Posted at 12:45 p.m., Friday, November 4, 2005
BUSINESS BRIEFS
HVCB promotes aloha in New York
Advertiser Staff
The Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau, along with 16 industry partners, will host an exhibit at the 2005 Annual Meeting of the Insurance Conference Planners Association Sunday through Thursday in New York City.Among the special events is a breakfast reception Wednesday co-sponsored by the HCVB, featuring keynote speaker Rudolph Giuliani, former mayor of New York City.
"Hawaii has established a great reputation with this leading business sector and our presence at ICPA will only help to solidify our relationships and generate more business for the state," said Kathy Dever, an HVCB official who specializes in selling meetings to this targeted market.
Fair Wind Cruises launches new catamaran in Kona
Kona-based Fair Wind Cruises has launched a new 55-foot catamaran for snorkeling, scuba, sightseeing, and whale-watching tours.
The Hula Kai, built in Bellingham, Wash., by All American Marine Inc., uses a "foil-assist" technology developed in New Zealand that minimizes boat wake and allows for cruising at higher speeds, a Fair Wind spokesman said. The vessel seats 42 passengers and makes daily trips to various locations along the Kona Coast.
