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POSTED: Monday, February 22, 2010

Mobi expands 3G network coverage in Waianae

Mobi PCS has activated a new cell site in Yokohama Bay, enhancing its 3G CDMA network.

The site provides enhanced coverage along the Leeward coast along Farrington Highway, including all recreation and beach areas from Makaha to Kaena Point State Park.

 

Hospitality group wins award for manual

The Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association has won the Gold Adrian Award for its Ola Hawaii Manual.

The manual had an Iwa bird as its central design. The annual Adrian Awards Competition is a large travel marketing competition and is presented by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International.

This year's contest attracted almost 1,100 entries from around the world and was judged by executives from all sectors of the travel industry.

 

Aqua Waikiki Pearl lands 4 new tenants

The Aqua Waikiki Pearl has four new tenants at the 415 Nahua St. property:

» Seastar 8.4.23, a boutique clothing store.

» Veggie Star Natural Foods, a natural foods store.

» Pack & Mail, a one-stop office service location.

» MixMix 411 Outlet, a multibrand designer boutique store.

The four join other tenants like QuickSpa and Legends Sports Pub. Aqua Waikiki Pearl is a 134-room boutique hotel managed by Aqua Hotels & Resorts.

 

Pearlridge minigolf course redesigns Web site

Jungle River Mini Golf has updated its Web site to feature easier navigation and more information.

The page, www.jungleriverminigolf.com, now has tabs for navigation. For example, the “;Party/Group”; tab has information on booking a party or reserving meeting space.

Jungle River Mini Golf is an outdoor, 18-hole golf course at 98-1101 Moanalua Road.

 

Coming up

» Today: Campbell Soup Co., Lowe's Cos. and Nordstrom Inc. release financial results.

» Tomorrow: House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing on the problems with Toyota's gas pedals.

» Wednesday: Commerce Department releases new home sales for January.

» Thursday: Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims.

» Friday: Commerce Department releases fourth-quarter gross domestic product.