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			THE ELEVENTH INTERNATIONAL WORLD WIDE WEB CONFERENCE    Sheraton Waikiki Hotel Honolulu, Hawaii, USA 7-11 May 2002

Why Hawaii?

Some compelling reasons to consider attending the WWW2002 Conference in Hawaii

Successfully hosted many significant IT and scientific conferences

• Joint Techs/APAN Jan 2001 meeting (Testimonial by E. Paul Love)
• WebNet 99 (Testimonial by Gary Marks)
• GOIN 99
• INET 95
• PTC (annual meeting)
• HICSS (annual meeting)
• Many U.S. government-sponsored meetings held here with involvement by organizations such as NASA, DARPA and NOAA
• IEEE and ACM have also held regional meetings here
• Other organizations that have held or will hold large meetings in Hawaii include the Oracle Applications Users Group, American Dental Association, Lions Club International, Asian Development Bank, Sun Microsystems and Kiwanis International

Excellent Air Access to the Islands

• 8.7 Million Airline total seats to Hawaii (5.5 Million Westbound and 3.1 Million Eastbound)
• 9 major domestic airlines serve Honolulu International Airport from the mainland U.S., accounting for 3,550 arrivals and departures per month
• 16 international carriers serve Honolulu, averaging 1,840 arrivals and departures per month
• More than a dozen airlines offer air cargo service between the U.S. mainland and Honolulu

Surprisingly, Competitive Air Fares

• The wide range of air carriers and competitive market means that people can often find cheaper flights to Hawaii than to many other mainland US cities
• Low cost charters may also be available with sufficient advanced planning

Wide Range of Room Rates are Available

• Less expensive than many other US mainland cities
  (average room rate per night)

  City	Room rate
  Honolulu	$130
  Anaheim	$135
  Las Vegas	$141
  Orlando	$142
  San Antonio	$164
  Seattle	$167
  Los Angeles	$184
  Chicago	$185
  San Diego	$213
  San Francisco	$268

• 30,000 Waikiki hotel rooms available in all price ranges

Easy and Affordable Transportation to Waikiki

• Getting from the airport to Waikiki takes about 20-30 minutes
• Transportion options include an abundant fleet of taxis, shuttles, limousines, rental cars and public transportation buses
• Transportation costs compare favorably with other US cities:

  City	Taxi	Shuttle
  Honolulu	$18-20	$6-8
  Los Angeles	$22	$12
  Chicago	$23	$14
  Orlando	$25	$12
  New York (JFK)	$30	$13
  San Francisco	$30	$10

• Car rental is 20%-30% lower than mainland U.S.
• Honolulu's bus system is one of the best in America

Crossroads of the Pacific

• A large percentage of telecommunication networks (transpacific fiberoptic cables, satellite links cellular and wireless) land in the islands
• Hawaii is poised between the largest economies of East and West and equally familiar with both
• Both the Far East and the mainland US can communicate in the same Hawaii business day
• Destination lends an international conference flavor but poses no currency or language barriers to US participants
• Location provides a natural draw for international conference attendance

Experience Hawaii's Advantages

• Warm, temperate climate
• Temperatures in May average between the low 70's to mid 80's (°F)
• Rainfall for May averages just over 1 inch
• Breathtaking natural beauty
• Diamond Head provides a scenic backdrop to the meeting venue
• Famous Waikiki beach and the clear blue Pacific Ocean are at your doorstep
• Fragrant, brightly colored flowers and lush greenery abound around the islands
• Rated "Safest Big City" in the United States by Money Magazine
• Rich, multi-ethnic culture
• The population has decedents from Polynesians, Americans, Europeans, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Filipinos, Okinawans, Puerto Ricans,Pacific Islanders and Southeast Asians. All have brought their customs, foods, dances, music and arts
• This unique blend of culture and hospitality is known as the "Aloha Spirit" and can only be found in Hawaii
• Provides a relaxed, casual atmosphere for pre- and post-conference meetings as well as vacations for the whole family

Last Reviewed: 11/29/01
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