• 2009 Pro Bowl saw increase in visitor spending • Profile Productions Receives 2008 Best of Kauai Award • Kaua‘i Filipino Chamber of Commerce scholarship • Talkin’ Trash! 2009 Pro Bowl saw increase in visitor spending The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority,
• 2009 Pro Bowl saw increase in visitor spending
• Profile Productions Receives 2008 Best of Kauai Award
• Kaua‘i Filipino Chamber of Commerce scholarship
• Talkin’ Trash!
2009 Pro Bowl saw increase in visitor spending
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, the state agency for tourism, has released results of a visitor research survey on the 2009 NFL Pro Bowl held at the Aloha Stadium on Feb. 8. The following is a summary of the findings reported by Market Trends Pacific Research:
• This year, there was an increase in visitor spending and tax collection over 2008. Visitors who came specifically to Hawai‘i to attend the Pro Bowl account for $28.6 million ($28.07 million in 2008) in visitor spending and generated $2.9 million ($2.5 million in 2008) in state taxes.
• The average length of stay for visitors to the Pro Bowl was 9.08 days, up from 8.51 days in 2008.
• 85 percent of visitors at the Pro Bowl made the decision to attend the game prior to arrival to Hawai‘i. Despite a decline from 88 percent in 2008, the results continue to indicate that for a large majority of fans, the Pro Bowl continues to be a planned vacation activity.
• There were 49,958 spectators (49,621 in 2008) at the 2009 Pro Bowl game, of which 24,230 (24,761 in 2008) were visitors. Of the 24,230 visitors, 18,487 (19,834 in 2008) came specifically to Hawai‘i to attend the NFL Pro Bowl, down 6.8 percent from 2008.
• 30 percent of visitors planned a trip to a Neighbor Island while in Hawai‘i, down from 35 percent in 2008.
• The Nielsen national rating for the Pro Bowl was 5.4 in 2009 which represents a decrease from 6.3 in 2008.
For more information visit www.hawaiitourismauthoirty.org
Profile Productions Receives 2008 Best of Kauai Award
Profile Productions has been selected for the 2008 Best of Kaua‘i Award in the Wedding Videography category by the U.S. Local Business Association.
The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.
Kaua‘i Filipino Chamber of Commerce scholarship
The Kaua‘i Filipino Chamber of Commerce will be awarding five $1,000 scholarships for the 2009 school year. Applicants must be a resident of Kaua‘i County and be of Filipino ancestry, be a graduating senior from any public or private high school in Hawai‘i, be in good academic standing, and have been accepted to a four year accredited college or university as a full-time student.
The judging criteria for the scholarship will include scholastic ability (3.0 GPA or above), academic achievements, service to the community, and financial need.
Students at public high schools may pick up applications at the Counselor’s office and call Eugene Jimenez, Chair – Awards & Scholarships at 651-7793 or Oscar Portugal, Executive Director at 651-9139 or filipinochamber@aol.com for further information or questions.
Deadline for applications is March 31.
Talkin’ Trash!
The Sleeping Giant Sotheby’s International Realty crew recently cleaned both sides of Ahukini Road between Kuhio and Kapule Highways as part of their commitment to Kauai’s Adopt-A-Highway program.
