Thursday, May 1

7:30 a.m.                     Seminar Breakfast

9:00 a.m.                     Seminar

5:00 p.m.                     Farewell Event (Optional)

Friday, May 2

7:30 a.m.                     Seminar Breakfast

9:00 a.m.                     Seminar

11:30 a.m.                   Optional Activity

Saturday, May 3         Hotel Check Out and Departures

Registration

Run of house pricing includes seven nights’ hotel accommodations, April 26 through May 3, along with appropriate number of seminar registrations:

Double occupancy with 1 seminar—$1,795 per person
Double occupancy with 2 seminars—$2,330 per person
Single occupancy with 1 seminar—$3,515 per person

Run of ocean pricing includes seven nights’ hotel accommodations, April 26 through May 3, along with appropriate number of seminar registrations:

Double occupancy with 1 seminar—$2,108 per person
Double occupancy with 2 seminars—$2,645 per person
Single occupancy with 1 seminar—$4,160 per person

These include all taxes and resort fees, except internet.

Customized Packages

Do you want to come earlier or stay later? Can’t stay for the entire program? Contact Regina Sánchez and she can customize a package for you! 800.669.8847 or regina@wma.org 

Travel

Hawaiian Airlines is pleased to partner once again with WMA and offer a special discount off their lowest rates from any California gateway. Simply go to www.hawaiianair.com/affiliate and refer to WMA’s code AMWEBWMA.

Getting to the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa Ko Olina requires either the rental of a car, using ground transportation service or hiring a taxi. To assist you, here are a couple of suggestions:

Hertz Car Rental will provide discounted rates, guaranteed one week before through one week after the meeting dates. Reservations may be placed online at www.hertz.com or by calling 800.654.2240. WMA’s Discount Code (coming soon).

Taxi service is available from Honolulu International Airport to and from the resort at approximately $75 each way. Speedi Shuttle is also available. For reservations, call 877.242.5777. The estimated cost for a shared ride is $18 per person each way.