Monthly Archives: February 1998

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The $35 Million Dream Comes True

So far this year, it has been one bit of bad news after another–layoffs at Liberty House, Bank of Hawaii and Foodland, the crashing Asian economy, falling hotel occupancies, decreased visitor spending, etc. So, I am more than pleased to … Read More.

Chairman’s Award to Barry Wallace

I am proud to announce that Barry Wallace is this year’s winner of the Chairman’s Award, which highlighted the ceremonies at the Outrigger Prince Kuhio this past week. The following are my remarks to the 150 members of our ‘ohana … Read More.

“Ia Orana” – Aloha from Tahiti

Rob Solomon and I recently completed a trip to Tahiti to get first hand information on the market there, as well as review the progress of our hotel and look at additional potential hotel opportunities. We were invited by Louis … Read More.

Lies, Near Lies and Clinton Economics Pay Attention II

Just a few days ago, Bill Clinton appeared on national TV and wrote a big zero on a chart, proclaiming that his proposed 1999 federal budget will eliminate the deficit and in fact, will produce a surplus that could be … Read More.

“”Ia Orana” – Aloha from Tahiti”

Rob Solomon and I recently completed a trip to Tahiti to get first hand information on the market there, as well as review the progress of our hotel and look at additional potential hotel opportunities. We were invited by Louis … Read More.

Lies, Near Lies and Clinton Economics Pay Attention II

Just a few days ago, Bill Clinton appeared on national TV and wrote a big zero on a chart, proclaiming that his proposed 1999 federal budget will eliminate the deficit and in fact, will produce a surplus that could be … Read More.

Is it a Spade or is it a Shovel? Pay attention to Visitor Data

This week, as I read the preliminary reports about the latest numbers for Hawaii’s Travel & Tourism industry, I found that if you did not pay attention, you might have thought 1997 was a flat, but not that bad of … Read More.