HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2008

 

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro, Chair

Rep. Marilyn B. Lee, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Karen Leinani Awana

Rep. John Mizuno

Rep. Della Au Belatti

Rep. Bob Nakasone

Rep. Tom Brower

Rep. Karl Rhoads

Rep. Mele Carroll

Rep. Roland D. Sagum, III

Rep. Faye P. Hanohano

Rep. James Kunane Tokioka

Rep. Sharon E. Har

Rep. Colleen Rose Meyer

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu

Rep. Kymberly Marcos Pine

Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay

Rep. Gene Ward, Ph.D.

Rep. Joey Manahan

 

 

NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING

 

DATE:

Friday, February 1, 2008

TIME:

1:30 PM

PLACE:

Conference Room 308

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

 

The Council on Revenues recently reduced its revenue projection for the State of Hawaii from 5.7% to 4.9% in fiscal year 2008, and increased its revenue projection from 3.8% to 4.1% in fiscal year 2009.  In order to gain a better understanding of what is happening in one of the largest components of the economy, the following individuals will provide background information and data for the current and future outlook of the tourism industry in Hawaii:

·         Rex Johnson, President & CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority

·         David Uchiyama, Vice President of Marketing for the Hawaii Tourism Authority

·         John Monahan, President and & CEO of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

·         Joe Davis, General Manager of the Hawaii Convention Center (with SMG)

 

 

 

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee staff at 586-6200 at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements.  Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.

 

For further information, please call the Committee staff at 586-6200.

 

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Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro

Chair