Back in May, Travel Agent hosted a panel of Hawaii specialists and experts at the iconic Royal Hawaiian Hotel (also known as the Pink Palace) on Waikiki Beach. The panel included: John Monohan from the Hawaii Visitors and Conventions Bureau; John Votsis from the Trump Hotel Collection; Angela Vento from Starwood Hotels & Resorts; Chris Tatum from Marriott International, Inc.; Terry Morrison from MLT; Shari Chang from Aston Hotels & Resorts; Peter Shaindlin from the Halekulani Corporation; Tom Pauly from Kahala; Lois Shore from Outrigger Hotels & Resorts; and Wendy Goodenow from HNL Travel Associates.
Here's what the pros had to say about the state of the 50th state...