HTA Forms Pro Bowl Committee To Talk With NFL

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Excerpts from a press release Friday (Oct. 5):

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state’s tourism agency, in partnership with the National Football League (NFL), is pleased to announce the designation of a Pro Bowl Committee comprised of Hawai‘i business and community members. The Committee is chaired by Dr. Edison Miyawaki, a local business leader and limited partner of the Cincinnati Bengals. The goal of the Committee is to support the NFL’s continued investment in Hawai‘i by providing unparalleled experiences for residents, visitors, players and their families, NFL representatives and team owners during Pro Bowl Week in 2013. …

“We are pleased to welcome the Pro Bowl back to Hawai‘i in 2013 and look forward to working with the Pro Bowl Committee to enhance overall resident and visitor experiences during the week,” said Mike McCartney, president and CEO of the HTA. “This event has been home to Hawai‘i for more than 30 years and is very special to us. The Pro Bowl and events attract visitors and their spending, provides worldwide exposure for our Hawaiian Islands, creates economic opportunities for local businesses, and generates social, recreational and charitable benefits for residents and especially our youth.”

The 49-member committee includes McCartney, Jim Donovan, Rick Blangiardi, Bruce Coppa, Jim Fulton, Duane Kurisu, Carol Pregill, Tony Takitani, Alan Wong and Roy Yamaguchi.

Photo courtesyThe U.S. Army.

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