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Jump LinksHawaiʻiThe Hawaiian Islands are an archipelago of eight major volcanic islands located in the North Pacific Ocean. The name “Hawaiʻi” is derived from its largest island. The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, site of the IASA 56th Annual Conference, is located in Honolulu on the island of Oʻahu—the most populous of the islands, with approximately one million residents. WeatherOʻahu generally experiences drier weather from May through September, while the rainy season begins in late October. The University is nestled in the lush Mānoa Valley, where rain—and rainbows—can occur at any time. September is one of the warmest months in Hawaiʻi, with an average high of 29°C (85°F) and an average low of 24°C (75°F). Travelling to HawaiʻiImportant VISA Information for International Attendees Conference participants who are foreign nationals need a Visitor Visa (B-1) to travel to Hawai'i unless they qualify for entry under the Visa Waiver Program. This program allows most citizens of participating countries to enter the United States for short visits for temporary business without a visa. However, foreign nationals entering the United States through the Visa Waiver Program MUST fill out an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) form prior to entry into the United States. For more information about the VISA Waiver Program and to access the ESTA application, please go to the United States Department of State webpage on U.S. Visa for Business, https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/business.html. Please note that when you fill out the ESTA form, the "U.S. Point of Contact Information" is where you list the lodging address you are staying at (ex: your hotel name). Airport InformationThe Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) located in Honolulu, Oʻahu. HNL is the largest airport in Hawaiʻi. The airport is about 9 miles away (15 -20 minutes by car) from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa campus. For more information, please visit the HNL website: https://airports.hawaii.gov/hnl. Ground TransportationAirport To Your LodgingYou can reach your lodging venue at UH or Waikīkī by way of taxi, airport shuttle, rideshare, public transportation (TheBus) or by making pre-arrangements for transportation with friends or colleagues who may also be attending the Forum. Airport TaxiOne can easily catch an airport taxi from the airport. The non-rush hour taxi fare from the airport to UH or Waikīkī is around $35-$45. Cabs accept cash or credit cards for payment. Airport Shuttle ServicesThere are airport shuttles for hire. Shuttles allow for you to make arrangements beforehand more easily. Booking a shuttle is especially recommended for groups. A good rule of thumb is to arrive 15 to 20 minutes before your scheduled shuttle pick-up time. Rideshare: Uber and LyftUber and Lyft are ride sharing options operating throughout Oʻahu. Customers using a rideshare service may only be picked up in designated areas at the airport. The designated pick-up areas are all located on the second level (Departures) at the airport. All designated areas are signed "Ride App Pickup." View the HNL Terminal maps for specific pickup locations: http://terminalmaps.hawaii.gov:8080/hmaps/hnl. Public Transportation: The BusThe Bus is an affordable and accessible option for public transportation in Hawai'i. For information on routes, times and fares, you can call (808) 848-5555, visit the website https://www.thebus.org/ or download the app DaBus2. Buses only accept USD cash or the HOLO Card. Cash must be exact since they don’t give change. HOLO Cards can be purchased (cash only) https://www.holocard.net/en/ You cannot purchase a HOLO card on the bus. Bus #20 will take you directly from the airport to Waikīkī. After you exit baggage claim, go upstairs to the upper-level of the airport and head to the bus stop in the center median of the road. There are three bus stops outside each terminal. Conference VenueThe IASA 56th Annual Conference is being held at the Imin International Conference Center at Jefferson Hall (1777 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96848) located on the lush campus of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in Honolulu, Oʻahu. The campus is a 20-minute ride from the nearby Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and 15 minutes from Waikīkī. For more information, visit the Imin website: https://www.eastwestcenter.org/campus/conference-center The UniversityFounded in 1907, the University of Hawaiʻi System includes 3 universities, 7 community colleges and community-based learning centers across the Hawaiian Islands. As the state’s public system of higher education, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is the largest. The campus regularly tops the list of the most beautiful in the country. There are more than 140 buildings on the 320-acre campus, which also features more than 4,000 trees and 500 tree species. The UH Mānoa campus is one of nearly 700 ArbNet accredited arboretums worldwide. UH Mānoa is one of only four U.S. universities with the simultaneous designation as a land, sea, space, and sun grant institution. About the Imin International Conference CenterChinese Master Architect I.M. Pei designed Jefferson Hall (original name of the building) in 1963. Honoring the 100th anniversary of Hawaiʻi’s first Japanese contract workers (known as Imin), the Imin International Conference Center was established at Jefferson Hall in 1985 for the purpose of serving local, national, and international audiences and providing resources to facilitate various events. The Imin Center is closely related to the East-West Center, a national educational institution that has strived to promote understanding across Asia, Oceania, and the United States through cooperative study, research, and dialogue since 1960. Travelling to/from the Imin CenterFrom Waikiki:If you are travelling to/from the conference center and Waikiki it is a 45-minute walk depending on your location. You can also catch the bus (DaBus) which takes approximately 25 minutes. Venue Parking:If you are traveling by car to the conference center, it is recommended to park in the Lower Campus Parking Structure (#97 on campus map). From here, it's about a 10-minute walk to the Imin Center. The cost is $5.00 flat rate for the day. If you prefer to park closer to the conference center, there are visitor stalls available nearby. The closest visitor stalls are behind Kennedy Theater (#73 on the campus map). Visitor stalls cost $25 for the day or $3.00 per half hour between the hours of 6am-4pm. More information about parking options on the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa campus can be found on the Commuter Services website. https://manoa.hawaii.edu/commuter/visitors/ AccommodationQueen Kapiolani https://www.queenkapiolani.com/The hotel will offer attendees a special conference group rate starting at $195 per night (plus taxes), significantly reduced from the standard rate of $230+. This offer includes exclusive discounts and amenities to enhance your stay. To reserve your accommodation at the conference rate, please use the dedicated booking link IASA Queen Kapiolani Hotel Booking If you are interested in upgrading your room category or extending your stay beyond the group reservation dates, please contact Julie Ogata, Assistant Director of Sales at Queen Kapiolani Hotel, at jogata@queenkapiolani.com or iberry@queenkapiolani.com for personalized assistance. Hotel Group Program Dates: Reservation Cut-off Date: Reservation Phone: Booking Code: Group Room Rates
Taxes & Fees: Approximately 18% total Additional Perks
Rooms at the group rate are available for up to three days before and after the conference, based on hotel availability. East West Center Conference Housing
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