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Among the participants at the Hawai\u2018i Hotel & Restaurant Show will be (from left) Jean-Paul Gedeon, John Elkjer, Ted Davenport and John Erickson.<\/p><\/div>\n

Industry experts are coming up big with new products and opportunities at this year\u2019s Hawai\u2018i Hotel & Restaurant Show.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If asked to describe Hawai‘i in only a few words, most people would likely mention the sun, sea, surf and aloha spirit. But Mufi Hannemann, president and CEO of Hawai\u2018i Lodging & Tourism Association, wants to add one more word to the list.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re a great place to not only come and vacation, but to do business, too,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

One way he hopes to put the state on the map is through the upcoming Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show<\/a>, slated for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 22-23 at Hawai‘i Convention Center. Now in its third year, the highly anticipated trade show hosts experts in the hospitality industry who will exhibit the latest and greatest in their respective fields.<\/p>\n

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A range of robots will be unveiled at this year\u2019s show, all capable of performing functions such as bussing tables. PHOTO COURTESY USA ROBOTICS SERVICES<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cWe want to demonstrate that Hawai‘i can be a major place to host a show of this kind because usually you have to go to the mainland or Asia,\u201d says Hannemann. \u201cThis is our attempt at being the premier hospitality and restaurant trade show in the Pacific region.\u201d<\/p>\n

A partnership between HLTA, Hawai‘i Restaurant Association and Star Events, a division of O‘ahu Publications Inc., the two-day event not only boasts nearly a hundred vendors, but educational seminars covering topics such as sustainability, water conservation and occupational safety from city and state officials, too. Meanwhile, a silent auction \u2014 featuring items like tickets to professional football games, airfare, hotel stays and more \u2014 will also be in full swing, with the funds going toward HLTA\u2019s popular scholarship program.<\/p>\n

Jean-Paul Gedeon, CEO and co-founder of JPG Hawai‘i (see more on page 5), recalls the buzzing energy he felt in the room at previous shows.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love seeing people in the industry because all of our business is built on relationships,\u201d shares the Hawai‘i Kai native. \u201cWe\u2019ll get to see our friends, clients and even our competitors.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love when people roll up and show up their best because that\u2019s when you get to learn the most about everyone, and, at the same time, we get to show off what we\u2019re doing.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone in our industry is busy,\u201d echos Jason Wong, regional president of Sysco Hawai‘i, a sponsor of the event. \u201cThe show gives the operators time to really step back and take a moment to look at new innovations, products and technologies that can really help grow their businesses. Taking time to work on the business is something that we all want to do but getting to do that doesn\u2019t always happen. This show is the perfect opportunity to do it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mike Rompel, franchise owner and pizza maker at Domino\u2019s Hawai‘i, another event sponsor, adds, \u201cDomino\u2019s Hawai‘i always supports the Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show, as it is our one show a year that helps us connect with innovation and vendors specifically for our industry. The show allows us to provide lunch for our peers and give fist bumps to all of those that overcame the incredible challenges of the past year.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s event will feature a number of leaders in the sustainability, innovation and promotion spheres. Here\u2019s a look at four of these local business owners and what their representatives have to say about the upcoming Hawai\u2018i Hotel & Restaurant Show<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pre-registration for attendees is now open!<\/h3>\n

Pre-register Now<\/a><\/p>\n

By registering in advance, attendees can avoid on-site registration lines and save valuable time that can be better-spent networking, learning, and exploring the latest trends and innovations in the hospitality industry. With over 300 vendors and exhibitors showcasing their products and services, this year\u2019s trade show promises to be the biggest and best yet.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with industry leaders and peers. Secure your spot today by pre-registering online<\/p>\n

The Hawai\u2018i Hotel & Restaurant Show is for professionals and students in the lodging, travel, hospitality and food service industries including those employed by hotels, restaurants and related service companies. Admission is free but attendees must pre-register online and be approved prior to arrival.<\/p>\n

Convention Center parking rates apply.<\/p>\n

For booth information, to pre-register or for more information, visit HawaiiHotelAndRestaurantShow.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Call Star Events at (808) 529-4850 with any questions or for additional assistance.<\/p>\n

USA Robotics Services<\/h3>\n

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Ted Davenport<\/p><\/div>
\nOver the past few years, local restaurants have faced challenges not even a pro like Ted Davenport could\u2019ve prepared for. And because he\u2019s not the type to sit around and wait for the problem to fix itself, the veteran restaurant franchisee took it upon himself to learn more about what options are out there. Through his research, he discovered hospitality robots and what they could do for his eateries and the industry as a whole.<\/p>\n

\u201cA company called Kennon has robots that I really like and saw in some of the restaurants throughout Asia,\u201d says Davenport, who is the franchisor for Subway in Hawai\u2018i as well as a franchisee for Ruby Tuesdays and Gyu-Kaku. \u201cWe started talking and they asked if I could help them out with distribution.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a partner of USA Robotics Services, Davenport wants to make something clear: The robots aren\u2019t here to replace people, contrary to popular belief.<\/p>\n

\u201cI installed the robots to see how the employees and management would feel about them \u2014 and they love them. They even have names for them,\u201d he says, smiling. \u201cIt takes the hard work of a waiter carrying food and cleaning a table. If you look at the time it takes to run to the kitchen and come back, the waiter could be out there with the customer. My goal is to increase customer service, not get rid of employees.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the Hawai\u2018i Hotel & Restaurant Show, attendees can expect to see a wide range of friendly robots that are capable of doing everything from bussing tables and singing happy birthday to delivering room service and vacuuming large surface areas.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe employees \u2014 I always call the robots employees \u2014 are doing the jobs that people don\u2019t want to do. And they don\u2019t call in sick either,\u201d Davenport says with a laugh.<\/p>\n

JPG Hawai\u2018i<\/h3>\n

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Jean-Paul Gedeon<\/p><\/div>
\nJean-Paul Gedeon credits five magical words to his success: \u201cWhat else do you need?\u201d<\/p>\n

Starting out as a teenager printing Tshirts and stickers in his kitchen, Gedeon would ask clients if they needed help with anything beyond his expertise and, if feasible, he happily would oblige. Fast-forward 23 years later and his method seemed to have worked. Gedeon, along with his brothers Joe, Mark and Branden, own and operate a bustling business with a client list that includes gas stations, grocery and convenience stores, shopping centers and more.<\/p>\n

In its current form, JPG Hawai\u2018i is a full-service graphic design, printing and installation company based in Kaka\u2018ako. On top of that, the biz launched two more divisions: JPG Media, which offers out-of-home advertising across a digital screen network, and JPG Facility Services Hawai\u2018i, which provides packages for companies looking to upgrade their space.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the next evolution of what we\u2019ve done,\u201d says Gedeon. \u201cWe\u2019ve created the foundation of our print services and graphics installations services, like wall wraps, signage and all that, but building on top of that extra value is the other components.\u201d<\/p>\n

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JPG Hawai\u2018i remains a driving force in the graphic design, printing and installation industry in the islands. PHOTO COURTESY JPG HAWAI\u2018I<\/p><\/div>\n

Gedeon, a proud Kaiser High School grad, detests the opinion that family and business shouldn\u2019t mix. In fact, he wouldn\u2019t have it any other way.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy brothers are capable; they have unique abilities and they\u2019re super talented, and working with people who have skin in the game and trust is a dream come true to us,\u201d Gedeon shares, adding that the Waik\u012bk\u012b Rotary Club dubbed them the \u201cGedeon Golden Boys\u201d more than 20 years ago.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t see anyone else I want to be a business partner with. As long as we stay straight about our business and relationship together, then the sky\u2019s the limit.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sustainable Island Products<\/h3>\n

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John Elkjer<\/p><\/div>
\nLong before any official ban on single-use plastics, John Elkjer was an advocate for more sustainable methods in local restaurants and hotels.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe always felt it wasn\u2019t about us.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s about a bigger thing.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s more about what we do for our fellow man and what we do for the future,\u201d says Elkjer, who purchased the business in 2015.<\/p>\n

Hawai\u2018i Island-based Sustainable Island Products is a family-run statewide distributor of eco-friendly, compostable and recyclable alternatives to everyday single-use items, including cups, deli containers, cutlery, plates, office paper, green janitorial supplies and more.<\/p>\n

Most of the items are made from agricultural byproducts, like the agave straws, which are made using materials from the tequila-making process. But don\u2019t worry, these aren\u2019t the type of straws that disintegrate within five minutes of sitting in liquid; Elkjer and his team thoroughly vet everything they sell to ensure optimal performance.
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Eco-friendly, recyclable items are always on the menu at Sustainable Island Products. PHOTO COURTESY SUSTAINABLE ISLAND PRODUCTS<\/p><\/div>
\nThe biz serves all islands and is eager to work with everyone from grocers and farmers to chefs and event planners, and everyone in between.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think people are more engaged now than ever when looking at what plastics they have in their lives. They\u2019re thinking, \u2018Do I really need that? Can I do that differently?\u2019\u201d says Elkjer. \u201cAnd if we all think that way, we\u2019ll be able to reduce our plastic footprint, and the more we reduce it, the better off we all are.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the Hawai\u2018i Hotel & Restaurant Show, Elkjer looks forward to meeting and creating relationships with potential clients \u2014 that\u2019s one of his favorite parts of the gig.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverybody has an opportunity to make an impact on others, whether it\u2019s your children, grandchildren or the community you live in,\u201d he says. \u201cWe just felt that we could make a change in an industry that was heavily entrenched in petroleum-based products. At a point in time, I wondered if we were crazy, but it seems to have worked out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Island Distributing<\/h3>\n

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John Erickson<\/p><\/div>
\nThanks to the hard work of 350 employees, Island Distributing (previously known as Paradise Beverages) delivers a whopping 9 million cases to more than 2,400 customers every year.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur business began over 40 years ago and was recently acquired by Reyes Beverage Group,\u201d shares general manager John Erickson. \u201cOur strength lies within our great local team and our amazing portfolio, which includes brands from national\/worldwide suppliers like Molson Coors, Heineken, Constellation, Boston Beer Co. and Diageo, as well as many truly local brands like Maui Brewing Co., Ola Brew, Waik\u012bk\u012b Brewing Co., Aloha Beer Co. and others.\u201d<\/p>\n

Though the company is part of a national network, its employees live, work and play in Hawai\u2018i, and the people, Erickson says, are what makes this industry what it is.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt both Island Distributing and Reyes Beverage Group, our people are the heart of our business and our voice in the community, which is why we are deeply committed to supporting several local charitable groups throughout the years through donations and sponsorships,\u201d he shares. \u201cWe are also proud to support local manufacturing in our brand portfolio through our local brewer partners and are focused on ensuring our network provides Hawaiian brewers with continued growth opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the Hawai\u2018i Hotel & Restaurant Show<\/a>, attendees will find a blend of locally brewed beers and national brands that cater to the taste buds of residents and visitors alike.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019ll also be able to meet members of the Island Distributing team and learn more about how we connect customers, consumers and brands every day, everywhere we operate.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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