Opening
Registration
Conference overview
Welcome
Keynote address
Introduction
Attracting the Japanese visitor
Japanese Marketing Trends
The Importance of Promotion
How to promote
How to take care of Japanese guests?
Tips
Communication Gap
How B&Bs benefit farmers in Hawaii & the Pacific
The Impact of the Internet
How B&Bs Support the Local Economy
Importance of Repeat Business
Why are Agtourism sites popular?
Example of marketing Kona produce to Pacific visitors
Key points
Land use issues
What needs to be done?
Environmental impact studies for agtourism?
Hotel, excise and other tax requirements
Registered bed & breakfasts
Results of Hawaii's first survey of Hawaii Agtourism
Survey Methodology
Farmer-Chef update
Pre-luncheon comments
"Hawaii Farm Food Tours, Australian Food Festivals, & the International 'Slow Food' Movement."
Ranch-based agtourism
West Big Island, 1999
East Big Island
Maui developments
Agtourism within the Context of the Tourism Industry
Farmers working with tour operators
Farmers working with hotels
Introduction
Agenda
Potential Benefits
Communication
Education
Standards
Political/ legislative
Marketing
Benefits
Determining if there’s a critical mass to organize
Steering Committee volunteers
Discussion of Priorities
Marketing
Political
Communication
Mandate for first meeting
Mandate for all participants