FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BATTLESHIP MISSOURI MEMORIAL PROVIDES CUSTOMONLINE SERVICES AND TOURS FOR CHINESE GUESTSHONOLULU, HI – (April 24, 2017) – The USS Missouri provides an enhanced interactive experience toChinese visitors by offering escorted tours, online services, and social media access in Mandarin. The
Mighty Mo recently hosted nearly 4,000 visitors from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau who took
advantage of the ship’s Mandarin language offerings during their tour of the famed battleship.
“Providing accessible and engaging educational opportunities to our valued guests is a top priority for us,”said Mike Carr, President, and CEO of the Battleship Missouri Memorial. “Our foreign language offeringsand online services help address language barriers so our visitors can have the most impactfulexperience during their visit to the USS Missouri and leave with a true understanding of her story andlegacy.”
Located just a short distance from Honolulu International Airport and Waikiki, the Mighty Mo is a must-visit
attraction on any vacation to Oahu. The retired battleship is a living museum featuring over 75 years ofhistory starting from World War II, the Korean War, to the Liberation of Kuwait.
Tours in Mandarin are available on site to all of our Chinese guests. They may also connect with the USS
Missouri through these online channels:

Weibo: Visitors can access photos, videos, facts, and communicate with Program Directors
aboard the Mighty Mo through one of China’s most popular social media sites.
Sina: Know before you go - explore in-depth historical information, events, and media about theUSS Missouri through this blog before visiting the ship.
WeChat: Find the Mighty Mo on WeChat at USS_Missouri. Access push feeds to subscribers,
and chat with Battleship Missouri Memorial personnel to get instant answers about available
services and updated information.
Facebook: Find the Mighty Mo on this Mandarin translated page to learn historical information
through the page’s News Feed, interact online with other visitors, and share experiences aboard.

Chinese guests are also encouraged to visit www.ussmissouri.org/cn to learn about special promotions,purchase tickets, and to reserve Mandarin language tours.
General admission tickets are $27 per adult and $13 per child (4-12). School group pricing is available.
For reservations, please call the Battleship Missouri at (808) 454-1434 or visit USSMissouri.org. For allgroups, please contact reservations at least 48 hours in advance for confirmation.
Battleship Missouri Memorial
Since opening in January 1999, the Battleship Missouri Memorial has attracted more than 7-million
visitors from around the world with a fascinating tour experience showcasing the USS Missouri’s uniqueplace in history. Located a mere ship’s length from the USS Arizona Memorial, the Mighty Mo completes

a historical visitor experience that begins with the “day of infamy” and sinking of the USS Arizona in Pearl
Harbor on December 7, 1941, and ends with Japan’s formal surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo
Bay on September 2, 1945.
The USS Missouri had an astounding career over five decades and three wars – World War II, theKorean War, and Desert Storm – after which it was decommissioned and donated to the USS Missouri
Memorial Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Association operates the Battleship
Missouri Memorial as a historic attraction and oversees her care and preservation with the support ofvisitors, memberships, grants, and donations.
The Battleship Missouri Memorial is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. General admission, which
includes choice of an optional tour, is $27 per adult and $13 per child (4-12). Military, kama‘aina (localresident) and school group pricing is available. For information or reservations, call (toll-free) 1-877-6444896 or visit USSMissouri.org.
###Media Contact:
Megan Hesselink(808) 539-3430
Megan.Hesselink@AnthologyGroup.com
Jaclyn Hawse(808) 455-1600 ext. 246
JaclynH@ussmissouri.org

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