2018 Winter Conference
January 10-12, 2018
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali
Lahaina, Hawaii
Where
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali
2365 Kaanapali Pkwy
Lahaina, Hawaii 96761
Phone: (808) 667-2525
Reservations: 808-921-4651 or 866-716-8112
Driving Directions
Hotel Sleeping Block
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa
$299 Golf/Mountain View
$339 Ocean View
(plus taxes & resort charge)
THE ROOM BLOCK HAS ENDED; HOWEVER, PLEASE CONTACT LISA@PACIFICPORTS.ORG IF YOU NEED A ROOM. WE MAY BE ABLE TO STILL GET YOU A ROOM AT OUR DISCOUNTED RATES.
The discounted daily resort charge of $15
includes internet, self-parking, and more. Resort Charge Details
Room block rates are available from
January 7 - 15, 2018.
If you would like to arrive earlier or later than these dates, please let us know.
Ground Transportation:
This hotel does not provide shuttle service from Kahului Airport (OGG).
Alternate transportation: car rental (try kayak.com or Costco) or taxi cabs (estimated taxi fare: $65 each way)
If renting a car, please note the hotel parking fees under the Hotel Sleeping Block section above.
Feel free to contact APP Staff with any questions.
Companion Tour:
On the morning of Friday, January 12, companions will be treated to a special tour of the Maui Tropical Plantation and lunch at the Mill House Restaurant in the beautiful
Waikapu Valley.
The Plantation Tour will take the companions through the private grounds of the Plantation, showcasing a variety of native Hawaiian plants, tropical fruits, and fields of row crops. The tour also provides a live coconut huskingdemonstration.
We need to make tour reservations in advance so RSVP is required.
Contact:
Association of Pacific Ports
Lisa Pomasl, Executive Director
Brian Wright, Deputy Director
Kersten Green, Administrative Coordinator
P.O. Box 903
Clackamas, Oregon 97015 USA
1-503-653-5868
APP@PacificPorts.org
www.PacificPorts.org
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Conference Information
Hear firsthand perspectives from key port industry leaders, learn what's new at other ports, and network with colleagues -- all on beautiful Maui, Hawaii, a central location for APP members. Incredible speakers will inform and inspire you with informative presentations on port security, public private partnerships, port litigation cases in the context of politics and media, technological advancements, and much more!
Your companion is welcome to join APP delegates at
no extra cost for meals, networking activities on Wednesday morning, and a special companion tour 
on Friday.
(RSVP is required for Wednesday activities and Friday's companion tour.)
Register today!
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Conference Schedule:
Please click here to view the general schedule page.
Conference Registration Rates:
We accept credit card payments through PayPal!
You may also pay by cash, check, or traveler's checks.
EARLY Conference Registration Rates:
Register by December 7, 2017 to receive these great rates!
Member Rate: $795 USD
Non-Member Rate: $1,095 USD
Rates increase by $200 on December 8, 2017
-- SPECIAL INCENTIVE TO REGISTER EVEN EARLIER -- 
REGISTER BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2017
TO BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING.
YOU COULD BE ONE OF TWO LUCKY WINNERS
TO RECEIVE A $50 AMAZON GIFT CARD!
Cancellations are accepted and fully refunded if made on or before December 7, 2017
Substitutions in personnel are accepted until January 10, 2018.
Please contact us with any questions about this policy.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Optional Wednesday Morning Networking Activities:
Delegates and companions are invited to join us at one of the three optional networking activities early Wednesday morning.
Deep Sea Fishing:
Once again, thanks to EA Engineering, Science, and 
Technology, Inc.'s generous sponsorship, we are offering a four hour deep sea fishing networking outing with Finest Kind Sportsfishing.
Finest Kind Sportfishing Charters is the only Owner Operated, and 3rd generation, company in Maui, with Captain David Hudson at the helm since 1973. Capt. Dave has over 40 years of experience, operating out of Lahaina Harbor. Finest Kind Sportfishing consistently holds the catch records for Maui County. Register early as space is limited to 12 fishers.
Whale Watching Boat Tour:
This year, we are offering a two hour whale watching tour as a new networking activity, thanks to the generous support of Miller Nash Graham & Dunn, LLP.
The foundation's certified Marine Naturalists provide the most innovative and educational whalewatch ecotours in Hawaii, drawing from nearly four decades of whale research and ocean conservation. They are proud to be Maui’s top-rated whalewatch offering the most options from both Ma‘alaea and Lahaina Harbors. Space is limited to 12 attendees, so reserve your spot early.
