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ABOUT

WORLD WIDE CONNECTIONS

Global Reach

Multi-channel Marketing

Since 1998, Destination Marketing Hawaii's goal of representing top U.S. and international publications throughout the state of Hawaii has grown from handling a handful of publications to a portfolio of 30+ media partners from around the world.

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Mission: We connect businesses with audiences from around the world

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Vision: To create a positive impression to build meaningful connections between businesses and customers globally

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Justin Nakaahiki, Managing Director

justinnakaahiki@dmhawaii.com

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Justin is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in advertising, promotions, marketing, and sales. He understands the critical role that integrated marketing strategies play in driving business success. 

 

With a decade of experience in the tourism and travel sector, Justin previously held a director role at a hotel management company. There, he directed branding efforts, customer marketing initiatives, and advertising strategies targeting both consumer and trade audiences. His role involved implementing successful integrated marketing strategies that enhanced revenue across distribution channels for properties within the company’s portfolio, spanning the Hawaiian Islands, continental U.S., and Central America.

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Before his tenure in hospitality, Justin gained valuable experience in account service positions at a Honolulu-based advertising agency. He also excelled in high-volume media sales, large-scale event planning, and managed advertising production and graphic design for a national retailer's Hawaii division. Justin earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Hawaii.

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In his leisure time, Justin enjoys savoring the diverse culinary offerings on Oahu, traveling internationally, and spending time with family on Kauai.

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See more about Justin's journey as a small business owner and working with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA)

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