There’s nothing like a surfer riding the perfect wave to capture the spirit of Hawaii these days—optimistic and full of vitality. With perception concerns and economic woes over the past couple of years, the islands may have hit some rough seas in the group market, but the winds of change have arrived, and it’s Aloha with a capital "A" when it comes to greeting the rising number of attendees heading to Hawaii again for productive and inspiring agendas.

Maria Lenhart, content director, features, examines the state of Hawaii’s group market in our lead story, "A New Perspective on Paradise," and in the "Hot on the Scene" feature, she spotlights the impressive developments taking shape on every island—another reason for Hawaii’s upbeat outlook.

Visit MeetingsFocus.com for more Hawaii resources, including a comprehensive listing of facilities, and be sure to check out the details below on our Hawaii educational series for planners.

Enjoy our second annual Meetings Hawaii supplement and the Aloha State, where business, like the surf, is definitely up!