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The Big Island Visitors Bureau (BIVB) is pleased to announce the addition of hospitality veteran Paul Horner to its team today as managing director of marketing. In the newly created position, Horner will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and review of all marketing activities.

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The Big Island Visitors Bureau added a little more aloha to Hilo last night, and welcomed the Cohen family of Los Angeles, who flew in on the new nonstop flight between Los Angeles and Hilo on United Airlines.

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Despite erroneous reports and headlines that Kailua Pier was “condemned,” by the U.S. Coast Guard (which does not have the authority to condemn the pier) some boat charters are operating.

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George Applegate, Executive Director for the Big Island Visitors Bureau, announced the organization has appointed Waynette Kwon as BIVB’s new Director of Sales, effective immediately. Kwon, who most recently served as Director of the Lāna’i Visitors Bureau since 2002, will be based in BIVB’s Waimea office and will travel frequently, promoting the appeal of Hawai’i […]

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Harry Kim awarded annual Hoomaikai Award by Big Island Visitors Bureau; vows to continue promoting peace, harmony and aloha.

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KARIN STANTON/Hawaii247.com Contributing Editor The county faces a tough couple of years, Mayor Billy Kenoi said Friday, but with a little cooperation and collaboration the future doesn’t have to be gloomy. Kenoi, the keynote speaker at the Big Island Visitors Bureau annual luncheon at The Fairmont Orchid, said the focus of his administration will be […]

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