Post #277723 by dibroc on Tue, Jan 9, 2007 2:19 PM

well said Hip. I asked otto about the Saturday shopping and here is his reply:

"the vending area will be open only to hotel guests on Saturday day and then open to the general public on

Sunday The Tiki Oasis event is really about a community gathering together for an entire weekend and

I've found that staying in the same hotel plays a big part in whether people have a good experience and

feel connected to the event and to each otherIn PS when we had three different hotels and guests were

spread out I got negative feedback that those not staying at the main hotel felt disconnected and left

out To that end I have taken a huge risk this year by guaranting to book the entire Hanalei hotel Preview

shopping is a special privilege to those staying in the hotel I want to give something back to those who

to stay at the hotel am working on other treats to provide for those in the hotel such as goody bags

with limited edition items It is not intended to exclude non-hotel guests but to reward those who have

committed to the full experience I understand that it would not benefit you much to stay at the hotel as

you live nearby. therefore you will be able to buy tickets to the event without staying at the hotel and

still have a good time and partake of room parties and all other activities available to all Tiki Oasis

attendees. Happy New Year! Otto von Stroheimtikioasis.comtikinews.com"