How long will Honolulu's APEC-inspired face lift last?

By David Shapiro

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 09, 2011

~~<p>Local leaders tout the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings as a chance for Hawaii to build business relationships, attract regional investment, increase trade and spotlight our state as an innovator in renewable energy.</p>
<p>The visitor industry sees APEC as an opportunity for Hawaii to shed a reputation as a place for frivolous junkets and step up in class as a host of meetings where important work gets done.</p>
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Local leaders tout the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings as a chance for Hawaii to build business relationships, attract regional investment, increase trade and spotlight our state as an innovator in renewable energy.

The visitor industry sees APEC as an opportunity for Hawaii to shed a reputation as a place for frivolous junkets and step up in class as a host of meetings where important work gets done. Login for more...