Culture & Product Development

Cultural and Product Development is your connection to authentically representing Hawaiʻi. Beneath the breathtaking beauty of these islands, at the core of the destination’s appeal, are the values, culture and language of the indigenous people. Access our members-only cultural services to make sure your organization is aligned with Hawaiʻi’s truly unique point of differentiation.

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Culture Training Videos
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Culture 101

Overview of the Hawaiian culture, exploring various topics such as Hawaiian values, customs, traditions and protocols. The emphasis of this lesson is to better appreciate and understand the uniqueness of indigenous culture of the Hawaiian Islands.

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ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi

A short lesson on ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, the language of the indigenous culture of the Hawaiian Islands. We’ll cover the history and external influences on the language, as well as pronunciation and basic guidelines for the office. This bite-sized tutorial will give you a better understanding of the Hawaiian language and ways to incorporate it in your daily life.

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Cultural Resources
Maʻemaʻe

The Maʻemaʻe toolkit will provide you with the essential information you need to accurately and authentically promote the Hawaiian Islands. From geographical and cultural information, to descriptions of Hawaiʻi traditions and customs, this is your guide for basic knowledge about Hawaiʻi.

The toolkit, and additional Hawaiian language tools, can be downloaded from the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority website.  Download the toolkit here►

HVCB Brand Assets & Partners Toolkit
In addition to photos and videos featuring our people, activities, cuisine, the toolkit also includes information about the Hawaiian culture to use in your sales and marketing initiatives.
unlimited downloads for one year. Feel free to share access with your internal departments, production teams, etc. Access Partner Toolkit here 
 
The People. The Place. The Hawaiian Islands

We are excited to introduce our new campaign, “The People. The Place. The Hawaiian Islands.” This initiative aims to enrich the travel experience in Hawai‘i by sharing stories that go beyond the surface. We want to highlight that it’s not just the beautiful scenery that makes the Hawaiian Islands special — it’s the incredible people who call it home.

We have provided a range of assets for you to use, including new videos that capture the essence of this message. We encourage you to help us spread the word and share these stories through various channels such as social media, inflight videos, in-room videos, on-property digital programs, email reservation confirmations, and wherever you connect with your guests.

Please let us know how you share the message by submitting our Asset Usage Form with details of your efforts. We are grateful for your partnership and support in showcasing Hawai'i's unique and enriching experiences.

For more information on the campaign and the ways that you can get involved, click here. ►

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Kuleana Travel Tips

Kuleana Travel Tips provides visitors who are already on-island insights on how to be respectful, prepared, safe and aware during their stay.

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