Christopher Kam, a researcher with the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, said the major factor appears to have been "the overall strength of the U.S. economy."

"Everything is optional," said Gail Chew of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, which organized much of the trip.

The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, in one form or another, has been the islands' primary marketing representative to the world for the last century.

The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau won the largest part of the program, an annual contract worth about $15 million to lure tourists from North America.

Call Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, (800) 464-2924.

The agreement also involved marketing rights for the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau whereby the studio would cross-promote the film and the State of Hawaii.

He has also served on the Chaminade University Board of Regents and the board of directors for the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau.

As a wedding gift, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau and the hotel gave the couple a return trip.

An official of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau said that after checking "Oahu" and "all categories," users should enter "millennium" in the box labeled "Title/Description."

A similar petition by the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau was also rejected.