Mauna Kea Fairways North classic, named "Lilio Lana I Ka Wai", which translates as "the home of the water lilies.", as two water features sing throughout
King Kamehameha s Kona Beach Hotel has announced the appointment of Michael Quanan to the role of executive chef, where he will be responsible for leading culinary operations for the 455-room, culturally rich hotel. Born and raised on the Island of Hawaii, Chef Quanan brings a new level of cultural expertise and creativity to the menus and culinary programming at Kona Beach Hotel, including at Billfish Poolside Bar & Grill and Honu s on The Beach, as well as leading menu development for the acclaimed Island Breeze Luau and the property s catering department.
After several years of sizzling growth in tourism, Hawai'i's No. 1 industry is cooling off. When the final numbers for 2007 come in this week, analysts say, they will show that tourist arrivals fell for the first time since 2003. The 1-percent-plus expected drop from the previous year stands in stark contrast to the 7-percent-plus growth in arrivals in 2004 and 2005. | eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News