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New GM named for Halekulani

Advertiser Staff

Janis Clapoff, former managing partner of the Simpson House Inn in Santa Barbara, Calif., has been named general manager of the Halekulani hotel.

Clapoff joins the Halekulani Aug. 1 and will succeed Fred Honda, who is retiring from the post he has held at the 455-room property since 2000.

Clapoff has worked nearly three decades in hospitality management and was one of the industry's first female general managers of a major hotel. Her career includes serving as managing director of the San Ysidro Ranch, hotel manager of the Four Seasons Santa Barbara and general manager of the Sheraton Park Avenue in New York City.

Central Pacific gets 'hold' rating

Central Pacific Financial Corp. was rated "hold" in new coverage by analyst Brian Conn at Sandler O'Neill & Partners LP. The 12-month price target is $39 per share, according to Conn.

Central Pacific shares closed down 1 cent at $35.79 yesterday.