2025 ISMRM & ISMRT Annual Meeting & Exhibition

Hawai’i
Travel Information

Hawaiʻi Convention Center
1801 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

Beware of Scammers!

The Society President or Annual Meeting Program Committee Chair will never contact you to solicit money for any reason nor offer a discounted rate for a hotel or flight. If you receive such requests and are unsure of their authenticity, please contact info@ismrm.org immediately. Do not reply to these emails directly.

Getting There

Airport Information

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is located 8 miles (12 km) away from the Hawai’i Convention Center.

Airfare Discount

United Airlines has offered a discount code for attendees flying to Honolulu (Valid Travel Dates: 07 May 2025 – 18 May 2025) – please visit https://www.united.com/en/us/meetingtravel and enter code ZPVR253109.

United flights are flights operated by United or operated by other airlines and branded United Express. Restrictions and exclusions may apply.

The promo code is: ZPVR253109

* The promotion is applicable to travel from 07 May 2025 – 18 May 2025.

Airport Shuttles

The below companies are recommended by Go Hawaii for airport shuttle transportation:

Roberts Hawaiireservations@robertshawai.com – +1 808-539-9400

SpeediShuttlereservations@speedishuttle.com – +1 808-242-7777

Fly Shuttle & Toursinfo@flyshuttletours.com – +1 877-FLY-4513

Taxis

Many taxi services offer transportation from HNL to the Waikiki area. HNL airport contracts AMPCO Express to manage the Airport Open Taxi System. Taxi service at the airport is available on the center median fronting the terminal baggage claim areas. Please find a taxi dispatcher authority for assistance. Attendees can call AMPCO Express for more information: (808) 861-8294.

Weather

Average temperatures in Honolulu range between 75˚ – 85˚F (24˚ – 29˚C). Due to consistent sunny weather, attendees should wear sunscreen with at least an SPF rating of 30 or higher to protect against UV rays. Sunglasses and hats are also advised.

Preparing for Travel

Plan ahead by reading GoHawaii’s O’ahu Travel Tips page.

Unforeseen Circumstances

In the event that a serious illness, accident, medical emergency, or a crime has occurred and a police report has been filed, please reach out to the Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaiʻi (Oʻahu) for assistance. Phone: (808) 926-8274

How To Get Around Town

Local Transportation

Honolulu has a citywide bus route through “TheBus” system. The Kapiolano BL + Kalakaua Ave stop is the nearest stop to the Hawai’i Convention Center and is about a 1-minute walk. Attendees can plan their route here.



More information about “TheBus”, such as their payment options and fare rates can be found here.

Parking

If traveling by car or bike, instructions on getting to the convention center and parking information can be viewed here.

Ride Services

The following apps are available to download and use to get to Waikiki and the surrounding areas:

  • Uber (average fare one way is US$33.00)
  • Lyft

The designated ride pick-up locations are HNL Airport can be viewed here.

Resources for Families

Service available for children from 3 months old to 12 years old. Childcare is available on hourly basis. As a State of Hawai’i licensed facility, they have licensee staff on site. Please contact the center 24 hours in advance by phone (+1-808-931-8086) or email: hawaii@poppins.co.jp.

Please call or email for more information and for the current hourly rates.

Tel: +1-813-598-9149

Email: ContactAlohaSitters@gmail.com

Please call or email for more information and for the current hourly rates.

Tel: +1-888-667-5437 (US Only)

Text: +1-808-385-6433 (US & International)

Email: info@HappyKidsMaui.com

  • care.com lists childcare and nanny services. This site has various services (sitter/nanny/caregiver) along with reviews and background checks.

*This compilation was assembled from various directories available to the public and without independent verification by the ISMRM. It is by no means an endorsement of any of the businesses listed. The ISMRM assumes no liability by making this list available to you. Guests are advised and strongly encouraged to determine to their own satisfaction the suitability and reliability of each service.