Mission
- To generate economic benefits for the citizens of Hawaiʻi
- To enhance the quality of life for all who live here
- To treat our guests to the finest convention and meetings experience in the spirit of hoʻokipa (hospitality) so they will want to return
Hawaiʻi Convention Center Values
The values shared by the staff of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and the Hawaiʻi Convention Center reflect the deep respect we have for the planners we work with and their guests. We are committed to creating memories, built on a foundation of harmony and integrity, to last a lifetime
Hoʻohanohano
To conduct yourself with distinction, honor, and integrity in all that you do
Kūpono
To be forthright, honest, and fair in your relationships with others
Kuleana
To exercise your authority and carry out your responsibility as vital to the achieving of excellence for the organization
Lokomaikaʻi
To always act with generosity and kindness toward others
Kōkua
To be helpful and work cooperatively with your fellow workers especially during stressful times
Huikala
To be unconditionally tolerant and forgiving of others
Kela
To be committed to excellence and the highest standards in carrying out your responsibilities
ʻOhana
To be genuinely caring of each other and bond together as a family
Laulima
Many hands working together in cooperation and harmony
Hōʻole hemahema
To strive for perfection, to work without mistakes
Aloha
To extend an unconditional hand of friendship to a stranger as an intimate gesture of welcome
Noʻonoʻo pono
To think righteously
By following these principles, we give guests an unforgettable convention and meetings experience while sharing Hawaiʻi’s beauty with the world in ways that help all our visitors and improve the lives of all who call the islands home.