February SPOTLIGHT: Count on Us! Counting Down the Top 10 Reasons to Choose Island Style Innovations

ʻumi (10): Industry Affiliations – We are deeply involved in our industry as part of organizations like Financial Insurance Conference Planners, Meeting Planners International, Incentive Research Foundation, and Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau. We are also proud to be the only U.S. based DMC in the prestigious Platinum DMC Collection.

ʻeiwa (9): Locally Owned and Operated – With over half our team born and raised in Hawaiʻi, we have a deep understanding of the islands and our ability to uncover rare local treasures is unparalleled.

ʻewalu (8): Trusted Relationships – Over the years we have developed deep, trusted relationships with vendors and partners on each island, allowing us to bring you the highest quality experiences.

ʻehiku (7): Diversity – Our team members come from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds, providing the perfect blend of perspectives and talents. From sales to operations, our team is a well-rounded group of individuals.

ʻeono (6): Culture – Many of our team members are born and raised in Hawaiʻi, bringing their knowledge of the local culture and Hawaiian descent to every aspect of their work.

ʻelima (5): Personality – We bring a personalized touch to every partnership. It is our goal to make the personal connections necessary to truly understand each desired requisite, allowing us to create a unique experience never considered possible.

ʻehā (4): Responsibility – We strive to give back to our community with all that we do, ensuring that we participate in island conservation efforts that allow us to maintain the beauty and culture of the islands.

ʻekolu (3): Work Ethic – Our team works tirelessly and diligently to ensure that we are creating only the best experiences for guests of our beautiful Hawaiʻi, responding to every email, text, and phone call as quickly as possible. Early mornings and late nights are worth it when we are able to do what we love each and every day. The saying “work hard, play hard” is easy when your work is fun and enjoyable!

ʻelua (2): Creative Edge – Our creations offer a unique blend of elegance, excitement, culture, and imagination. We develop and operate full-scale programs, while being able to offer personalized service with an elegant touch – something rare in today’s digitalized world.

‘ekahi (1): Experience – Partners Colleen Reyes and Tatiana von Oelhoffen each bring over 27 years of planning and execution to the business. This extensive experience combined with our deep understanding of the local culture allows us to bring you only the best Hawaiʻi has to offer!