Hawaii will once again host the Asia Pacific Real Estate Congress. This is not the first time for Hawaii to host the conference. According to a past article by Biz Journals, "For the third time in the past three decades, Hawaii will once again play host to the Asia-Pacific Real Estate Congress." More than 300 attendees are expected to attend in autumn.
The congress will take place specifically in Honolulu at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Waikiki Beach Resort. The days will be September 10-12 as detailed by hawaiinewsnow.com. The FIABCI-USA Chapter is the designated group to host the Asia Pacific Real Estate Congress. FIABCI, the International Real Estate Federation, has chapters in more than 50 countries. It represents every discipline in the industry, including brokers, appraisers, consultants, managers and developers as further reported by Biz Journals.
Bill Endsley, secretary general for FIABCI-USA, stated that the conference was last held in Honolulu in 2008 and back in 1991. Bill Endsley further disclosed that 'the goal is to really make people understand that Hawaii is about business'.
Joan Sato, president of the organization committee also added that 'the conference, which will attract a broad range of industry professionals from all over the Asia-Pacific Region, including developers, contractors, architects, appraisers, property managers, business consultants.' The conference will tackle issues such as the present real estate investment movements, difficulties and opportunities. Joan Sato further revealed that the developers or contractors can get the chance to showcase the projects they have done as well as the quality of their workmanship.
One of the conference's main agenda is the concept of the transient-oriented development. According to a report given by Biz Journals, "The City and County of Honolulu is currently looking into as part of its multi-billion dollar rail transit project."
Sato also stated that the conference will also enhance Hawaii to learn about TOD from other countries and cities, as well as determine what has or hasn't worked without having to travel.
