Organizers of the official trade show of the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association and the Hawai‘i Restaurant Association have postponed the event until March.

The second annual Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show, originally scheduled for next month, is now set to run March 30 and 31 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.

“In accordance with guidance from government and health authorities, we are postponing the Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show until the last week of March next year,” Mufi Hannemann, president and CEO of the HLTA, said in a news release. “The safety of our members, attendees and the general public are our first priority. We look forward to continuing the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association’s partnership with the Hawai‘i Restaurant Association and Honolulu Star-Advertiser ensuring that the next show will enhance and solidify our standing as having the premier hospitality trade show in the islands.”

The two-day event is for professionals and students in the lodging, travel, hospitality and food service industries, including those employed by hotels, restaurants and related service companies.

“Working closely with our partners, Hawaii’s newspaper is focused upon getting good information to the community quickly when they need it most,” said Dennis Francis, the Star-Advertiser’s president and publisher. “We look forward to assisting HLTA and HRA with continuing recovery efforts and the return of this important industry event in 2022. The show is an all-inclusive resource bringing the best of Hawai‘i and the Pacific Rim together. It can’t be missed.”

To learn about sponsorship opportunities or apply for an exhibitor booth, call Star Events at 808-529-4377 or visit HawaiiHotel AndRestaurantShow.Com for updates and more information. Admission is free but attendees must preregister online and be approved prior to arrival.