THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2002

COMMITTEE ON TOURISM AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

Senator Donna Mercado Kim, Chair

Senator J. Kalani English, Vice Chair

Senator Jan Yagi Buen

Senator Lorraine R. Inouye

Senator Cal Kawamoto

Senator David Matsuura

Senator Norman Sakamoto

Senator Sam Slom

NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING

 

DATE:

Thursday, January 31, 2002

TIME:

1:30 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 212

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street
   

A G E N D A

Due to the events of September 11, 2001, the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has been granted $10 million in emergency funds to assist the visitor industry. In order to aid the industry with recovery efforts, the HTA and Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) have come up with specific programs geared to help the struggling visitor industry. The purpose of this briefing is to receive an interim report (regarding upcoming events, ongoing special events/programs such as the Hawaii Value Pass, updated 2002 marketing plan, an update on plans for Pro Bowl 2002, Executive Director Search and Sports Contract update). The following are scheduled to have a representative appear:

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6853.

NO PUBLIC TESTIMONY WILL BE HEARD AT THIS TIME.

 

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Senator Donna Mercado Kim

Chair