| Location and Lodging Information |
| The WAFWA 2012 Annual Conference will be held at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island of Hawaii. Overnight accommodations are available for a special group rate of $199.00/night up to $269.00/night for a Deluxe Ocean View. Call 1-800-HILTONS (800-445-8667) or (808) 886-1234 and be sure to mention Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies when making your reservation. Make your reservation by June 29, 2012 to be guaranteed the group rate. |
| Explore the Spirit of Aloha at Hilton Waikoloa Village® |
Located on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii in the midst of Waikoloa Beach Resort, the extraordinary property set along 62 oceanfront acres, offers an unforgettable experience shrouded in breathtaking tropical gardens, abundant wildlife, and tranquil waterways.
A thoroughly unique Big Island Hotel in a convenient location only 20minutes from Kona International Airport (KOA) offering an extensive array of activities and amenities including the only interactive dolphin program on the island. |
| Resort History at a Glance |
| Hilton Waikoloa Village was originally drafted on a simple cocktail napkin. Chris Hemmeter was a prolific developer of mega resorts and always preferred to start with a gigantic slate - which meant a lot of digging and grading through lava. Hilton Waikoloa Village is the amazing result of his endless imagination and vision. Construction began in 1986 and the resort was completed in 2 years time in 1988 with a budget of $360 million. Hemmeter's vision evolved into a tropical paradise complete with three towers with 1240 rooms, trams, canal boats, a saltwater lagoon, three pools, 8 restaurants, a seaside putting course and $7 million in artwork. |
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